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Four Baby Bobcats Tagged at Rhode Island University

June 29, 2026

The University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences has recently captured four newborn bobcats for a wildlife study. These young cats were found during the spring, and researchers attached small GPS tags to them to track their movements. The project is a joint effort with

environment

Blueberries at Risk: Maine’s Shrinking Berry Fields

June 29, 2026

Maine’s blueberry fields, long part of the state’s scenery, are disappearing. People use these lands for food, hiking, hunting and wildlife habitat. Now more than a thousand acres are on sale or have just sold. Large farms are leaving because berry prices drop and the climate changes fast.

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

Football, Power and the Fight for Change

June 28, 2026

In a country still healing from war, one woman used soccer as a tool to pull children out of the streets and into classrooms. She started a local club after seeing how football could unite displaced kids, offering them balls and boots in exchange for school attendance. The idea grew into a nationa

politics

Globe Wins Big in Rhode Island Journalism Awards

June 28, 2026

The Boston Globe’s Rhode Island office earned a record 34 awards from the state press association, including 14 first‑place honors. The ceremony took place at the Quonset O Club on Friday and celebrated excellence across many fields, from investigative pieces to social‑media storytelling. A stand

lifestyle

Storms, Boats and Big Fish: Louisiana Anglers Brace for July Rush

June 28, 2026

A tropical squall shook the Gulf Coast last week, but its impact on local fishing was uneven. While heavy rains and showers forced the closure of roads in five wildlife management zones, many waterways stayed lively. Anglers in the southeastern region still chased sac‑a‑lait in Verret Basin and Lac

politics

Lubbock’s City Council race: Where the money flows and who stands out

June 28, 2026

In Lubbock, the race for City Council District 4 isn’t just about picking a new leader—it’s also about who’s funding the campaign. Five candidates filed reports showing how much they raised and spent ahead of the June 27 special election. This vote will fill the seat left empty after a council membe

environment

Oil slick spotted in Baltimore's waterfront area

June 27, 2026

A noticeable oil slick appeared in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor early Friday. Around 5:30 a. m. , local cameras caught the sheen floating on the water’s surface. Officials from the State Department of the Environment confirmed the spill and are now working with the U. S. Coast Guard to trace where the o

environment

Gulf Energy Work Continues After Legal Challenge Fails

June 27, 2026

A federal judge recently rejected a lawsuit that wanted deeper checks on how oil and gas projects might harm endangered animals in the Gulf of Mexico. The case argued that government reviews were weak and full of mistakes. But the judge said the lawsuit had no point anymore because the government cr

lifestyle

New Life for East Village Courtyard

June 26, 2026

A big makeover in the East Village finally finished after two years of hard work. The 5, 600‑square‑foot courtyard behind Soho Lofts at E Fourth and E Locust streets now looks fresh and ready for people to enjoy. The old construction signs, orange cones, and heavy machines are gone; instead, guests