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worcester civic center commission

Airport Boss Retires After 17 Years

June 14, 2026

Andrew B. Davis, who has led Worcester Regional Airport for nearly 17 years, will step down next month. Before taking the helm in Worcester, he managed operations at Philadelphia International Airport for American Airlines. In 2025 the airport welcomed 229, 000 travelers, a steep rise from under 50,

art

Colorful Sidewalk Art Day in Sterling

June 14, 2026

Sterling is hosting a free art gathering for everyone on Saturday, July 11. The event will run from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the Grandon Civic Center, where participants can turn ordinary sidewalk squares into bright works of art. Each person receives a chalk‑ready spot and all the supplies needed to

sports

Philly’s First World Cup: A Surprise Blend of Cultures

June 14, 2026

Philadelphia welcomed its first FIFA World Cup match with a lively mix of fans that surprised even the locals. Instead of the expected Ivory Coast supporters, most of the crowd wore Ecuadorian shirts and waved bright flags, turning Lemon Hill into a vibrant celebration. The city’s small Ecuado

art

A Vanishing Gallery of Childhood Dreams

June 14, 2026

The world’s largest collection of children’s drawings, more than 100 000 pieces, faces a sudden future in doubt. The museum that opened in 1986 began as a film project by Rafael Goldin, an immigrant from the Soviet Union. He asked kids worldwide to share how they see the world and began collectin

weather

Storm Hits Annapolis, City Works to Restore Power and Clean Up

June 14, 2026

Annapolis was hit by strong storms late Friday. Two families had to leave their homes after trees fell on them, but nobody was hurt. The city sent crews to look at damage and clear fallen trees from streets. They worked all night and will keep working with the power company, BGE. BGE said that

health

Supportive Cancer Care: A Community Lifeline

June 14, 2026

People who fight cancer often feel that the battle is just about medicine, but the truth is it touches every part of life. In many rural parts of Maine, patients and their families must learn to cope with this struggle mostly on their own. A different way of caring, called supportive cancer ca

weather

North Texas braces for heat wave before stormy Sunday shift

June 14, 2026

North Texas kicked off the weekend with intense heat as temperatures hit 95 degrees, making outdoor plans feel like a workout. The air felt even heavier with a heat index pushing 103 degrees, so staying hydrated became a must for anyone spending time outside. Wind gusts up to 20 mph added a slight b

health

Staying Cool When the Heat Rises

June 14, 2026

When the temperature climbs, the human body has a built-in cooling trick: sweating. But this trick has limits. Extreme heat and thick humidity can overwhelm even the most efficient sweating system, turning a sunny day into a serious health risk. How does the body give out under such pressure? Three

politics

Helping kids shouldn't just feel good—it has to work

June 14, 2026

Washington has tried many new ways to help troubled kids, but too often the results fall short. Back in 2020, lawmakers decided teens caught in sex trafficking shouldn’t be treated like criminals. Instead, they promised safe places to stay and heal. Five years later, those centers still aren’t open.

business

How Two Unknown Tech Leaders Got Super Rich from Memory Chips

June 14, 2026

One of the biggest money stories this year has nothing to do with big-name tech giants. Two quiet founders of Kingston Technology, John Tu and David Sun, saw their net worth jump by nearly fifty billion dollars each in 2024. That puts them among the top thirty wealthiest people on Earth. Most people