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Top Athletes of the Week in Section V

February 23, 2026

The spotlight shines on high‑school sports stars from Section V, and this week’s fan vote decides who gets the title of Faber Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for February 16‑22. The voting window closes at 8 p. m. Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on Instagram Thursday morning. Sp

sports

Slovakia’s Young Goalie Faces Sweden in a Tight Olympic Showdown

February 15, 2026

The 24‑year‑old goalie from the Minnesota Wild, Samuel Hlavaj, made an impressive 46 saves during Slovakia’s 5‑3 loss to Sweden at the Olympic Games. Even though his team was outshot 51‑32, Hlavaj’s performance kept the Slovakian squad competitive in a hard‑fought match. Hlavaj has already helped S

entertainment

Colonel Eriksen’s Stand: How a Norwegian Fortress Changed WWII

February 13, 2026

The story of “Battle of Oslo” began with a bold move by Colonel Birger Eriksen, who commanded the Oscarsborg Fortress on April 9, 1940. With no help in sight and German ships closing in, he chose to fire first against the invading navy. His shots hit the cruiser Blücher and forced the enemy to pause

opinion

Maine's Hidden Crisis: Domestic Violence Overlooked

February 12, 2026

Maine faces a serious issue that often goes unnoticed. While there's a lot of talk about illegal immigration, domestic violence is a much bigger problem. The state's own reports show that violent crime is going down, but domestic violence is not. In fact, it's a major part of many serious crimes in

sports

Super Bowl 60: New England vs Seattle, Big Beats and a Fresh Stage

February 8, 2026

The 60th edition of the NFL’s biggest game will unfold on Sunday, February 8, in Santa Clara, California. The New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium – a venue that last hosted a championship ten years ago when Denver defeated Carolina. Fans will start watching around 6:

celebrities

Marc Anthony's Growing Family: A Look at His Many Children and Recent Drama

January 28, 2026

Marc Anthony, the famous singer, is about to become a dad again. This time, it's with his fourth wife, Nadia Ferreira, who is 26 years old. They already have a son together, Marco, who is two years old. The couple shared this exciting news on their third wedding anniversary, which was on January 28,

crime

A Former Police Chief's Pandemic Fraud Scheme

January 28, 2026

A former police chief in Alabama is in hot water for a clever scam involving COVID-19 relief funds. Samuel Cornelius Green, the ex-chief of Brundidge, admitted to tricking the government into giving him money he didn't deserve. He and his accomplice, Schemillia Levera Fenn, both admitted to wire fra

entertainment

A Gritty Tale of Survival and Redemption

January 27, 2026

In the heart of the Great Depression, a man's struggle to reunite with his daughter takes center stage in a rugged, old-school adventure film. Ethan Hawke plays Samuel Murphy, a man desperate to escape a brutal work camp and return to his young daughter, Penny. The film, set in 1933 Oregon, is a gri

entertainment

Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe in a Wild Oregon Adventure

January 27, 2026

In 1933, the Great Depression was in full swing, and the Oregon wilderness was a tough place to survive. Padraic McKinley's movie, The Weight, tries to capture this rough time with a story about gold, greed, and survival. It has big names like Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, but does it really bring

sports

High School Sports Stars Shine Bright in Fayetteville

January 26, 2026

The high school sports scene in Fayetteville is heating up as the season comes to a close. Teams are fighting hard for those final wins before the playoffs begin. E. E. Smith and Cape Fear made waves in swimming, taking home the Eastern Sandhills conference titles for both boys and girls. Meanwhile,