"The place still continues under the sway of some witching power that holds a spell over the minds of the good people, causing them to walk in a continual reverie. They are given to all kinds of marvelous beliefs, are subject to trances and visions, and frequently see strange sights, and hear music and voices in the air."
The surge in short-term rentals is altering the landscape of quiet neighborhoods, causing disruptions and raising concerns among long-term residents. Local governments, such as the town of Wells, ME, are grappling with the challenge of balancing the economic benefits of tourism with preserving the character and tranquility of residential areas affected by STRs. Maine's approach to regulating STRs primarily occurs at the local level, with varying requirements such as annual permits, adherence to safety standards, and zoning restrictions in different municipalities.
Three sources have confirmed to Guardian Australia that two officers have been killed and another wounded in the shooting at Porepunkah. None were authorised to comment on the incident and only one had been directly briefed on the incident by police. Victoria police has declined to comment on the active incident until it is operationally safe to do so.
The ambulance service on Ibiza is at risk of collapse due to frequent callouts to clubbers suffering bad experiences with recreational drugs, accounting for one third of emergency calls.
Mayo County Council official Tom Gilligan faced backlash for a proposal to boycott holiday-home owners, as community members express concern about the impact on local housing.
In addition to damaging properties, wildfire can also cut off access to utilities, emergency services, impact evacuation routes, and may impact the overall economic well-being of an area.
