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Hopper’s Lighthouse Painting Tops $4 Million at Auction

May 21, 2026

A small oil portrait of a Maine lighthouse has just set a new record, fetching $4. 1 million in an auction that surprised many experts. The piece, measuring only nine by twelve inches, was sold by Sotheby’s in New York for a final bid of $3. 3 million; after adding the buyer’s premium, the total cli

politics

'Is a Cuban War on the Horizon? '

May 21, 2026

'A betting market has pushed the chance of a U. S. military strike on Cuba up to nearly fifty percent, drawing in more than four million dollars from people who think the situation could turn deadly. The wagers focus on a full‑scale invasion, not on smaller actions like shelling or cyber attacks. ...

opinion

Maine’s Green Future: What Voters Should Care About

May 21, 2026

The state of Maine has done a lot to clean up its rivers and keep the air clear. People who moved here before the Clean Water Act of Ed Muskie saw the Androscoggin River go from dirty to clear. Now, a new report says that forests, farms, grasslands and wetlands in Maine absorb most of the carbon peo

politics

Quiet Hours, Big Debate: Marco Island’s New Noise Rules

May 21, 2026

Marco Island is facing a heated discussion over a new noise ordinance that would set quiet hours at 8 p. m. The proposal, backed by Councilor Gray, aims to curb disturbances but critics argue it unfairly targets normal family activities. They say children laughing in pools or families gathering on l

health

Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s Health Declines, Doctors Struggle to Stabilize

May 21, 2026

The Thai Royal Palace announced that Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s condition has deteriorated because of several infections affecting different organs. She is 47 and the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn. The princess was first admitted to a hospital in December 2022 after she fainted due to a h

politics

School Days Stretch: Pawtucket’s Extended Schedule Reveals Hidden Lessons

May 21, 2026

Pawtucket is turning back the calendar. A mistake in the school schedule has pushed the end of the year into July, adding extra days for students and teachers alike. The error was spotted when a state office checked if the district met its required 5 hours and 30 minutes of instruction per day. The

politics

Bronx Police Reorganize to Fight Rising Gun Violence

May 21, 2026

The Bronx has split its police operations into two commands, North and South, a move aimed at handling the borough’s record 911 call volume. The change follows last year’s data, showing nearly one million emergency calls in the Bronx—more than any other borough. Police chief said the single co

education

Maine School Mix‑Up: Students Accidentally Sampled Dirt Instead of Dessert

May 21, 2026

A recent event at a Maine high school turned into an unexpected lesson in kitchen safety when three students took a bite of soil during a community dinner. The incident happened at the long‑running “Empty Bowl Supper, ” a fundraiser that has been part of Medomak Valley High School’s tradition for ye

entertainment

A New Giant Dome Coming to Abu Dhabi

May 20, 2026

Abu Dhabi is building a huge entertainment dome on Yas Island that will cost $1. 7 billion. The structure will be a mix of concert hall, cinema and digital art space. It follows the same idea that first appeared in Las Vegas but will be the second of its kind. The dome will let visitors feel

politics

Cuba’s Raul Castro Faces U. S. Criminal Accusations Over 1996 Plane Shoot‑Down

May 20, 2026

Washington is set to file criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, a move that would heighten tensions between the U. S. and the Caribbean nation. The allegations stem from an incident in 1996 when Cuban jets downed two small planes operated by a Miami‑based exile group. The U. S.

Hopper’s Lighthouse Painting Tops $4 Million at Auction

'Is a Cuban War on the Horizon? '

Maine’s Green Future: What Voters Should Care About

Quiet Hours, Big Debate: Marco Island’s New Noise Rules

Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s Health Declines, Doctors Struggle to Stabilize

School Days Stretch: Pawtucket’s Extended Schedule Reveals Hidden Lessons

Bronx Police Reorganize to Fight Rising Gun Violence

Maine School Mix‑Up: Students Accidentally Sampled Dirt Instead of Dessert

A New Giant Dome Coming to Abu Dhabi

Cuba’s Raul Castro Faces U. S. Criminal Accusations Over 1996 Plane Shoot‑Down

Hopper’s Lighthouse Painting Tops $4 Million at Auction