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Printmaking Unpacked: A Fresh Look at Hybrid Art

June 22, 2026

"Danielle Deery, who has long loved printmaking, turned that passion into a show called “Matrix Multiplied: Hybrid Approaches to Printmaking. ” The exhibition opened at the Oceanside Museum of Art and runs until August 2. Deery first started teaching screen‑printing in Encinitas in 2024 and quickl

art

Basel’s Art Explosion: A City Transformed by Creativity

June 22, 2026

Basel, a Swiss town of almost 200, 000 people, hosts nearly forty museums—roughly one museum for every five thousand residents. Each year, a special event pulls in hundreds of thousands more visitors, turning the city into a vibrant art hub. During this festival, people from around the globe e

opinion

Dangerous Fire at Local Trash Plant Calls for Closure

June 22, 2026

The trash plant across the Penobscot River in Hampden has burned twice in two years, raising serious concerns about safety and health. The facility, once called PERC and now the Eagle Point Energy Center, has been a source of noise, odor, and bright lights for over two decades. When the plant

health

Cancer Care and Moving Forward: How Exercise Shapes Life

June 22, 2026

Patients battling cancer while receiving outpatient chemotherapy often feel drained and unsure about staying active. A recent investigation looked at how much these patients move around, what they believe about exercise, and whether those beliefs influence their social life and overall well‑being. T

lifestyle

New Hope for the Great Lakes: A Fresh Look at Water Recovery Efforts

June 22, 2026

Scientists and local leaders are working together to clean up the Great Lakes, the biggest freshwater system in North America. The project aims to remove harmful chemicals that have built up over decades of industrial use. One of the main challenges is tackling pollutants that seep into the water f

politics

Virginia’s Crime‑Cutting Plan Faces a Sudden End

June 22, 2026

The state once launched a program that cut violent crime by two‑thirds in many cities. The effort, called Operation Ceasefire, started in 2022 and relied on prevention for at‑risk youth, community outreach, and strong police enforcement. It also used new tech like license‑plate readers and shared da

politics

Small Biz vs. Crypto: Why New Laws May Hurt Local Shops

June 22, 2026

The past year has been rough for small companies. New import taxes and higher fuel prices have pushed costs up, while inflation has cut customers’ buying power. These pressures already make survival hard. Now lawmakers are considering the CLARITY Act, a bill that would open the door for crypto‑base

crime

Crestview Hills Incident: Police Investigation Underway

June 22, 2026

Police in Kentucky are looking into a fatal shooting that occurred last night in Crestview Hills. A local department was called to help the state’s health agency at a house on University Circle. The situation escalated when a 37‑year‑old man, Daniel Bolinger, emerged from the home holding a knife. O

health

Long‑Term Health Risks After Prison

June 22, 2026

People who have spent time in jail or prison often find that the problems do not end when they walk out of the gates. Recent studies show that being incarcerated can leave a lasting mark on the body, leading to earlier health problems and shorter lives. Researchers examined large national surveys

politics

American Dream Revisited: A Fresh Look at Immigration

June 22, 2026

The United States has long been called a “nation of immigrants, ” yet the founding fathers barely mentioned immigration in their original documents. The Constitution only references it twice: once to give Congress the power to set a natural‑law rule, and another time to stop the slave trade. This