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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Newtown's Big Spend: Millions for School Fixes

Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They gathered to greenlight a bunch of big-ticket items for the town's schools and infrastructure. The total cost? A whopping $15 million. The meeting kicked off at 7:33 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Everyone was there except for Janette Lamoure

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Mar 13 2025SPORTS

Woody Paige: From Cancer to TV Farewell

Woody Paige, a 78-year-old sports journalist, is facing a double whammy: a recent cancer surgery and the end of his long-running TV show. But he's taking it all in stride. Paige underwent facial surgery for melanoma last month, but the good news is, he's cancer-free. He's got a six-inch scar, but h

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Mar 13 2025FINANCE

Intel's New Chief: A Fresh Start or More of the Same?

Intel has a new leader in town. Lip-Bu Tan, the former CEO of Cadence Design Systems, will step into the role of Intel's CEO on March 18th. This move comes after a long search for a permanent replacement for Pat Gelsinger, who retired at the end of last year. Tan's appointment is a big deal for Inte

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Mar 13 2025CRIME

Missing Student: A Complex Search in the Dominican Republic

A young woman named Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student from the U. S. , vanished during a spring break trip to Punta Cana. She was last seen entering a beach area near a Riu hotel. The disappearance happened around 4:15 am on a Thursday, just three days after she arrived with a group of friends

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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-10: A New Journey to the ISS

The SpaceX Crew-10 mission is all set to blast off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A at 7:49 PM ET tonight. The weather is looking good. The Dragon spacecraft will be carried into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It will meet up with the ISS around 6:00 AM ET on March 13th. T

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

The Civil Rights Office: A Casualty of Layoffs

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been significantly impacted by recent layoffs. The layoffs have resulted in the closure of seven out of 12 regional offices and a loss of nearly half of its staff. This has left many concerned about the future of civil rights protections i

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Big Brother in Schools: AI Watching Students

Schools are using AI to monitor students' online activities on school-issued devices. This is done to keep students safe, but it raises serious questions about privacy and security. Students use these devices for more than just schoolwork; they also cope with personal struggles like depression, hear

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Mar 12 2025SPORTS

Maine's Basketball Boom: The Flagg Twins and the NCAA Hopes

Maine is making waves in the basketball world this March. The Pine Tree State is buzzing with excitement as its flagship university, the University of Maine, is on the brink of a historic moment. The Black Bears are just one victory away from securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament. This would be a m

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions Escalate: Canada Hits Back with Tariffs

Canada has just announced a new round of tariffs on U. S. goods. This move comes as a response to the recent tariffs imposed by the U. S. on steel and aluminum. The Canadian government has decided to impose a 25% tariff on over 21 billion dollars worth of U. S. goods. This includes a wide range of p

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Mar 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Music Money Maze

The music business is thriving. In 2024, Spotify paid out over $10 billion to the music industry. This number sounds huge, but the reality for songwriters is not as bright. The music industry's revenue has skyrocketed in the past decade. In 2024, nearly 1, 500 artists made over $1 million in royalti

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