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Wanted by mistake: How Oregon’s broken defense system ruined lives

May 25, 2026

Corshelle Jenkins had a normal morning shift caring for elderly residents when her world turned upside down in 2023. A store detective at Nordstrom accused her of stealing pink boots, but the police report never bothered to check her alibi. The mistake wouldn’t catch up with her until 2025, when a c

opinion

Why a new law could make it harder to buy a healthy puppy

May 25, 2026

Families love bringing a new dog home. For 30 years, pet stores in Massachusetts have helped about 30, 000 families do exactly that. But a bill now in front of the state Senate wants to stop these stores from selling dogs, cats, or rabbits. The idea behind the bill is to stop so-called “puppy mills,

entertainment

A Decade of Summer Sounds in Syracuse

May 25, 2026

Ten years ago, Syracuse got a new summer tradition that turned out to be more than just another stage. The Lakeview Amphitheater, now called the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater, opened in 2015 with a single country concert. What started as a $50 million project quickly became a cornerstone

opinion

Protecting Farmland with Horse Power

May 25, 2026

Massachusetts is losing farmland fast—about 83% of what existed a century ago has vanished. But one program quietly helping to fight that loss has been the Race Horse Development Fund. Started 15 years ago as part of the state's casino law, this fund gives a small slice of casino revenue to breeding

opinion

Homeowner Tax Plans: A Legal Tightrope Walk

May 25, 2026

Maine faces a clear housing squeeze. Many locals struggle to buy homes while empty second homes sit unused for most of the year. One candidate proposed a quick fix: lower property taxes for Mainers while charging extra to out-of-state owners of vacation or rental properties. The idea sounds simple,

politics

Why social media stars are changing politics—and why that could be a problem

May 25, 2026

In 2024, influencers got a front-row seat to American politics. For the first time, hundreds of content creators were given special passes to the Democratic and Republican conventions. They rubbed shoulders with politicians at parties, rallies, and even White House events. Campaigns love this trend

education

Kutztown High’s Tractor Day: Where Farm Life Meets School Pride

May 25, 2026

Every May, Kutztown High School turns into a mini farm show when students roll their tractors onto campus for Tractor Day. The event isn’t just about tractors—it’s a celebration of local farming culture, student achievement, and the school’s strong agriculture program. Most participants come from fa

weather

Rainy weekend in Cincinnati? Here's what that means for you

May 25, 2026

Cincinnati is in for a wet Memorial Day weekend, with rain expected to stick around for most of Sunday and parts of the following days. The forecast shows a 70% chance of showers and storms rolling through downtown Cincinnati by early afternoon. While it won’t be a constant downpour, the heaviest bu

finance

What’s Really Shaping the Quad Cities’ Commercial Real Estate Scene

May 25, 2026

The Quad Cities isn’t just another mid-sized metro—it’s quietly reshaping how commercial real estate works. Forget the usual hype about booming markets or ghost towns; this place thrives on practicality. Retail spaces, for example, aren’t just about flashy storefronts anymore. Big chains and franchi

health

Unvaccinated dating events face backlash as measles cases rise in Colorado

May 25, 2026

A plan to set up a dating event for people opposed to vaccination in Denver ran into serious trouble before it even started. The organizer of the "Unjected" singles meetup chose a local beer garden as the venue, only for the owner to cancel the booking after hearing what the event was about. Communi