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Jan 06 2026RELIGION

A New Pope's Vision for a Changing World

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, wrapped up the 2025 Holy Year with a strong message against materialism and prejudice. This special year saw over 33 million visitors to Rome, marking a significant moment in the Church's history. The Jubilee started under Pope Francis in

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Nov 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Roads Getting a High-Tech Makeover

In the heart of Somerville, a young company named Cyvl is shaking up the way cities handle road maintenance. Instead of relying on old-school methods, they're using lasers and AI to spot and fix road problems before they become major headaches. The team at Cyvl has developed a clever sensor that ca

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Nov 19 2025BUSINESS

Newtown's Big Money Talks: Upgrades, Safety, and Future Plans

Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night on November 6th. They talked about spending money on important things like the town hall, fire trucks, and roads. The meeting started at 7:30 p. m. with most members there, except James Gaston. The First Selectman, Jeff Capeci, and the Finance Director, Gl

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Nov 03 2025OPINION

Lewiston's Bond: A Smart Move for Everyone

Lewiston is asking for help again. This time, it's about fixing old pipes and roads. The city wants $22. 5 million to upgrade water, sewer, and storm water lines along Main Street. These lines are really old and can break easily. The city already has some money saved, but it's not enough. In May, a

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Colorado Springs: Paving the Way with High-Tech Roads

Colorado Springs is trying out some cool new tech to make their roads last longer. They're using special asphalt that's tougher and more durable. This stuff is called stone matrix asphalt, or SMA for short. It's thicker and harder to work with, but it's supposed to hold up better, especially on busy

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Jun 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Waite Park's Water Tech Leap: What's the Big Deal?

Waite Park is gearing up for a significant change in how it manages water. Over the next two years, the city will be replacing around 1, 100 old water meters with new, high-tech ones. This isn't just about swapping out old equipment. It's about integrating an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) s

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Aurora Plans for Green Future with EV Charging Stations

Aurora is taking steps to embrace electric vehicles by planning to install 10 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its new Public Works building. This move was recently discussed at the Infrastructure and Technology Committee meeting. The city is looking to partner with Blink Network, LLC, a M

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