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New England’s TV News Is Getting a Fresh Start

July 21, 2026

A new era is beginning for regional television. Spectrum has just taken over NECN, a channel that had been mostly a name on paper after being bought by Comcast. The deal did not bring any of the old NBCUniversal staff over, and details were kept hush‑hush. NECN was first created in 1992 by Hearst a

politics

Burnham’s Focus on Everyday Relief: A Short‑Term Fix?

July 21, 2026

Burnham has taken a different tack from his predecessor, opting to tackle visible problems like rough sleeping and high electricity bills instead of broad economic growth slogans. By cutting 5% VAT on power, announcing bus fare caps and lowering pub taxes, he aims to win quick support in a nation th

business

Vision Marine’s Electric Boats Hit Big Growth, Cash Boost

July 20, 2026

Vision Marine Technologies has announced a sharp rise in sales and cash reserves, signaling progress for its electric boat line. In the third quarter that ended May 31, revenue climbed to $18. 4 million, a jump of roughly 27% from the previous quarter’s $14. 5 million. Over the first nine months of

sports

World Cup 2026: New Rules, Big Surprises and the Heat of Politics

July 20, 2026

The final showdown between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey closed a historic 48‑team World Cup that stretched over six weeks and three countries. A total of 104 matches were played, giving fans a record‑setting amount of action and drama. The tournament’s biggest change was the expansion to 48

business

Seven Mile Road Gets a Big Utility Upgrade

July 20, 2026

"The summer heat is great for river walks, but it’s also the time Spokane is boosting its water and sewer lines on Seven Mile Road. The road, which sees about 5, 200 cars daily, was shut down last week so the city could extend its main sewer and water system into the nearby Seven Mile area. After th

entertainment

Collaboration on a Can: How a Cleveland Brewery Turns Beer into Art

July 20, 2026

Cleveland’s Collision Bend Brewing Co. has turned its cans into canvases, inviting local artists to design each bottle’s face. The idea began in 2019 when a designer made a striking cover for the brewery’s Lake Erie Sunset wheat ale. That design won a national award, and the idea caught on. Instead

politics

New Job for Former Rock Island Treasurer

July 19, 2026

A former treasurer from Rock Island has just landed a new role. The position is with the Quad Cities Regional Educational Association, or QCREDA for short. QCREDA works on school funding and education policy in the Quad Cities area. They need someone who knows how money moves in schools, an

business

Short‑haul, Big‑jet Business Class: How to Spot the Hidden Luxury

July 18, 2026

For many travelers, flying business in Europe feels like a compromise. The usual “Euro‑business” layout leaves the middle seat empty, giving only a sliver of extra legroom. Yet a clever scheduling trick lets some passengers hop on a widebody jet—complete with lie‑flat seats—and enjoy the full luxury

science

Gut Life Across Cities and Villages

July 17, 2026

Researchers studied poop samples from 1387 people in three places in Madagascar and one city in Germany to see how the tiny living things inside us differ when people live more or less in cities. They looked at both animals and bacteria that live in the gut by sequencing two different DNA markers, o

education

Simple Day, Big Surprise

July 17, 2026

The quiet town of Oakridge woke to an unexpected event that caught everyone off guard. A group of local teenagers had been practicing a new skateboarding trick in the park, and one daring jump ended with a surprising landing on an old statue that had stood for decades. The statue, known as the “Guar