The Sunshine Times

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The Sunshine Times is the official newspaper of Rowan's Circle. It regularly publishes inspiring articles that highlight the positive things happening in the world. Today, lots of media and news coverage only focus on the negative; thus, The Sunshine Times serves as a tunnel of hope and light in a world tainted with darkness. We hope these articles can bring a smile to your face and motivate you to stay strong and keep going!

"Jimothy" becomes Fan Favorite Raccon

Author: Joanna Hurlich

Written 07.29.2026

Preview: "Once an unusual sighting, now a viral figure: Jimothy, a raccoon with a shortened neck due to a congenital spine deformity, first debuted in Seattle, Washington. Kiana Hall, who recorded the abnormality, has quickly received millions of views after posting the video on July 14. She states that she and her husband, Well Hall, decided on the name “Jimothy,” as they believed it was an “obvious choice.”

In Women's History: Amelia Earhart starts her Solo and Nonstop Trip from Coast to Coast

Author: Joanna Hurlich

Written: 08.24.2026

Preview: "Amelia Earhart, born July 24, 1897, is one of the most famous and influential American pilots. She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and across the United States. However, before this groundbreaking recognition, Earhart was a nurse for injured soldiers during WWI and then a social worker at the Denison House in Massachusetts."

Dolly Parton's Impact On Young Women Through Her Music

Author: Anna Holloway

Preview: "Many people know the country music star Dolly Parton, but few people understand the impact that her sparkly persona and music has on women through many generations. While her music shot her to stardom, her influence on women was multifaceted and went beyond her singing and songwriting."