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Apr 06 2026EDUCATION

Erie Expands Nursing Campus with $2 Million Upgrade

The Erie Center for Arts & Technology is boosting its campus at 650 East Ave, adding a new wing to the former Wayne Park Baptist Church building. This $2 million upgrade will house the UPMC Jameson School of Nursing and bring modern facilities to the area. Build, a nonprofit linked to Hamot Health

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

New Food and Fun Spots Coming to Biddeford

Biddeford is getting a mix of new restaurants and entertainment venues. A fast‑food chain that sells chicken sandwiches will replace an old Italian restaurant on a downtown lot. The site, once home to Olive Garden, was torn down last year and is ready for a fresh building. Chick‑fil‑A has already re

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

NBA Eyes Seattle and Las Vegas as Next Expansion Cities

The NBA is seriously considering adding two new teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas leading the race. This news follows a recent vote by team owners to explore expansion opportunities. But how did Seattle get this far? Back in 2014, a Boston Celtics owner pushed for an NBA team in the city. Though not

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Money and School Funds: A Question of Fairness

Colorado voters face a new tax proposal that promises more money for schools but takes away refunds they have come to rely on. The plan, called Senate Bill 135, would stop the state from giving back money to taxpayers under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). Instead, it would let the government

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Mar 24 2026BUSINESS

Tanishq Expands Into the Northeast, Welcoming New Jewelry Fans

A new showroom for India’s popular Tanishq jewelry brand has opened in Westborough, Massachusetts, marking the company’s 10th U. S. location and its first in New England. The 4, 000‑square‑foot space opened on Dec. 4 and officially launched on March 6, offering a wide range of gold pieces for weddin

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Big Changes for Seattle's Sports Scene

Seattle just got a huge shake-up in its sports world. The group that owns the NHL team, the Seattle Kraken, has taken over most of Climate Pledge Arena. They’re calling their new umbrella company One Roof Sports and Entertainment. This company will handle the Kraken, the arena, their ice training ce

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Mar 20 2026BUSINESS

New Name, Same Spirit: How a Lafayette Group is Turning Good Vibes Into Bigger Community Events

The story begins with Gus Rezende, a Brazilian who settled in Acadiana and grew a hospitality business that now includes popular spots like Central Pizza and Tropical Smoothie. With his long‑time partner B. J. Crist, the team launched a series of beloved festivals such as Sugar Jam and the Acadiana

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Mar 20 2026SCIENCE

Energy Plans That Weather Every Storm

Renewable power will drive future energy, but it changes with the weather. Because wind and sun are unpredictable, planners must think ahead of time. A new method looks at many years of weather data instead of just one. It starts with a plan built from a single year, then checks that plan a

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Mar 19 2026CRYPTO

Brazil Expansion Boosts Ripple’s Global Reach

Ripple, the firm behind the digital currency XRP, has announced plans to broaden its services in Brazil. The company will offer cross‑border payments, digital asset custody, prime brokerage and treasury management in the country. It will also seek a banking licence from Brazil’s central authority, s

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

WNBA’s New Deal: Bigger Pay, Fresh Start

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its players’ union have finally reached a tentative agreement after more than a year of talks. The deal, still in principle, will set the stage for the league’s 30th season that kicks off on May 8. Negotiations dragged from March to June, wi

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