Lavender’s Landing Boat Ramp, located at 7290 Barrancas Ave., N. W., in Bokeelia, will reopen earlier than anticipated. The ramp will be open to the public starting at 7 a. m., Friday, Nov. 21. The reopening comes ahead of schedule as crews have reached a point in the ongoing parking and renovation project that allows safe public access. Work will continue in phases while maintaining access to the ramp whenever possible. Parking at Lavender’s Landing is $10 daily. The Lee County Parks & Recreation Annual Parking Pass is valid at this location. For more information about parking, visit www. leegov. com/parking. The project includes expanding parking capacity, improving lighting and renovating the first floor of the on-site office building. Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2026, weather permitting. For additional boat ramp locations and updates on this project, visit www. leeparks. org/boats. For more information about Lee County Parks & Recreation locations, volunteer opportunities, amenities or special events, visit www. leeparks. org, call 239-533-7275, or email leeparks@leegov. com. Residents and visitors can also explore more than 30 locations and earn rewards through Parks, Points & Perks, a free digital pass program available through May 2026. Learn more at www. visitfortmyers. com/ParksPass. To receive updates from Lee County Government, sign up for the newsletter at www. leegov. com/resources/newsletters. at www. facebook. com/leecountyflbocc.
https://www.pineisland-eagle.com/news/community-news/2025/11/lavenders-landing-boat-ramp-in-bokeelia-to-reopen-earlier-than-expected/
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‘3I/ATLAS is a comet’: NASA finally releases new 3I/ATLAS images and addresses alien rumors
NASA has finally released a cache of previously unseen images of comet 3I/ATLAS, as the space agency stresses that the interstellar visitor is a natural object. Comet 3I/ATLAS has become a celestial celebrity since its discovery in July, in part because of endless speculation that it could be an alien spacecraft. While most astronomers are confident that the interstellar visitor is a natural comet from an unknown star system, NASA has been silent on the comet in recent weeks due to the U. S. government shutdown. The shutdown, which ran from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, coincided with comet 3I/ATLAS flying behind the far side of the sun, reaching its closest point to the sun (perihelion) on Oct. 29 and entering its most active phase. NASA’s delay in releasing the new images during this period fueled conspiracy theories, with some speculating that the government agency had something to hide. When NASA hosted a Wednesday (Nov. 19) stream to present the highly anticipated images, it came out swinging. Soon after the conference began, NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya said he wanted to address what he described as “the rumors. This object is a comet,” Kshatriya said. “It looks and behaves like a comet. and all evidence points to it being a comet. But this one came from outside the solar system, which makes it fascinating, exciting and scientifically very important.” The comet’s natural origins shouldn’t detract from 3I/ATLAS’s story. This object is only the third interstellar comet ever recorded, potentially the oldest comet ever seen and the most massive of its kind, so there are plenty of non-alien reasons for it to be of interest to humanity. The new images were taken using a variety of different instruments, with the closest shots coming from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. This spacecraft has been orbiting Mars since 2006, searching for signs of water on the Red Planet with its onboard High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE). The imager snapped comet 3I/ATLAS as it zoomed past Mars in early October. The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) orbiter also captured ultraviolet images of comet 3I/ATLAS that will help researchers better understand the comet’s makeup, according to NASA. Elsewhere, sun-monitoring instruments like NASA’s Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) and the asteroid-chasing Psyche and Lucy spacecraft caught additional new glimpses of comet 3I/ATLAS. The space agency noted that these observations will provide details on the comet’s tail. However, the images have only just been processed and are only now being studied, so findings from them thus far are limited. The interstellar interloper originated somewhere beyond our solar system. Researchers don’t know which star system it came from, but it could be billions of years old potentially more than 3 billion years older than our sun. While the comet’s age has yet to be confirmed, Tom Statler, lead scientist for solar system small bodies at NASA’s Planetary Science Division, said that because the comet is zooming along three times faster than the average rate at which stars in our cosmic neighborhood orbit the Milky Way’s center, it has likely been in interstellar space for a very long time. “We can’t say this for sure, but the likelihood is it came from a solar system older than our own solar system,” Statler said during the stream. “Which gives me goosebumps to think about frankly, because that means that 3I/ATLAS is not just a window into another solar system; it’s a window into the deep past, and so deep in the past that it predates even the formation of our Earth and our sun.”.
https://www.livescience.com/space/comets/3i-atlas-is-a-comet-nasa-finally-releases-new-3i-atlas-images-and-addresses-alien-rumors
National forests Christmas tree permits now available
EASTERN OREGON Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase at the offices of the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman and Malheur national forests, several businesses in Northeastern Oregon and online. To purchase a Christmas tree permit online, visit Recreation. gov and search for permits for the specific national forest. The Forest Service advised it is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors also will need to set up or log in to a Recreation. gov account to complete the transaction. Permits are $5 per tree. Visitors may purchase up to five permits for trees on the Wallowa-Whitman and Malheur national forests, but the Umatilla National Forest allows only one purchase. There also is $2. 50 fee for permits purchased through Recreation. gov. For purchases in person, visit any national forest office or one of the local vendors for 2025 Christmas Tree Permits: Ace Hardwares in Boardman and Hermiston. Athena Convenience Store, Athena. Bi-Marts in Baker City, La Grande and Pendleton. Burnt River Market in Unity. D&B Supply in Baker City. Dale Store, Dale. Dollar Stretcher in Enterprise. Elgin Food Town, Elgin. The Gold Post in Sumpter. Halfway Market in Halfway. Hells Canyon NRA in Clarkston, Washington. Heppner Mobil, Heppner. Hitchin’ Post Grocery in Richland. Hometown Hardware in Union. Island City Market & Deli in Island City. J&D’s Food Mart, Pilot Rock. Rhode’s Supply, Ukiah. Smitty’s Outpost, Hermiston. Sports Corral in Joseph. Tollgate Crossing Store, Tollgate. Wallowa Food City in Wallowa. York’s in Baker City. Wallowa Food City in Wallowa. Zip Zone 2, Milton-Freewater. Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit and can apply by entering the pass or voucher number when purchasing a permit online. There is $2. 50 reservation fee. Cutting a Christmas tree also improves forest health, according to the Forest Service. The permit system helps thin densely populated stands of small-diameter trees. Local forest health experts identify areas that benefit from thinning trees that tend to be the perfect size for Christmas trees. Removing these trees in designated areas helps other trees grow larger and can open areas that provide forage for wildlife.
https://bluemountaineagle.com/2025/11/20/national-forests-christmas-tree-permits-now-available/
The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high
(CNN) A long-awaited jobs report offered a mixed picture of the US labor market. The economy added 119, 000 jobs in September, an unexpected rebound for the labor market but it comes as the overall economy shows signs of slowing. Economists were expecting 50, 000 jobs to have been added and an unemployment rate that remained at 4. 3%, according to FactSet. Delayed for seven weeks due to the government shutdown, the latest snapshot of America’s job market showed that unemployment rose in September to the highest level in nearly four years. In addition, August’s tepid job gains of 22, 000 were revised to a job loss of 4, 000 jobs and July was revised down by 7, 000 jobs, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday. The health care and social assistance sector continued to drive overall employment growth. Those sectors added an estimated 57, 100 jobs in September, accounting for nearly half of the overall gains. Leisure and hospital contributed 47, 000 jobs during a month with unseasonably warm weather. Jobs were lost in sectors such as transportation and warehousing (-25, 300), temporary help services (-15, 900) and manufacturing (-6, 000). Although the September employment data has been on the shelf since early October, it provides a critical snapshot of the labor market at a time when tariffs, stubborn inflation and elevated interest rates continue to slow the US economy. Plus, Thursday’s report might very well be the last clean jobs report for a couple of months, since the shutdown mucked up the finely tuned process of data collection and analysis during October and part of November. The BLS on Wednesday announced that there will not be a separate October jobs report published but instead some of that data will be included in the November report scheduled for December 16. Despite the stronger-than-expected September gains bolstered in part by warm weather that supported strong leisure and hospitality employment this year is still on pace for the weakest employment growth since the pandemic and, before that, the Great Financial Crisis. This story is developing and will be updated. The-CNN-Wire™ & ©.
https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/the-us-economy-added-119000-jobs-in-september-but-unemployment-rose-to-a-nearly-four-year-high/
Avalanche (AVAX) Price Prediction: Oversold Levels Strengthen Case for AVAX Rebound Towards $20+
AVAX crypto is slipping back into the same deep-value zone where past market cycles quietly reset before major rallies. With price pressing into long-term support and selling momentum fading, participants are watching closely to see if this is another early-stage bottom forming beneath the surface. AVAX Crypto Back to Lower Levels The latest data from Brave New Coin shows AVAX hovering around $14, retesting a region that historically acted as a long-term reset zone throughout late-2022 and mid-2023. Price has slowly bled into this level over the past three months, mirroring the prior accumulation structures that preceded major expansions in previous cycles. The multi-month downtrend is still intact, but AVAX is now getting closer to levels that can be exhausting for sellers to break below. Avalanche’s current price is $14. 26, down 1. 98% in the last 24 hours. If AVAX can stabilize here and prevent a weekly close below $11-$10, a slow grind back towards the mid-range at $18-$20 becomes the logical first step. Accumulation Structure Strengthens Around the $11-$15 Zone The accumulation narrative becomes clearer through Crypto Patel’s chart, where AVAX sits firmly inside the final accumulation zone between $11 and $15. This area aligns with the 0. 786 Fibonacci retracement, the wedge floor, and a four-year macro support, a rare cluster of technical confluence. Patel highlights how AVAX is already down more than 90% from its 2021 ATH, a drawdown historically seen only at major cycle lows. AVAX is now sitting inside its final accumulation zone near $11-$15, a deep-value region historically linked to major cycle reversals. These structures tend to produce powerful breakouts when sellers lose control, especially when combined with deep Fibonacci retracements. If AVAX confirms a breakout the roadmap remains similar: $43 as the first key reclaim level $85 aligned with previous distribution $145 at the mid-cycle range $302 as the full structural extension While these are long-term targets, the strong cluster of support in the $15-$11 band keeps the bullish accumulation argument alive. Momentum Indicators Hitting the Lowest Levels Neothon’s chart shows a monthly RSI reading at its lowest point in AVAX’s entire trading history. These low conditions of this magnitude rarely appear, and when they do, they typically coincide with multi-quarter bottoms. The RSI flattening near the lower band is another early sign that selling pressure has reached exhaustion. AVAX’s monthly RSI has hit its lowest level. A reclaim of the 45-50 RSI zone would add weight to a more sustainable recovery phase. AVAX Price Prediction: Pattern Hints at a Break Above $55. 80 Bitcoinsensus highlights a clean weekly falling wedge, one of the strongest bullish reversal pattern in classical charting. Price has tapped the wedge support once again, respecting the structure that has held for nearly two years. Each interaction with the lower boundary has produced relief rallies, and the pattern is tightening, a common precursor to a breakout. AVAX continues to respect its multi-year falling wedge, with tightening price action hinting at a potential breakout toward $55. 80. The breakout target sits near $55. 80, matching the wedge’s measured move. For confirmation, AVAX crypto needs to reclaim the first major supply band around $22 to $25. If momentum aligns with the broader market recovery, the move towards $40+ becomes more realistic before attacking the wedge resistance. Final Thoughts AVAX crypto continues to hover around levels that historically marked deep-value buying opportunities. The alignment of long-term support, oversold indicators, multi-year Fibonacci zones, and wedge structures strengthens the case that the token is in a late-stage accumulation phase. While confirmation is still needed, the downside appears limited compared to the potential long-term upside. If the broader crypto market stabilizes, AVAX may finally begin transitioning from slow bleed to recovery phase, with $18, $22, and $43 becoming the first checkpoints on its path back towards macro resistance levels.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/avalanche-avax-price-prediction-oversold-levels-strengthen-case-for-avax-rebound-towards-20/
Grand Targhee postpones opening day: ‘Stay tuned’
ALTA, Wyo. Grand Targhee Resort has delayed its opening day, which was scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, due to the recent lack of precipitation. “We are still largely reliant on Mother Nature to open up the resort,” Targhee posted to social media on Wednesday evening. “We are going to delay the opening until it is cold enough to blow snow or we get enough precipitation to open up the resort safely. Please stay tuned to our social media and the Mountain Report page on our website for further updates.” Something similar happened in 2021, and in 2019. “Start doing your best snow dance,” Targhee advised in 2021. November has brought mild weather to the valley thus far. Buckrail Meteorologist Alan Smith weighed in on the situation on Targhee’s Mountain Report website: “November has been unseasonably warm with temperatures running 8-10°F above average through the first 16 days of the month,” Smith wrote. “This warmth combined with minimal natural snowfall since October has prevented an early season snowpack from building as is typical at this time of year.”.
https://buckrail.com/grand-targhee-postpones-opening-day-stay-tuned/
Two Bridges in Talks With Knox County for Inmates Transfer
Knox County inmates may soon be transferred to Wiscasset as Two Bridges Regional Jail works on a one-year agreement with the neighboring county. The contract, which outlines the transfer of Knox County’s long-term inmates, has not yet been signed, said Correctional Administrator Col. James Bailey on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The pending contract follows gridlock in Knox County, where the budget advisory committee lacks the membership to take action on the 2026 county budget and consequently can’t adequately fund the county’s jail, the Midcoast Villager reported. Despite pushback from Knox County jail employees, Knox County Commissioners voted to enter a contract with Two Bridges on Monday, Nov. 10, according to the Midcoast Villager. “I know it’s not what everyone wants,” Knox County Commissioner Morgan Hynd said at the meeting. During its Wednesday, Nov. 12 meeting, the Lincoln and Sagadahoc Multicounty Jail Authority voted to authorize Bailey to broach an agreement with Knox County officials. Though the agreement and its details cannot be fully released yet, “Knox County will have a financial obligation,” Bailey said. He expects the agreement to be signed in the coming days. To accommodate the added capacity, the jail authority also authorized Bailey to hire up to 10 new employees. During Knox County’s Nov. 10 meeting, Bailey said he would offer “lateral transfers” to any Knox County jail employees interested in moving to Two Bridges. Unrelated to the Knox County contract, Waldo County will soon stop transferring inmates to Two Bridges, County Administrator Carrie Kipfer said during the commissioner’s Tuesday, Nov. 18 meeting. The Waldo County contract expires at the end of December. The one-year agreement may not be the end of collaborative efforts, as Bailey said Knox County may join Two Bridge’s multicounty jail authority in the future, but there’s no definitive timeline. Knox County Board of Commissioners Chair Ed Glaser and County Administrator Amber Christie did not respond to requests for comment.
https://lcnme.com/currentnews/two-bridges-in-talks-with-knox-county-for-inmates-transfer/
Thousands watched this ship leave Philadelphia. It is about to get a surprising second life.
Officials in Florida have pinpointed where they will sink a famous ocean liner that spent nearly three decades docked in Philadelphia. Okaloosa County officials announced Tuesday that the historic liner will be scuttled off the Gulf Coast early next year, creating the world’s largest artificial reef. After being towed south earlier this year, the SS United States now awaits its final voyage. For years, the ship was the subject of repeated failed restoration efforts while docked indefinitely at the Camden Waterfront. With a court order pressuring stewards to relocate the ship, it was sold to the Florida county and later taken to Mobile, Alabama. The ocean liner’s February departure created a spectacle, luring thousands to the shores of the Delaware River to watch the ship pass by. A sinking date was not announced in Okaloosa County’s latest update on the project. Originally, officials expected to scuttle the ocean liner by the end of the year. County officials said it will be sunk about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin East Pass and 32 nautical miles southeast of Pensacola Pass. The SS United States remains docked in Alabama as workers prepare it for deployment. Okaloosa County purchased the ship last year for about $1 million, part of a roughly $10 million project. The project includes $1. 5 million in contributions from Pensacola tourism officials and Florida’s chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). Visit Pensacola, a marketing organization for Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, is contributing $1 million, while the CCA provides the remaining $500,000, Okaloosa officials said. “This collaboration will foster amazing adventures for generations of visitors and create a tourism economy that will benefit the state and the entire Northwest Florida region,” Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon said in a statement. “The contributions will be used for the deployment of the SS United States as an artificial reef, with a portion being used for a multi-year marketing campaign to promote the SS United States as a worldwide premier diving destination,” he added.
https://www.nj.com/news/2025/11/thousands-watched-this-ship-leave-philadelphia-it-is-about-to-get-a-surprising-second-life.html
M5 Vision Pro goes on sale in two more countries as gradual global rollout continues
Like its predecessor, the M5 Vision Pro is currently only available in a limited number of countries. Apple just added two more to the roster as it opened pre-orders in Korea and Taiwan. Potential customers in both countries can also book Apple Store appointments from today for a personalized trial of the spatial computer . M5 Vision Pro Apple announced the updated model just over a month ago alongside a new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, each with the same M5 chip. Additionally, the new model comes with a dual-knit band for a more comfortable fit. Upgraded to the M5 chip, Apple Vision Pro offers leapfrog performance, improved display rendering, faster AI-driven workflow, and longer battery life. The soft and cushioned dual knit band provides a more comfortable fit, and visionOS 26 provides an innovative spatial experience including widgets, new Persona, spatial scenes that embodidate amazing depth in photos and Safari, and the interactive environment ‘Juiter’. It went on sale in nine countries initially, with the company saying at the time that China and Singapore would follow. In our review, Chance Miller said that the dual-knit band was actually the most important change to the headset. Making it more comfortable to wear for longer periods as well as significantly easier to adjust. However, the M5 chip does also improve performance. It also increases battery life. In my five days with the Vision Pro (M5), I’ve had significantly more consistent performance across various workflows. In situations where the M2 Vision Pro would start to lag and stutter, the M5 Vision Pro keeps up. The fans still kick in, but overall performance is more sustainable and consistent, even as my windows began to pile up. The M5 chip is also how Apple is able to eke out more battery life from Vision Pro. It now touts up to two and a half hours of general use, and up to three hours of video playback. This is up from two hours of general use and two and a half hours of video playback. Pre-orders open in Korea and Taiwan Apple today announced that pre-orders for the M5 Vision Pro have opened in Korea and Taiwan, with delivery from Friday, November 28. This takes the total number of countries where Vision Pro is available to 13: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, the UAE, UK, and US. Highlighted accessories Official Apple Store on Amazon Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter for iPhone 17 Official Apple iPhone Air cases and bumpers iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Official iPhone Air case Official iPhone 17 cases Official iPhone 17 Pro cases and Pro Max cases Photo: Apple.
https://9to5mac.com/2025/11/20/m5-vision-pro-goes-on-sale-in-two-more-countries-as-gradual-global-rollout-continues/
Epstein Records Set for Unsealing as Democrats Push Last-Minute Conspiracy Claims [WATCH]
Both chambers of Congress have approved legislation to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and New York financier who died in federal custody. The House passed the measure 427-1, and the Senate approved it unanimously. President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he supports full disclosure. The bill grants Attorney General Pam Bondi authority to redact or withhold information that could endanger national security or interfere with ongoing federal investigations. The scope of the files and the high-profile individuals associated with Epstein have been central to the debate surrounding the release. This Could Be the Most Important Video Gun Owners Watch All Year Lawmakers have noted that a process is required to prevent defamation, and that being named in the files does not indicate involvement in criminal activity. The issue has been a point of political focus since the investigation into Epstein gained renewed attention. Some Democrats have circulated allegations that federal agents removed Trump’s name from the documents prior to their release. The claims were made as debate continued over the expected scope of disclosure and the individuals likely to be referenced in the material. The release of the files is expected to include information involving multiple public figures. Lawmakers have pointed to previous incidents involving communications connected to Epstein. Del. Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands exchanged text messages with Epstein in 2019 during a hearing with former Trump attorney Michael Cohen. During that hearing, Epstein sent her suggested questions. Plaskett had previously supported tax benefits that affected Epstein’s operations in the Virgin Islands. The order to release the files follows years of congressional interest in records associated with Epstein, whose criminal case involved charges of sex trafficking. The newly approved legislation sets out the process for handling the documents and outlines the attorney general’s authority regarding redactions and national security concerns.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/11/epstein-records-set-for-unsealing-as-democrats-push-last-minute-conspiracy-claims-watch/