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Thick haze disrupts flights on Indonesia's Borneo island

PONTIANAK, Indonesia (AP) — Thick smoke from forest fires has disrupted airline flights for several days in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province as an intensifying El Niño weather pattern and a prolonged dry season worsen the impact of blazes. Since Friday, a thick white and yellowish haze has blanketed the city of Pontianak, reducing visibility to less than 1 kilometer (0.62 miles). Poor air quality and limited visibility have also hampered firefighting efforts, carried out with equipment from Japan that arrived on Thursday. Across Indonesia, seasonal forest fires are beginning ...

Electric mobility brings Africa's energy transition into the wild

MAASAI MARA, Kenya (AP) — Joshua Kijape eases his motorcycle through the tall grass, listening for movement in the bush. There is no engine rumble, no exhaust and little warning for anything ahead. That is exactly how the Mara-Siana ranger, attached to Entumoto Safari Camp in Kenya's ...

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Fall programs invite Juniata River Valley residents outdoors

LEWISTOWN — The Juniata River Valley is heading into a stretch of fall programs that encourage folks to get outside, learn something new and enjoy the changing season. With two hands-on events at Whipple Dam State Park, located in Petersburg, Huntingdon County, the coming weeks offer chances to explore fungi, try fly fishing and spend time in the woods as the leaves begin to turn. The first event arrives in early October with a workshop designed specifically for women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing. The “Women’s Intro to Fly Fishing” program will be held on ...

Milroy Lions Club looks to refill coffers as benefit dinners return

MILROY — The Milroy Lions Club is starting its spaghetti dinners back up for the season, bringing the community together for a meal that has become one of the club’s most dependable ways to support local needs. The next benefit dinner is scheduled for Thursday, with proceeds benefiting the club itself after a year marked by significant charitable giving. The dinner will run from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of White Memorial Church, located at 68 S. Main St. in Milroy. While the Lions often direct the money raised toward families with medical crises, youth programs and ...