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Berlin's Budget Boost: Public Votes for New Gear and Fire Recovery

January 14, 2025

Berlin's financial future is getting a boost. Last week, the town's voters and council gave the green light to $1. 6 million worth of extra spending. This includes a big chunk for new equipment and facility upkeep, plus funds to deal with the aftermath of last year's massive brush fire on Lamentatio

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Plains: A Tiny Town with Big History

January 12, 2025

Plains, Georgia, is a small town with a big story to tell. It's not your typical tourist hotspot, with no major hotels, just one gas station, and a couple of restaurants that close early. But for a long time, Plains had something special: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, called

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The Surprising Way Trump’s Team Got Town Hall Questions Early

January 9, 2025

Imagine this: President-elect Donald Trump’s team got a sneak peek at the questions Fox News hosts were planning to ask at a town hall in Iowa. This isn't just a minor sneak peek, it's like getting the answers to a test before the exam starts. How did this happen? Someone inside Fox News sent the qu

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Chinatown's Evolution: A Community Divided

January 8, 2025

Boston has rolled out some new building rules for Chinatown, aiming to preserve its unique charm and make housing more affordable. But not all locals are sold on the idea. The proposed changes allow buildings to reach up to 35 stories in specific areas. This has some residents worried about overcrow

crime

Drug Trade Creeps into French Small Towns

January 4, 2025

France, a historic hub for illicit drug trade, is now seeing a worrying shift. The drug business is no longer confined to big cities. It's moved into smaller towns like Morlaix, nestled on France's Breton coast. With a population of around 15, 000, Morlaix was once known for its charming cobblestone

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Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Bounces Back After Health Scare

January 3, 2025

Taylor Townsend, a notable WTA player from the US, is known for her resilience. She's faced many challenges but always comes back stronger. Recently, after representing the US at the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga, she ended her 2024 season with doubles victories. She was the Wimbledon champion and

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Ben Affleck's 'The Town': How a Movie Robbery Got a Makeover

December 31, 2024

If you've ever wondered how Hollywood transforms book material into blockbusters, look no further than Ben Affleck's crime thriller, "The Town. " Set in Boston, this film tells the story of a bank robber named Doug MacRay who falls for a bank teller after a heist. But did you know the second robbery

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Towns' Triumphant Return: Knicks Crush Timberwolves

December 20, 2024

Karl-Anthony Towns, the former Minnesota Timberwolves star, returned to his old stomping grounds and led the New York Knicks to a dominant 133-107 victory over the Timberwolves. Towns, who spent nine years in Minnesota, had a stellar night with 32 points, 20 rebounds, and 6 assists. The game was a b

politics

Why Democrats Should Move to Youngstown

December 17, 2024

For a long time, Democrats have seemed out of touch with regular folks. The party's leaders spend too much time in Washington, D. C. , and not enough in places like Youngstown, Ohio. Moving the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters there could help bridge this gap. In Youngstown, politic

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Health System: A CEO’s Call for Change After a Tragedy

December 14, 2024

In a New York Times op-ed, UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, acknowledged problems in the health care system following the murder of CEO Brian Thompson. Witty condemned the online vitriol directed at the industry after the Dec. 4 shooting in Midtown Manhattan. The alleged shooter, 26-year-old