The city of Mendota rolled out a one‑day bash that blends birds, art and local pride. The event kicked off at 9 a. m. on June 14 with a nature‑journaling class and a guided walk around Lake Kakusha, letting folks spot birds and learn to record their observations. A few hours later the downtown
The new show at Mingei International Museum in San Diego looks at fishing beyond just catching food. It mixes old tools, modern art and movies to show how people and fish have lived together for centuries. The exhibit stays open until November 1, 2026 and is led by Dr. Emily Hanna who talks about th
The Belfast Photo Festival is gearing up to open on June 4, and its headline act has already sparked a firestorm among the photographic community. The event will feature an installation called “Camera Obsolete? ” where guests can grab a hammer and smash old cameras in a room dubbed the Destroy Room.
Arkansas wants to change some federal rules that guide its public schools. The state says these rules slow down progress for students and make it hard to use money wisely. In April, the state’s education department sent a letter to the U. S. Department of Education asking for three special permissi
In a surprising turn, the U. S. Justice Department has started a criminal inquiry into E. Jean Carroll, the author who once said former President Donald Trump had raped her in the 1990s. The investigation centers on whether Carroll might have lied while giving evidence in two civil suits that she wo
Elyria is stepping up its road watch to keep pace with the growing popularity of electric bikes, dirt bikes and scooters. As spring rolls in, more people are hitting streets, parks and pools on these fast vehicles. The police chief told the council that patrols will increase across traffic, bike lan
Buying a house in Maine can feel like climbing a steep hill, especially with high prices and mortgage rates. Yet there are many ways to ease the climb. First‑time buyers can join free or low‑cost education classes that walk them through budgeting, spotting bad lenders and preventing foreclosure. The
The Maine Trappers Association has set up a new scholarship named after former warden pilot Joshua Tibbetts, who lost his life in a tragic aircraft accident on May 12 near Avon. The award was launched through the association’s newly created nonprofit, the MTA Outdoor Learning Foundation, and involve
MP Materials Corp. has officially filed a lawsuit against USA Rare Earth, claiming that the latter copied MP’s confidential permanent magnet technology. The case highlights a clash between two leaders in the rare‑earth industry, each vying for dominance in the global supply chain. MP alleges that US
Kalispell city leaders are set to change how downtown parking works, aiming to free up street spots for shoppers and visitors. The plan comes after a report highlighted that parking shortages might be turning people away from the town’s main shopping area. \ The city council met on Tuesday to discu
