Photo of the Day: Fishing Heron
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Pet of the Week: Puka
The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call (808) 877-3680, ext. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit MauiHumaneSociety.org.
Barry Wurst: ‘Digger’ is flawed, often brilliant and over-the-top
Alejandro Iñárritu’s “Digger” is a flawed film, with a near fatal, spell-it-all-out speech late in the second act. Yet, it has far more to recommend it, particularly for adventurous filmgoers who don’t want to see the same old thing at the multiplex. Cruise stars as Digger ...
Photo of the Day: Strong Monkeypod Arms
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Aunties Beach Day set for Oct. 17
Aunties Beach Day will offer a morning of windsurfing and ocean and beach activities from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 17 at Hawaiian Canoe Club at Kahului Harbor. Hosted by the Kelea Foundation, Aunties Beach Day is open to aunties of all swimming abilities and levels of ocean experience. ...
Sierra Club Maui recognizes individuals
During its 50th anniversary celebration, Sierra Club Maui is recognizing individuals in the community who have made significant contributions to help the environment. They include: • Moananuiakea Award — Sol Kaho’ohalahala and Ekolu Lindsey for their global efforts to educate about the threats of deep-sea mining. • Onipa’a Awards — Shay Chan-Hodges and Ian Chan-Hodges for their longtime advocacy for environmental and economic justice; and Kekai Keahi, Kapali Keahi and Archie Kalepa for their leadership to restore stream flows and kalo growing in Maui Komohana. • Ola ...