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Border Block Causes Fresh Famine Risk for Traders

June 6, 2026

Leah Masika stood at the Mpondwe crossing, clutching a bundle of ripe plantains that had already begun to sweat in the humid heat. The trucks she worked with were stuck on either side of the Uganda‑Congo frontier, unable to move because authorities had shut the border to curb a feared Ebola outbreak

lifestyle

A Life Full of Family, Fishing and Football

June 5, 2026

Arthur J. Miller, known as Butch to those close to him, died on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the age of eighty‑eight. He lived in Ashford and was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments, a fitting reflection of the devotion he showed to family throughout his life. Born on November 3, 193

sports

All-Conference Softball Players and Upcoming Running Event Highlights Local Talent

June 2, 2026

Seven athletes from Hall High School and Princeton High School secured spots on the 2026 Three Rivers East All-Conference Softball Team, with two players chosen without a single dissenting vote. Princeton’s Keely Lawson and Avah Oertel earned first-team honors, while their teammates Reese Reviglio a

crime

Pontiac takes a stand against gun violence with new health-focused approach

May 23, 2026

The city of Pontiac in Michigan has officially labeled gun violence as a major public health problem, not just a crime issue. A recent vote by local leaders recognized that even with fewer shootings, the emotional and financial damage lasts for years. Councilman Chris Jackson pushed for this change,

sports

Spartans Dominate, No‑Hitter Stuns Opponents

May 19, 2026

Bella Jacobs kept the ball flying, tossing a flawless no‑hitter in her second consecutive start as Sycamore shut out Prairie Ridge, 4–0. The win came in a playoff warm‑up where both teams earned top seeds and first‑round byes, though they play in separate supersections this year. After a five‑inning

weather

Vermont Adds Weather Hub to Catch Storms Before They Hit

May 7, 2026

The University of Vermont has just finished building a new weather‑monitoring tower in Lyndonville, the first of about twenty planned across the state. The goal is to fill blind spots in the national radar system and give local officials more time to warn people about floods or blizzards. Becaus

crime

Masked Teens Turn Hollywood Churches into Speed‑Run Arenas

April 30, 2026

The latest viral craze on Hollywood Boulevard has caught the attention of both law‑enforcement and religious leaders. Groups of young people, some wearing masks and others in elaborate costumes, have been filmed breaking into Church of Scientology buildings. They race through corridors, sometimes dr

politics

Stamford’s Budget Talk: What the City Wants to Spend

March 3, 2026

The city of Stamford will discuss its next year’s budget on March 5th. A joint session brings together the Board of Finance and the Fiscal Committee. The meeting will happen online through Microsoft Teams at 6 p. m. , so people can join from anywhere. Mayor Caroline Simmons will explain the m

entertainment

New Faces at PMK: Sparkes and Rivera Join the Team

February 26, 2026

PMK Entertainment has added two new leaders to its ranks. Leah Sparkes, who has spent over twenty years in the entertainment world, will serve as Vice President of Television, Film and Premium Content. She brings experience from NBCUniversal, Harpo Studios, OWN, and WE tv, as well as her own PR firm

education

Young Science Star Shines at MLK Day Event in San Jose

January 20, 2026

A young science enthusiast named Sean Atitsogbe, known as Sean the Science Kid, became the highlight of the African American Community Services Agency’s annual MLK Day luncheon in San Jose. With nearly 2 million followers on social media, Sean, who is only 11 years old, captivated the audience of ov