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A High School Teacher Gets a Surprise Applause

April 9, 2026

Central Catholic High School in Southeast Portland buzzed with excitement when Senator Cory Booker made a spontaneous stop at the campus. The New Jersey senator was on a book tour that appears to be testing the waters for a future presidential run. Instead of a typical speech, Booker filmed himse

finance

Budget Meeting Chooses Projects for Next Year

April 9, 2026

The town’s Select Board and Finance Committee met to decide how much money would go toward new projects. They looked at the town’s total budget of $34. 66 million, which is about $1. 83 million less than last year’s amount. A big part of that money, 57 percent or $16. 47 million, is for the lo

sports

Coastal High School Sports Awards: Winter Winners Coming Soon

April 9, 2026

The Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards, backed by Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, has released the nominees for player of the year in winter sports. These athletes will be celebrated during a live ceremony on June 5 at the Savannah Convention Center, where winners for each sport will be nam

sports

College Transfer Rules in Flux: A New Game Plan

April 9, 2026

The way college teams find new players is changing fast. Big schools are using a system called the transfer portal to bring in athletes who have already played at other colleges. The most famous example this season was the Michigan Wolverines, who won a national basketball title with five players th

sports

St. Charles North Dominates with 33‑Run Blow

April 9, 2026

The North Stars exploded early, racking up a record 21 runs in the first inning before finishing with a 33‑to‑zero victory over Bartlett. Abby Zawadski was the star, hitting three times and driving in eight runs with two homers. Julianna Kouba added a home run and four RBIs, while Jillian Salter had

sports

Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

April 9, 2026

Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win af

health

Rural Health Care: From Road Trips to Remote Visits

April 9, 2026

People who live far from cities used to wait long hours for a single doctor. In the early 1900s, one physician might have covered many miles and been the only medical help for a whole county. This made travel hard and left families in danger when illness struck. In 1921, a federal act helped states

sports

UCLA Women’s Hoops Team Steals the Show at LA Game

April 9, 2026

A few nights after hoisting their first-ever NCAA title, the UCLA women’s basketball squad pulled off another kind of win—one even louder than their championship run. While the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder were busy blowing out the Lakers 123–87, the Bruins stepped onto Crypto. com Arena’s floor l

politics

Why Hollywood is pushing to shut down a Texas detention center

April 9, 2026

A growing number of actors and artists are speaking out against a Texas facility that holds migrant children and families. Over 215, 000 people—including stars like Jodie Foster, Ben Stiller, and Ava DuVernay—have signed a petition demanding its closure. The facility, run by CoreCivic, has faced har

entertainment

Survivor 50: Trust vs. Strategy in a Tough Season

April 9, 2026

The latest round of eliminations on Survivor 50 has left fans debating what really wins games. Five players left recently—three with past wins under their belts. Colby Donaldson, Genevieve Mushaluk, and Kamilla Karthigesu all had trophies before, yet they all went home in the same stretch. What does