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Jun 15 2026ART

New Art Leader Takes Charge at Southeast Louisiana

Michael Eble has stepped into the role of head of visual arts and design at Southeast Louisiana University. Before this, he was assistant dean for the College of Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he managed collegewide communication and ran the Fletcher Hall Gallery. Eble also

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Jun 11 2026SPORTS

A Star‑Studded Conversation: Michael J. Fox and Caleb Williams

Michael J. Fox, known worldwide for his roles in film and his work with Parkinson’s research, recently shared a surprising encounter with the Chicago Bears’ rookie quarterback. During a podcast episode hosted by Chris Simms, Fox explained that just before the NFC Championship game he ran into the ac

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

When Sleep Becomes a Struggle: A Look at Michael Jackson's Late-Night Battle

Michael Jackson spent years trying to outsmart sleepless nights. Toward the end, even extreme doses of cough syrup couldn’t deliver the rest he craved. Reports from someone who saw him firsthand describe a night where Jackson downed enough syrup to knock out most people—but not him. He chugged two f

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

Planning for tomorrow’s schools today

School districts don’t work in isolation; they mirror the towns they serve. In the Freeport area, leaders have spent the past year not just running classrooms but also mapping out what those classrooms might look like years from now. Instead of focusing only on immediate needs like bus schedules or

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May 28 2026HEALTH

Mapping the Hidden Risks of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a silent threat that can lead to serious health problems. Scientists have long known that the places we live affect our health, yet most tools to predict hypertension ignore this. A new study tackles that gap by adding location data into prediction models. The researche

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Take the Ice: A New Docu‑Series About Vancouver’s Junior Hockey

Michael Bublé, the hit‑making singer from Burnaby, and Drew Scott, known for his home‑renovation shows, have joined forces to launch a six‑episode docu‑series on Prime Video. The series focuses on the Vancouver Giants, a junior hockey team in which both men hold ownership shares. The show follows t

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May 21 2026ART

Painting Mixes Faith and Diary Lines in a Fresh Look

Michaela Yearwood‑Dan’s latest canvas, called “The Sparrow Is Never Lost, ” shows bright layers of orange, red and pink on two tall panels. Tiny glass beads in brown and green add texture, while handwritten words appear across the surface. One phrase, “Aint no shame in me, ” echoes the spirit of her

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Reducing School Costs Through State‑Wide Health Coverage

School districts in Maine are facing a sharp rise in health insurance expenses. In one district with more than 600 staff members, premiums have climbed by over $1 million, pushing the total employer outlay to nearly $10 million. These figures only represent the portion paid by schools; employees the

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Old Show Finds New Fans as Movies and Reboots Light the Way

Michael Mann has built a career that spans writing, producing and directing for more than sixty years. He began on the TV series Starsky & Hutch in the mid‑1970s and moved into films with his first feature, Thief, in 1981. His reputation grew with successes like Manhunter (1986), The Last of the

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Gas Prices and Big Decisions: Why Some Voters Stand by Trump

High gas prices are hitting rural Colorado hard. Amy Van Duyn, who works at Stubs liquor store in Wiggins, now pays 50% more to fill up than she did when Trump returned to office. She used to spend $36 for a full tank. Now, that money buys barely half. Her coworker Tonyah Bruyette feels the pinch to

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