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A Gold‑Standard Kitchen for Seniors

June 29, 2026

The Flathead County Agency on Aging kitchen is busy preparing about 500 meals each day, feeding seniors in Kalispell and nearby towns through Meals on Wheels and on‑site lunches. Its executive chef, Dave Caron, who once ran gourmet kitchens, now focuses on safety and nutrition for older adults. He

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Art, Sand and Community: A Fresh Look at Valparaiso’s First Fest

June 29, 2026

Valparaiso welcomed a lively gathering that turned downtown into an open‑air gallery and playground. The highlight was the new Sand+Steel Art Fest, where artists mixed traditional craft with playful experimentation. Wes Thorn, a self‑taught carpenter from Portage, showed how he transforms roug

lifestyle

Celebrating America’s 250th: Philly Suburbs Light Up History

June 29, 2026

The suburbs around Philadelphia are turning their rich Revolutionary past into a vibrant celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday. While the city of Philadelphia takes the spotlight, counties like Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester have been busy for years planning events that invite

politics

Supreme Court Nears End of Term, Big Trump Cases Await Verdict

June 29, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court is close to finishing its current term, with seven pending cases that could shape national policy. Three of those involve former President Trump and his broad claims about presidential power, while two touch on election rules that could affect upcoming midterms. A third case

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Hope Rises as Father and Son Survive Four‑Day Rubble Search

June 29, 2026

In the wake of a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, a father and his son were rescued alive after spending four days trapped under collapsed building debris. The event unfolded in La Guaira, a coastal city that suffered the heaviest damage and recorded at least 1, 450 fatalities.

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Heat Wave Hits Europe Harder Than Ever

June 29, 2026

The heat that swept across France last week killed about a thousand more people than usual, the national health agency said. The spike happened when temperatures hit record highs in many countries, including Germany and the Czech Republic, which set new all‑time peaks. Scientists from a Europe

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Heat Wave Hits Massachusetts, Temperatures Feel Like 110 Degrees

June 29, 2026

Massachusetts is bracing for a blistering week as the National Weather Service warns that heat indexes could reach 110 degrees. The entire state, except for Berkshire County and the Cape & Islands, will be under an extreme heat watch from Wednesday morning until Friday evening. A heat dome wil

politics

Tech Gives Women a New Edge in the Fight Over Reproductive Rights

June 29, 2026

The rise of medical tech has given women more control over their bodies than ever before. Since the 1960s, when the first birth‑control pill hit the market, women could plan their lives without constant fear of unintended pregnancy. That breakthrough opened doors that were once closed by religious

politics

Senator Collins' voting record raises serious concerns

June 29, 2026

Senator Susan Collins has reached a milestone of 10, 000 votes, but it's not just the number that matters. Many of her votes have shaped policies that weakened democracy and increased inequality. For instance, her support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 was followed by a decision t

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A 19-year-old makes history by becoming Surry County’s youngest elected official

June 29, 2026

At just nineteen, Cameran Drew isn’t just another college graduate—he’s the youngest person ever elected to Surry County’s Board of Supervisors. His victory in November came down to a razor-thin margin of eight votes over his high school government teacher, who ended up conceding with grace. What ma