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Drag Performance at Elementary School Sparks Debate

July 12, 2026

A pride celebration held on June 28 in Westport took place at an elementary school, drawing criticism after footage showed adult performers dancing provocatively. The event was backed by State Senator Michael Rodrigues and other local sponsors. Four drag artists were announced as “Drag Family Perfor

sports

Red Sox Rookie Pitcher Eyes Quick Comeback After Elbow Check‑In

July 11, 2026

Connelly Early, the young left‑hander for Boston, has been off the field all month. He quit his June 30 game versus Washington because of elbow pain, and doctors told him it was only mild inflammation. A second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister confirmed the same diagnosis, giving the team and the play

art

Objects that Carry Art Around

July 6, 2026

Every place changes. New buildings replace old ones, people move on, and the city keeps a hidden layer of its past. In Bentonville, Arkansas, that layering is happening fast: the town went from a rail hub to a corporate base and now is turning into a spot for bike trails, modern buildings, big art p

science

A Pilot‑Scientist’s Summer Flights and Winter Dog Rides

July 4, 2026

The summer sun was bright over Alaska’s coast, and a small Cessna 185 traced a tight zig‑zag path above the waves. Inside, Martin Stuefer looked down through a special camera that could see hundreds of colors the eye can’t. He was measuring how ocean water changes when nearby glaciers melt. Stuefer

politics

Anchorage Assembly Stands Divided Over George Martinez’s Flight

July 3, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly faces a split decision about what to do next with Representative George Martinez after state regulators fined him for misusing campaign money on a round‑trip trip to Florida. Three members—Erin Baldwin Day, Keith McCormick and Sydney Scout—plan to introduce a resolution tha

crime

Teen in Baltimore gets shot, two others face car‑jacking charges

July 2, 2026

Baltimore police received a ShotSpotter alert on Vine Street at 8:12 p. m. , reporting four shots fired. Officers arrived to find shell casings but no victim on the scene. Within a short time, a 15‑year‑old boy was brought to a local hospital with a non‑life‑threatening gunshot wound. As of the foll

entertainment

Arkansas Newspaper Wins Back‑to‑Back Excellence Award

June 29, 2026

The Arkansas Democrat‑Gazette has been named the top large newspaper in the state for two consecutive years, earning the General Excellence title at the 2025 Arkansas Press Association Better Newspaper Editorial Awards. Eight other first‑place honors were also claimed by the paper, covering sports,

sports

Softball Stars Shine in Lower Hudson Valley

June 28, 2026

The New York State Sportswriters and Coaches’ Organization for Girls Sports announced its 2026 all‑state softball teams on June 25, spotlighting standout athletes from the Lower Hudson Valley. Ava Papaleo of Ursuline captured the top honor as Class AA Player of the Year, adding to a season that s

sports

From Center to Hall of Fame: A Journey of Adaptation and Leadership

June 23, 2026

Todd McClure’s story starts in a high‑school gym where a coach, Randy Blanchard, shifted him from tight end to center for one practice. That decision sparked a path that led McClure to become an All‑America player at LSU and a 14‑year veteran in the NFL. The move was not just a positional change;

politics

Local Stores and Big Companies: What Happened to Small-Town America?

June 21, 2026

For many people, their grandparents’ stories include small shops where everyone knew their names. A local grocery store where the owner chatted for minutes, not just seconds. A bookstore where the owner recommended books that fit your taste. These places made people feel like they belonged. Today, m