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Peanut shop keeps old-school charm alive in Suffolk

May 11, 2026

The Planters Peanut Center in downtown Suffolk feels like a living snapshot of 1960s American shopping. The air smells strongly of freshly roasted peanuts, and the walls are covered in vintage signs and photos of Planters products from decades ago. Many visitors grew up nearby and still remember thi

business

Making Bangor Better: How a New YMCA Hub Could Change the Region

May 11, 2026

Downtown Bangor is getting a big upgrade with a $57. 8 million project to build a fresh YMCA center. Older buildings can’t always keep up with modern needs, so replacing the current 45, 000-square-foot space with a newer 82, 000-square-foot building makes sense. This isn’t just about bigger rooms—it

entertainment

Star‑Studded Showdown at the Lakers vs. Thunder Game 3

May 10, 2026

The third game of the Western Conference semifinals turned downtown Los Angeles into a celebrity hotspot, with movie stars, music producers, and sports legends filling the arena. Leonardo DiCaprio sat on the baseline beside the Thunder bench, joined by actor Lukas Haas. Nearby, Don Johnson and No

entertainment

Arts events in Arkansas you might actually care about this month

May 10, 2026

This weekend, you could drop forty bucks on a jazz show that’s really a fundraiser for a disease most people mix up with lupus. The headliner, a sax player named Merlon Devine, will blow notes for two hours starting at four o’clock in a converted space downtown. Doors open half an hour early, but do

politics

City Cuts Permitting Rules to Boost New Music Spots

May 9, 2026

Reno’s planning board decided on Thursday to try a new rule that makes it easier for fresh music venues to open in downtown and Midtown. The plan removes the need for a conditional‑use permit when a new business wants to host indoor live shows after 11 p. m. The city still requires permits for outdo

business

Eau Claire’s New Restaurant Dream Seeks State Cash Boost

May 9, 2026

The city of Eau Claire wants to help a new steakhouse called Condesa get started in a long‑empty spot on Haymarket Landing. The 7, 700‑square‑foot building was bought by Foxconn in 2018 but never opened. Now, JP Nunez plans to turn it into a Latin‑inspired eatery that can seat 200 guests. Nunez s

lifestyle

A fresh spot in Searsport: sandwiches by day, drinks by night

May 9, 2026

After months of searching, one woman turned a closed café into a space that feels both classic and modern. The converted Coastal Cafe now hosts Scullery Made, a place where giant sandwiches rule the morning and cocktails take over after four. The owner, who grew up in restaurants, chose Searsport fo

politics

Relocating Dallas City Hall: A Bold Downtown Plan

May 8, 2026

Former mayor Mike Rawlings has started a new push to move Dallas City Hall, hoping the old building can become a hub for sports and entertainment instead. He launched ads in newspapers, on social media, and through a dedicated website to rally support for the idea. Rawlings said he wants city leader

entertainment

Louisiana's Biggest Wing Showdown Takes Flight Soon

May 8, 2026

Every year, food lovers in Louisiana look forward to a special day when wings take center stage. On May 16, downtown Lafayette will host Wing Wars of Acadiana, a lively festival where local restaurants, chefs, and even amateur cooks go head-to-head for the best wing title in the state. The event isn

opinion

Reviving Akron’s Downtown: A Fresh Look at New Plans

May 6, 2026

Downtown Akron Partnership, founded over three decades ago, has kept its promise to build a lively city center. In 2018 it released a Vision + Redevelopment Plan that set clear goals for the next few years. The plan was built from community interviews, public meetings and online surveys, giving resi