Author: TownNews Staff - Amanda Keim-Morrison

Good News Headlines 2/16/2026

The editors of "The Nation" magazine are in the process of formally nominating the city of Minneapolis and its people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”

As Hard As It Is To Hear, Parents Need to Know

We are long past making sure no one’s feelings get hurt when it comes to really digging into what is happening to our children. We have important work to do — work that can only be done by grown-ups willing to take full responsibility for what they are bringing to the table.

EarthTalk®: What Is “Shrimp Fraud?”

Consumers can fight shrimp fraud by making informed purchases and choosing trusted sources like certified sustainable fisheries. Support stronger labeling laws and traceability programs.

When Enough Is An Act Of Quiet Rebellion

We’re trained to distrust enough, to see it as settling, complacency, or as the enemy of ambition. But for most of human history, enough wasn’t a failure state: it was a goal. Enough meant survival with dignity, security without hoarding.

Good News Headlines 2/9/2026

In a 2025 mini baby boom reported by the Ministry of Statistics, childbirths and marriages are up, and divorces are down in the world’s least fertile country. It’s believed that economic assistance for childcare has helped incentivize couples desiring children but who were wary of the economic burden in the high-cost country.

Cats, Dogs And Horses All Have Chakras

The eighth chakra for animals is their ecosystem, their morphic resonance, their own field of energy connected to the bigger field. In many ways, the eighth chakra represents the home of instinct that we humans have dulled.

Good News Headlines 2/3/2026

It's official: New York City is leading the world away from fossil fuels, being the first large U.S. city to adopt a comprehensive, city-wide mandate requiring most new construction to avoid fossil fuels and rely entirely on electric systems.

February 2026 Daily Astrology

February 1: February begins with a dynamic celestial exclamation point. The full Snow Moon in Leo reigns supreme. The swollen Moon inflames passions. Lions roar. Enthusiasm is irrepressible. Ardent feelings manifest in relationships with partners, colleagues, strangers and social commentary.…

Good News Headlines 1/26/2026

The world’s first global treaty to protect ocean life in international waters enters into force on 17 January 2026, bringing into effect legally-binding rules for the sustainable use and management of marine resources in the high seas.

Beware The Pull Of The Past

Often, we dismiss our own early traumas as insignificant because we think that others had it so much worse. You need not measure your trauma against the trauma of others. Your experience, and the unfortunate imprinting that has remained ever since, is valid and worthy of your love and attention.

Good News Headlines 1/19/2026

A flat-headed cat in Thailand, a rare Javan leopard, a colossal squid filmed in its deep-sea home. Once in a while, an animal shows up where it’s least expected, including places from where it was thought to have gone extinct. Here's seven hopeful wildlife sightings that researchers celebrated In 2025.

Awkward Awakening: Finding Your Way Home

Something extraordinary is happening across the planet — sometimes quietly and subtly, and sometimes not so quiet or subtle. People are waking up. Not in the poetic sense, not in the motivational‑poster sense, but in a deeply personal and, at times, disorienting way.

Urban Wildlife Is All Around Us, Though Often Hidden

Urban life for many species is not a choice but a necessity. The uninhabited space they had for millions of years has vanished.  For them, living near people is based on survival and the drive to find food.  As their habitat becomes more fragmented through development, their food sources vanish. 

Good News Headlines 1/12/2026

A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after two of its members were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle, highlighting Buddhism’s long tradition of activism for peace.

Good News Headlines 1/5/2026

Record numbers of sightings of one of the world’s most intelligent invertebrates over the summer have led the Wildlife Trusts to declare 2025 “the year of the octopus” in its annual review of Britain’s seas.

Good News Headlines 12/29/2025

After a 137-year struggle, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition from the U.S. government. Members of the Native American tribe shed tears as it reached the historic milestone.

“The Only Home We’ve Ever Known”

There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.

Good News Headlines 12/22/2025

North America's 'largest wildlife overpass' is finally complete, thanks to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The six-lane highway is a crucial crossing point for countless elk, pronghorn, mule deer, mountain lions, and black bears, and is expected to reduce wildlife-vehicle crashes by 90%.

A Five-Elements Pathway To Freedom

When we’re stuck, the instinct is often to push harder or search for what’s wrong with us. But what if stuck-ness isn’t a personal failure or something to be fixed? Explore the five elements as a compassionate pathway to release stuck-ness and reconnect with natural awareness.

Good News Headlines 12/15/2025

The city of San Francisco filed a lawsuit against some of the nation's top food manufacturers on Tuesday, arguing that ultraprocessed food from the likes of Coca-Cola and Nestle are responsible for a public health crisis.