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Phil Mickelson: The Quiet Strength Behind the Golf Legend

April 10, 2026

Golf fans know Phil Mickelson for his smooth left-handed swing and six major championship wins. But his success didn’t just happen on the course — it started in his childhood. Born in San Diego but raised in Arizona, Mickelson’s early life wasn’t all about trophies. As a kid, he learned to swing lef

politics

Ellsworth invests big in a new fire truck for safety updates

April 10, 2026

The city of Ellsworth decided to spend $866, 000 on a brand-new fire engine. The old one being replaced is 19 years old, making it harder to rely on. Rather than fixing the aging fleet piece by piece, the fire department is upgrading entire vehicles to avoid old equipment breaking down when it matte

entertainment

Next Netflix crime comedy steps out of its comfort zone

April 7, 2026

Netflix is cooking up a sequel that throws out the usual crime-comedy playbook. After a year-long shoot across England and Italy wrapped in late 2025, the show now promises a twist: less polished London settings, more rugged countryside and glitzy Italian lake views. Theo James, who plays family enf

weather

Winter’s last stand? Snow likely in western MA before warmer days return

April 6, 2026

Temperatures are dropping as winter refuses to let go completely in Massachusetts. Light snow is on the way for parts of Central and Western Massachusetts Monday night, while the eastern side of the state might see some rain instead. Before that, Sunday evening brings more rain and thick fog, keepin

sports

Chris Duncan: The Scottish Fighter Trading Sheep for Stardom

April 5, 2026

Chris Duncan’s road to UFC Vegas 115’s main card isn’t your typical fighter’s tale. Born in Alloa, Scotland, in 1993, Duncan spent years tending sheep in the Highlands—a job that demands patience, resilience, and quiet endurance. These traits later defined his approach to mixed martial arts. His fir

entertainment

New Weekend Picks on Prime Video: Thrills, Classics and a Musical Zombie Twist

April 4, 2026

Three fresh titles on Prime Video promise excitement for the coming weekend. The first is a crime thriller that moved from the big screen to streaming and now tops the platform’s film charts. It follows a clever jewel thief who refuses violence until a botched heist forces him into a deadly confront

science

A quiet scientist who changed how we see Earth

April 4, 2026

In the early 1900s, most scientists thought Earth’s center was all liquid. But a Danish thinker named Inge Lehmann changed that idea in 1936 after studying how earthquake waves moved through the planet. She noticed strange patterns that didn’t match the liquid-core theory. After careful work, she re

opinion

Cutting Maine’s Power Bills Without a Public Utility

April 3, 2026

Maine residents are feeling the pinch of high electricity costs, and many think only public power could solve it. In reality, there are several practical steps that can lower bills for users of the two main investor‑owned companies, Central Maine Power and Versant. These ideas are already in play fo

sports

Reno’s Role in ESPN’s Early Days

April 3, 2026

In a surprising twist, the city of Reno is linked to the birth of one of America’s biggest sports networks. A new documentary called “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” will air on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p. m. on ESPN. The film tells the story of Bill Rasmussen, who dreamed up a 24‑hour sports chann

weather

Weekend weather in Massachusetts: rain, fog, and a few warm spots

April 3, 2026

This weekend won’t bring classic New England sunshine to Massachusetts. Instead, a mix of fog, rain, and temperatures mostly in the 60s will take over. Thursday night starts cool with rain possible and overnight lows near 40°F. Friday wakes up to a foggy morning but clears up by afternoon, pushing h