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Women’s Vote May Decide Maine Senate Showdown

March 28, 2026

The race for a U. S. Senate seat in Maine has turned into a tug‑of‑war over female voters, with Governor Janet Mills and candidate Graham Platner both focusing heavily on this group. Mills launched a new TV spot accusing Platner of past online remarks that downplayed sexual assault. Platner, a v

politics

Belarus and North Korea Strengthen Ties in a Surprise Visit

March 25, 2026

Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang for a brief but symbolic trip that deepened the friendship between his country and North Korea. The Belarusian leader was welcomed with a red carpet, children waving flags, and a meeting with Kim Jong Un’s foreign minister. After the formalities, he sat down

health

CDC Leadership Search Shows Hope Amid Health Department Turmoil

March 20, 2026

The hunt for a new CDC director is sparking cautious optimism, even as the agency grapples with years of shakeups and policy disputes. Recent candidates for the top role suggest better days ahead, but the CDC’s past struggles under political pressure raise questions about stability. The agency has s

politics

Maine Ballot Adds Debate Over Transgender Athletes in School Sports

March 17, 2026

In Maine, a new referendum will let voters decide whether girls’ school sports teams must stay separate from boys and transgender athletes. Organizers gathered over 71, 000 signatures, more than the required 67, 682, so the proposal is set for the November ballot. If it passes, schools would have to

sports

Kansas Coach Bill Self: Background and Values

March 17, 2026

Bill Self is a famous college basketball coach who leads the Kansas Jayhawks. He was born on December 27, 1962 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. His father, Bill Self Sr. , coached girls’ basketball at a local high school. The family name “Self” comes from English roots that go back to medieval times.

celebrities

Stars Celebrate Their Special Days on March 11

March 12, 2026

On this day, several well‑known actors and singers turn another year older. Johnny Knoxville, now 55, is famous for his stunt work in the “Jackass” series and recently began hosting a new version of “Fear Factor. ” Jodie Comer, 33, has gained attention for her role in the BBC drama “Killing Eve” and

crime

Tragic Loss on the Trail: Three Women Vanish in Utah

March 7, 2026

A sudden tragedy struck a beloved hiking spot in Wayne County when 65‑year‑old Linda Dewey and her 34‑year‑old niece, Natalie Graves, were found dead near the Cockscomb Trailhead. The victims had been enjoying a familiar path that offered sweeping views of Utah’s dramatic cliffs when an unknown man

religion

New Spiritual Highlights in the South for March

March 6, 2026

\ The bishop from New York, Rev. Allen K. Shin, will travel to Baton Rouge on March 15 to lead worship at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. \ \ He will open two services, one at 8 a. m. and another at 10 a. m. , offering prayers and reflections for the community. \ \ After the morning rites, he

politics

Kids Out of School: A Debate Over Rules and Rights

March 4, 2026

The Connecticut Department of Education has said it cannot follow a new bill that would require the state to tell child‑welfare officials when families pull their kids out of public schools for homeschooling. The bill, known as Senate Bill 6, was drafted after two tragic cases that raised concerns a

politics

Science Money Keeps Maine’s Ocean Jobs Alive

March 4, 2026

Maine’s coastal economy depends on science money that comes from Washington. When federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA receive cuts, the ripple effects hit fishermen in Portland, aquaculture farms in Brunswick, and towns such as Machias that rely on data to protect t