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Soothing noises of nature can amplify well-being RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Doris Koop, executive director of the Vision Impaired Resource Network, enjoys the smell of pine trees and the natural sounds in Vimy Ridge Park during her lunch hour recently. Research in a growing scientific field called ecotherapy has shown a strong correlation between time spent in nature and reduced anxiety and depression. It’s no secret that being in nature is good for you. Walking in a park boosts your well-being, sunlight can put an extra spring in your step and being near water can be ever-so-cal...

Another Otsego County Owl Flies Into New Yorkers Hearts AMR Cooperstown An ambulance accidentally struck an owl as the crew was transporting a patient at the time.  Here's Paramedic Cassandra Patrick account of what happened via the "Hey, figured I’d share a very happy moment for me it’s not every day you get to save a life, let alone an animal’s life! While my partner was driving, he had an owl hit the grill of our ambulance. We didn’t think anything of it as it was a small animal and wouldn’t likely cause much of any damage. After dropping off our patient, we went out to check ...