Pawtucket is turning back the calendar. A mistake in the school schedule has pushed the end of the year into July, adding extra days for students and teachers alike. The error was spotted when a state office checked if the district met its required 5 hours and 30 minutes of instruction per day. The
The city council is moving forward with a revised bill that tightens police planning around protests near schools, while keeping colleges and hospitals out of the scope. The change came after Council Speaker Julie Menin decided to address concerns instead of pushing a veto‑override, hoping for broad
A recent event at a Maine high school turned into an unexpected lesson in kitchen safety when three students took a bite of soil during a community dinner. The incident happened at the long‑running “Empty Bowl Supper, ” a fundraiser that has been part of Medomak Valley High School’s tradition for ye
The summer heat in New Jersey has become so intense that several schools are shortening their days. Teachers and students alike will leave school early on Wednesday because the temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s. This follows a very hot Tuesday, and high humidity has made the h
The morning began with a burst of energy as girls and women from across the region gathered to celebrate sports day. A former pro soccer player stepped up to speak, telling the crowd that now is the moment for women’s games to thrive. She shared her own journey from college champion to interna
The Baldwin-Whitehall school system plans to spend about 100. 7 million dollars next year, which is nearly 10 million more than this year’s spending. To cover the gap, leaders suggest raising property taxes by 4. 7 percent. The current tax rate sits at 25 mills, but if the plan passes, it will climb
Michigan's 2026 high school tennis season is heating up, with the state finals just around the corner. From May 27 to June 6, the best junior girls tennis players in Michigan will compete at the Midland Tennis Center to prove who deserves the top spot. Before the championship matches begin, fans get
Two young men, aged 17 and 18, allegedly attacked San Diego’s largest mosque on a weekday afternoon, killing three people before taking their own lives inside a nearby car. The 17-year-old, identified as Cain Clark, had been homeschooled for years, though he briefly attended public schools earlier i
A simple school supper turned into a strange lesson when three students tasted what they thought was dessert. The meal, held at Medomak Valley High School, is a long‑running event that gathers the community to share food. During last Wednesday’s gathering, a dish of baked earth was mistakenly
The school’s night crew works when the halls are empty, and their hard work has just been celebrated. Francesco Dori, who helps keep Westfield High tidy after the last class, was chosen for a special fellowship at the district’s 2026 awards. The award, backed by the local Rotary Club, is given
