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Girl soccer and track teams shine in weekend tournaments

April 12, 2026

Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi

lifestyle

Spring planting checklist for New England gardens

April 12, 2026

April brings the first real gardening rush in New England. While most people focus on flowers, this month is actually prime time for getting edible plants into the ground. Early crops like peas and spinach don’t mind cool soil and can handle light frosts. Planting them now means fresh greens before

lifestyle

Stay Sharp Before Heading to Colombia: Safety Tips for Travelers

April 12, 2026

Colombia isn’t off-limits for travelers, but it does come with warnings that shouldn’t be ignored. The U. S. government is flagging specific zones where dangers like crime and civil conflicts are more likely, not the whole country. Kidnapping and armed clashes make certain areas too risky for visito

politics

Virginia's Future: Tax Policies Spark Debate Over Business Flight

April 12, 2026

The debate over Virginia’s economic direction heated up recently as political figures traded jabs over state taxes. A key voice in the conversation came from a former president, who used a social media platform to argue that rising taxes under the current governor could push businesses and wealthy r

politics

Is Maine’s new budget plan really a smart move?

April 12, 2026

Maine is facing real struggles right now. High living costs—especially for housing and energy—are squeezing families and businesses alike. Many people have left for other states with lower taxes and better opportunities. Small businesses, which keep local economies alive, are feeling the pinch too.

religion

The Pope’s Call for Peace in a World that Keeps Forgetting

April 12, 2026

Over the weekend, the head of the Catholic Church made one of his strongest public pleas yet for an end to war, speaking to a massive crowd at St. Peter’s Basilica. Without naming any specific countries or leaders, Pope Leo delivered a blunt message: the endless cycle of violence needs to stop. In a

health

Support and Trust: The Role of Doulas in Black Maternal Care

April 12, 2026

The idea that someone would need a professional to help them through childbirth might seem odd to some, but for many Black mothers, it’s a necessity. A doula isn’t just an extra pair of hands—it’s someone who understands the cultural and systemic challenges these women face. One doula, who stepped i

sports

Measuring Player Exhaustion Without Wires in Tennis

April 12, 2026

Coaches have long struggled to track how tired tennis players get during matches. A new study shows a wireless approach might finally solve this problem. Researchers watched fifteen players go through a tough on-court routine that mixed sprints with tennis drills. Instead of bulky sensors, they used

entertainment

BTS Fans Catch the Concert on Big Screens

April 11, 2026

Fans who missed BTS’s live show in South Korea turned to a movie‑theater experience instead. In Los Angeles, a group of friends gathered at an AMC theater to watch the “ARIRANG” tour on a giant screen. They could not travel to Goyang, so they chose this alternative way to feel the energy of the perf

entertainment

Signal Secrets and Hollywood Struggles

April 11, 2026

Kelly Ripa has a special way to let her husband, Mark Consuelos, know when she’s not feeling it. Kate Jackson, who once starred in “Charlie’s Angels, ” says that the spotlight took away her privacy and pushed her out of the industry. A car accident in Southern California left Tori Spelling’s k