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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Starlink Launch

March 17, 2026

The day began early in Florida, where a Falcon 9 rocket was set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, called Starlink 10‑46, carried 29 new satellites that will join the growing network of low‑Earth orbit internet nodes. Launch time was fixed for 9:27 a. m. , and the c

sports

Field Moves to Chiefs, Jets Look Ahead

March 16, 2026

The New York Jets have decided to part ways with quarterback Justin Fields after just one season. A trade has been arranged, sending Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth‑round draft pick slated for 2027. The deal lets the Jets keep a portion of Fields’ contract, but they will sti

politics

Community Spirit: A Portland Hub for Irish Culture

March 16, 2026

Portland’s largest St. Patrick’s Day open house drew about 750 people, turning the historic Irish Heritage Center into a lively gathering place for music, dance, and art. The event highlighted the center’s core goal: keeping its building alive while sharing Irish traditions with everyone. The city

opinion

A Teen’s Unplanned Irish Journey

March 16, 2026

I was fifteen and alone in Dublin, a city that felt more like the 1950s than the modern world. A last‑minute change sent me from a planned trip to Greece straight into an Irish airport, where I was clueless about how to use the local phones. A friendly couple, Sheelagh and Eddie McDonnell, had left

weather

Wind, Snow and Sudden Chill Hit Northeast Ohio

March 16, 2026

Early Monday a cold front pushed through the region, turning a mild start into a windy and wet day. Rain fell while gusts of 20 to 30 mph hit the area, with spikes up to 55 mph that could toss loose objects and knock down branches. A wind advisory is in place until 8 p. m. , so drivers with trucks o

sports

Cheltenham Festival Lights Up With Stars and Racing Thrills

March 14, 2026

The Cheltenham Festival is a top event in Britain’s sports calendar, drawing fans, photographers and famous faces to the Gloucestershire town. On Gold Cup Day, the crowd cheered as the most coveted trophy was fought over. Harry Redknapp entered a strong contender, The Jukebox Man, but Gaelic Warr

entertainment

New Beginnings? Why The Mentalist Revival Might Not Happen

March 14, 2026

The hit crime show that followed the sharp‑seeing former psychic, Patrick Jane, has seen a fresh wave of viewers thanks to its recent addition to Netflix in several countries. The series, which ran on CBS for seven seasons from 2008 to 2015, has climbed into the top ten lists in places like the UK a

weather

Boston Weather Mix: Sunny Start, Snowy Finish

March 13, 2026

The day opened with bright skies and cool air in Boston. By afternoon, clouds thickened and a mix of rain and snow began to appear across the region. Areas along and north of the Massachusetts Turnpike were most likely to see this mix as the night progressed. Northern parts of the state and southern

weather

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Weather: What to Expect This Sunday

March 13, 2026

The big St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are coming up in several New England cities, and people will be lining streets like Broadway in South Boston or watching the processions in Worcester, New Haven, and Portland. These parades are known for going ahead even when the weather is less than perfect; o

business

Conflicting Claims Over Boston Land Auction

March 11, 2026

The Dot Ave. area in South Boston is now the center of a tangled legal battle involving Andrew Collins and several investors. Andrew Collins, who has long tried to turn the land into a life‑science campus, never formally pitched a project to the city. His brother, state Senator Nick Collins, say