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Teen’s Fight Against Cancer and Immigration Scrutiny Ends in Tragic Loss

February 15, 2026

A young girl named Ofelia Torres was battling a serious illness while her dad faced detention by federal immigration agents. Her story first reached the public eye when her father, Ruben Torres Maldonado, was taken into custody at a Home Depot in Niles. At that time Ofelia had paused her cance

opinion

A. I. in College: A New Threat or a Tool?

February 15, 2026

Artificial intelligence is growing fast inside universities. Students now use A. I. for homework, research and even job interviews. But the new tools are not always good for learning. Many schools partner with A. I. firms to stay modern or avoid being left behind. These companies often cha

lifestyle

Marrying Early: A Fresh Look at Love and Life Choices

February 15, 2026

A quarterback who is still in his twenties has sparked a new conversation about getting married before the age of thirty. His name is Drake Maye, and he joined a Super Bowl team while still very young. Last summer, he tied the knot with his high‑school sweetheart, Ann Michael Maye, and he talked o

opinion

South Portland’s Housing Dilemma: Why the Mahoney Center Wins Over Homes

February 15, 2026

South Portland’s city council set a 2025 plan to turn the old Mahoney Middle School into a community hub, while also aiming to add more affordable homes for middle‑income families. The 2026 agenda repeated the housing push and added a bond vote for city buildings in November. In practice, the Mahon

entertainment

A Prison Drama That Sets the Bar for Streaming Crime Stories

February 15, 2026

Black Bird, a six‑episode miniseries that premiered in 2022, shows how Apple TV can deliver gripping crime tales. The plot follows Jimmy Keene, a former high‑school football star turned drug dealer who agrees to go undercover in a maximum‑security prison. His goal is to coax a confession from Larry

sports

A Clear Path from BYU to the NBA

February 15, 2026

BYU stands out among big‑school programs because it keeps athletes away from the usual campus distractions. The school follows a strict honor code that bans alcohol, drugs and tobacco, and it does not encourage the kind of partying seen at many other universities. Egor Demin, a 18‑year‑old from Rus

politics

Budget Crunch Hits Maryland Schools

February 15, 2026

The state’s biggest education plan is still in motion, but the money needed to keep it running is a growing worry. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future calls for huge spending, and the only way lawmakers see to pay is by raising taxes and fees. Because of this, critics ask: Will the extra money re

politics

Alaska’s $272 Million Health Push: Tight Rules, Big Questions

February 15, 2026

Alaska’s health department is racing to hand out a hefty $272 million grant by October, a chunk of money that comes from a new federal program aimed at fixing rural health care across the country. The state got the largest per‑capita award in the first round of a five‑year plan that will spread $50 

education

Future Skills for Atlantic County

February 15, 2026

A generous donation of $2 million from Levine‑Gormley is setting up a new STEM program that will be run by Stockton University. The goal is to grow local talent, give students real job options nearby and link bright learners with the right schools and careers. The money will help build a clear path

sports

South Shore Athletes Shine in Recent High School Sports Events

February 15, 2026

The Calcano Da Silva brothers made history at the MIAA Division 5 track championships. Nathan Calcano Da Silva broke a meet record in the 300 meters, finishing in 34. 56 seconds. His brother, Aiden, was close behind, securing second place with a time of 34. 98 seconds. Aiden also earned a third-plac

Teen’s Fight Against Cancer and Immigration Scrutiny Ends in Tragic Loss

A. I. in College: A New Threat or a Tool?

Marrying Early: A Fresh Look at Love and Life Choices

South Portland’s Housing Dilemma: Why the Mahoney Center Wins Over Homes

A Prison Drama That Sets the Bar for Streaming Crime Stories

A Clear Path from BYU to the NBA

Budget Crunch Hits Maryland Schools

Alaska’s $272 Million Health Push: Tight Rules, Big Questions

Future Skills for Atlantic County

South Shore Athletes Shine in Recent High School Sports Events

Alaska’s $272 Million Health Push: Tight Rules, Big Questions