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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Life Shattered in a Quiet Mountain Town

A small community high in the Rockies is still trying to find its footing after a brutal event that took nine lives, including eight children. The tragedy began at a family home where the suspect, an 18‑year‑old who had been receiving mental health support from police, first turned a gun on her m

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Feb 12 2026OPINION

Immigrants Face the Brunt When a Country Looks for an Enemy Inside

The United States has poured billions into programs that target people who are not born in the country. Many of those efforts aim at individuals who, like the writer, have lived here for decades and hold American citizenship. The funds go into sending federal officers to cities, searching neighborho

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Napanee Town Gets Clean Audit Result for 2024

Greater Napanee has achieved a positive audit opinion for the year 2024. The city had faced concerns in previous reviews, but the latest report shows no material misstatements. Auditors praised the town’s financial controls and transparency efforts. The clean result follows a period of impr

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

New Food Spot and Old Store Closure Shake Up Genesee County

A fresh Panda Express is ready to open in Davison Township, promising nearly forty new jobs. The restaurant plans to start serving its famous Orange Chicken and other dishes next month, after tearing down two old buildings on the site. The chain, which began in 1983, has grown into a popular fast‑ca

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Finding Love Beyond the Numbers

In today’s digital world, dating apps can feel like a fast‑paced sales pitch where people compare themselves to items on sale. A researcher who has spent decades studying relationships says this focus on “mate value” is a myth that makes dating feel more like a job than a journey. He argues that rea

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Southampton Road School Sparks Creativity with Community‑Powered STEM Night

The school’s second annual STEM evening drew third and fourth graders, their siblings, and curious parents into a vibrant showcase of science and art. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College, a collaboration that began two ye

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Healthcare Workers, Their Choices, and the Limits of Abortion Care

The topic is how doctors, nurses and other staff in Australia decide not to help with abortions. Their personal beliefs sometimes stop them from providing the service, but no one has looked closely at why or how this happens. Because of that gap, we don’t know if the rules in place actually he

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

Celebrating a Music Mentor Who Shaped Lives

Edward P. Norris III, a teacher from Smithtown who runs the choral program at Glen Cove High School, will be honored as the 2025 Educator of Note by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The award ceremony takes place on March 20 in Stony Brook, where Norris will receive his plaque a

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Germany Boosts Film Funding: A New Deal for Local Creators

The Berlin film community gathered in a packed theater to hear about the government’s fresh plan that will raise yearly support for movies and TV shows to €250 million. The proposal also introduces a new rule that forces streaming services and broadcasters to help pay for German and European product

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Virginia Wind Project May Raise Energy Bills

A court decision has cleared the way for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, even after a former administration tried to stop it over security concerns. The plan was approved by the state regulator in 2022 under a law that forces the main utility, Dominion Energy, to become carbon‑

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