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What happened at a Portland mental health facility?

May 5, 2026

On Monday, police in Portland, Maine, began investigating an unexpected death at a local mental health facility. The incident took place at a group home on Woodford Street run by a local organization. While the facility provides housing and support for adults with serious mental health conditions, t

crime

Police activity at Woodford Street home raises questions

May 5, 2026

A quiet Portland neighborhood turned into a hive of activity on Monday when police arrived at a local group home just before noon. Emergency responders quickly moved residents out of the building using a fire truck’s ladder after an incident unfolded inside. The house at 503 Woodford Street belongs

politics

One in a dozen: How San Diego County might pay for bigger services

May 5, 2026

San Diego County could soon ask its residents to pay a little more at the cash register to fund services that many agree are stretched thin. Volunteers backing a half-cent sales-tax boost just delivered 151, 000 signatures—far more than the 103, 000 needed to land the question on the November ballot

weather

Cool Start to May with Sunny Skies

May 4, 2026

The first Sunday of May feels like early March, with cold fronts pushing frost and freezing air along Highway 15. A quick chill gives way to warm sunshine, pushing temperatures into the mid‑60s. This rise feels refreshing because the average high for the day is 74°F, so the warmth is pleasantly co

business

New Stadium Plans Spark Big Talk About Traffic, Parking and Neighborhood Feelings

May 4, 2026

The Denver Broncos have shared a fresh set of ideas for building a new stadium and mixed‑use area on the old Burnham Yard. The plan, first shown to a city advisory board in March, sketches out how the site will grow from a 150‑acre patch into a lively district with a stadium, shops, hotels and parks

health

How close is too close? The link between city stores and habits

May 4, 2026

Cities have a way of making almost anything easy to find. Bangkok is no exception, especially when it comes to everyday products like alcohol and cigarettes. Researchers wanted to see if where people live and who they are plays a role in how often they end up buying these items. They looked at how f

politics

Behind the scenes of modern reparations policies

May 4, 2026

Recent years have seen quiet but steady shifts in how some US governments help racial minorities. Instead of big, public debates about reparations, these changes often happen through smaller programs hidden in everyday policies. For example, some states now offer special loans and training programs

sports

Balancing progress with community needs in Denver’s new sports complex

May 4, 2026

Denver’s plan for a major sports and entertainment district near Burnham Yard keeps sparking strong reactions. While the Denver Broncos push for a modern complex with stadiums, shops, and green spaces, the area’s history raises tough questions. Long before parking lots and tailgate parks, Indigenous

religion

A Historic Church Hopes for a New Future Near the United Center

May 4, 2026

A 140-year-old church near Chicago’s United Center is fighting to stay alive as the area around it transforms. Greater Union Baptist Church, with its striking red brick walls and intricate wooden ceiling, has been closed since 2022 because of a broken heating system and an unpaid $14, 000 gas bill.

politics

Iowa passes strict new criminal laws

May 4, 2026

Iowa just approved a set of new penalties for crimes that supporters call "firm but fair" and critics warn could fill prisons faster than they can handle. The changes include longer sentences for violent acts and stricter rules for repeat offenders. Lawmakers debated for weeks before pushing it thro