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Nov 02 2025LIFESTYLE

Boston's Winter Wonderland: A Fresh Look at Snowport 2025

Boston's beloved winter market, Snowport, is back for another season, bringing a mix of old favorites and exciting new additions. This year, the market kicks off on November 7 and runs through February 28, 2026, offering a variety of vendors, activities, and events to enjoy. One of the standout fea

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

West Boylston's Big Changes: Apartments, Burgers, and More

West Boylston is buzzing with new projects. A big apartment complex called Gates Brook Place is coming to town. It will have 80 units, with a quarter set aside for affordable housing. The spot is near West Boylston and Pierce streets. The project will cost over $38. 7 million. The developer, Branded

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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

Celebrities Gather for Exciting College Football Showdown

The SMU-Miami football game in Dallas was not just a sports event; it was a star-studded affair. Fans and celebrities alike were drawn to the excitement of seeing two strong teams face off for the first time as ACC rivals. Michael Irvin, a legendary figure in both Miami and Dallas Cowboys history,

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

A New Spot by the Lake: Crying Eagle Brewery's Big Move

Lake Charles just got a new hangout spot! Crying Eagle Brewery has opened a restaurant right by the lake. It's a big deal for the area, showing how the lakefront is getting a makeover. The grand opening happened on a Friday morning. There were pastries, good weather, and a lot of community spirit.

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Nov 02 2025SCIENCE

How Signs and Words Team Up in the Brain

Ever wonder how the brain handles signs and words at the same time? A recent study dug into this, focusing on how learning sign language affects the way we use spoken language. The experiment involved hearing people who don't usually use sign language. They were taught some signs from Catalan Sign L

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Nov 01 2025HEALTH

Heart Helpers: A New Way to Fix a Broken Beat

When the heart's rhythm is off, it can be tough to fix. Normally, doctors use a special wire in the coronary sinus to help the heart beat in sync. But what if that path is blocked? That's where a new method comes in. Instead of going the usual route, doctors can now place the wire on the inside of t

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Nov 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mind and Machines: The Digital Dilemma

In our quest for progress, we are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to solve complex problems. But what happens when we start to depend on it for our mental well-being? This is not a distant future scenario but a reality that is unfolding right now. AI is already being used to de

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Local Heroes: How Cities and Towns Are Fixing What's Broken

When big politics in Washington fail, it's easy to feel hopeless. But guess what? The real action isn't happening in the nation's capital. It's happening right in our neighborhoods, cities, and towns. While Congress struggles to agree on basic stuff, local leaders are rolling up their sleeves and ge

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Money Talks: Who's Backing Whom in Portage's Big Vote?

In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided

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Oct 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

Lake Villa's Bright Future with Solar Power

Lake Villa is about to get a big boost in clean energy. ECA Solar, a company that builds solar projects, is setting up a solar farm just outside the village. This isn't just about making electricity; it's about helping the community and the planet. The solar farm will be built on 29 acres of farmla

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