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Law Enforcement Leads Barnstable’s Salary Chart in 2025

May 15, 2026

Barnstable’s public payroll list shows that most of the town’s highest paid workers are police officers. The leading name on the 2025 list is Lieutenant Jason Laber, who earned a total of $314, 202 after more than 25 years with the department and a promotion in 2024. Following him are six othe

politics

Who should run Arizona’s schools? The fight over vouchers, spending, and who can manage public money

May 15, 2026

Arizona’s superintendent race is heating up between two Republicans locked in a public battle over school money. At the center is a voucher program meant to help families pay for private education. An audit last spring found the program’s overseer couldn’t track over half a billion dollars spent in

politics

Money Power: Idaho Gov. Little Leads the Fund‑Raising Race

May 14, 2026

Gov. Brad Little, the sitting governor of Idaho, has pulled in more cash for his 2026 campaign than any other candidate vying for statewide office. By the week before the primary, he had collected roughly $1. 8 million, according to the state’s official finance database. This total surpasses the

education

Promising Pathways: How One School Leader Boosts Latino Success

May 13, 2026

Tom Moore, the chief administrator of Niles Township High Schools, recently earned a top teaching honor for his work with Latino students. He shares the award with a committee that values real progress in opening doors for all learners, not just talk. Moore’s district covers four high schools and a

education

A New Tech Hub is Coming to This School District

May 13, 2026

A local school district in Michigan just got a big boost to build a cutting-edge STEM center. The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools scored a $1 million state grant in mid-2024 to start construction on a new facility focused on science, tech, engineering, and math. The money will cover the basics fir

entertainment

Celebrities born in mid-May: a mix of legends and rising stars

May 12, 2026

Mid-May brings birthdays for everyone from rock stars to TV icons. Some names are familiar from big screens or hit shows, while others are known for music that shaped decades. The list includes actors who’ve played everything from doctors to detectives, singers who topped charts in the '80s and '90s

health

A Broken Family, A Chance for Healing

May 11, 2026

The youngest child in a family of five feels isolated after growing up with constant punishment. Both sisters were treated alike by their mother, who used fear and physical discipline to control them. When one sibling committed a mistake, the mother would line up everyone and threaten collective pun

politics

Election Shakeup: Vote on Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Looms

May 11, 2026

Lawmakers in the Philippines will decide on Monday whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could block her 2028 presidential bid. The House Justice Committee last month found enough grounds for impeachment after activists accused her of misusing public money, building hidden weal

sports

Fire on the Court: Portland’s New Home for Women’s Basketball

May 10, 2026

The first night of the Portland Fire at Moda Center was a burst of energy that echoed through every corner of the arena. Fans gathered early, forming waves that surged during a coaches’ challenge and continued through a lively halftime show featuring a popular singer from the 2000s. The crowd’s roar

opinion

Phones Out of Class: Seattle Leads the Way

May 9, 2026

Seattle’s newest school chief, Ben Shuldiner, rolled out a statewide ban on cellphones in elementary and middle schools just three months after taking the job. The rule stops students from using phones from bell to bell, while high‑schoolers can keep them during lunch and passing times. The decision