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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Discovering the Past: Freeport's Land and Its First Inhabitants

A big project is happening in Freeport, Maine. Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is teaming up with the Penobscot Nation. They want to learn about the land's history. This land was once home to the Wabanaki and Abenaki peoples. They got a $10, 000 grant for this project. The m

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Feb 13 2026BUSINESS

Big Beer Wins in Tough Times

AB InBev, the world's biggest brewer, just shared some good news. They made more money than expected in the last quarter of 2025. This is a big deal because beer sales have been struggling lately. People are buying less beer. Why? Maybe because they don't have much money. Or maybe the weather has be

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

Financial Results: PAR Tech's Big Announcement

PAR Tech, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has some important news to share. They're going to talk about their financial results for the last quarter of the fiscal year 2025. This chat is happening on February 26, 2026. First, they'll release the numbers at 4:00 p. m. ET. Then, there

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Neighbors Fight Back as ICE Stalks Minneapolis

Minneapolis is no longer the quiet city many thought it was. A few blocks can feel normal, but behind that calm a tense watch is happening every day. Federal agents show up in plain clothes and blend into neighborhoods, making people feel watched even though they are not everywhere at once. The fear

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Pregnancy, Antidepressants and Vaccine Politics: A Quick Take

The day after a sunny walk, some health news caught attention. First, a top FDA official stopped Moderna’s new flu vaccine from moving forward. He overruled the scientists who had already looked at the data. Some insiders say a change in tone from the company might flip the decision later. Next,

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Feb 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Space Dreams: Moon Factories, AI Satellites and the Chance of Alien Friends

Elon Musk hinted that future space missions might bring us face‑to‑face with life beyond Earth as technology moves faster. During a company meeting, he talked about building a giant “mass driver” on the Moon that would use magnetic forces to launch objects into orbit. The idea is to push heavy

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Feb 12 2026EDUCATION

New Board Member Aims to Strengthen Highland Schools

John Ross recently joined the board of education for Highland Local Schools, bringing a fresh outlook and a focus on solid leadership. He emphasizes the importance of listening to parents, teachers, and students while steering the district toward academic success. Ross wants the board to stay financ

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Robinhood Turns Crypto Trading Into a Simple Habit

In recent years, buying and selling digital money has moved from niche hobby to everyday activity. Robinhood, a mobile app that started with stocks and options, added crypto in 2018 to keep up with this shift. Today the app lists more than 45 coins, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to newer names like Aval

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Restaurant Faces Repeated Health Failures

A North Syracuse eatery has once again fallen short of health standards after a recent inspection. The Onondaga County Health Department found several serious violations, many of which had been reported in earlier checks. The restaurant’s repeated shortcomings suggest a pattern that raises concerns

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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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