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A rare group of endangered southern resident killer whales was spotted off Oregon’s central coast Monday, March 24, about three miles offshore near Cape Foulweather, just north of Depoe Bay. Observers aboard the Samson, a charter vessel operated by Dockside Charters, reported seeing about 10 whales. Whale watcher Cathy Sharp captured photos of the sighting, which were later analyzed by researcher Josh McInnes of California State University, Monterey Bay. McInnes identified the whales as members

In Parliament, I acknowledged the Far North Coast Baseball Under 16 Timberjacks who won the NSW Country Baseball tournament earlier this year. They have had a challenging year due to the floods. Congratulations to the Timberjack coaches and the following players: Alex Poole Connor McCarthy Dash Fagan Hamish Weekes Harry Morgan-Spooner Joe Parsons Kieran Weekes Lachlan O’Sullivan Matthew Keys Nate Boxsell Riley Cooper Sam Cottee Sam Davies | Kevin Hogan MP

When the USS Constitution was launched in 1797, the United States was fragile and exposed. The young republic had just six frigates to defend its trade against European navies and Mediterranean pirates. Survival demanded ingenuity. Boston shipbuilders delivered it. Constitution’s hull was built from Southern live oak, a hardwood so dense it can sink in water. The planks were massive—up to 21 inches thick—with an interlocking grain that absorbed impact rather than splintering. It was not armor. I