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May 16 2026CRIME

The Rise and Fall of a 1960s Star

Claudine Longet started in Paris but found fame in America during the swinging sixties. She sang on TV shows and even acted in a famous comedy movie that later inspired another comedian’s spoof. Her biggest hit in music came from a Beach Boys cover decades later when it played in a popular TV series

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May 16 2026SPORTS

A Quiet Revolution in Golf Footwear

Golf shoes don’t usually turn heads. Most focus on tech specs over personality. But this new shoe quietly breaks the mold. It borrows from classic design but packs modern tricks most players overlook. The upper mixes two materials. A soft microfiber wraps the foot like a glove. Over it sits a strip

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Council Spot Gets Vacant as Member Moves Away

Chardon’s city council is about to say goodbye to one of its own. Councilman David Lelko announced he’s stepping down after eight and a half years on the job. He’ll officially leave on May 26 when he packs up and moves out of state. His resignation letter still needs to be filed, but the paperwork w

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May 16 2026WEATHER

Running in San Francisco this weekend? Wind and waves could ruin your day

San Francisco’s famous Bay to Breakers race is coming up, but the city isn’t just worried about runners this time. The National Weather Service is warning people to stay away from the coast because strong winds and rough ocean conditions will make things dangerous. Winds could hit 50 miles per hour,

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May 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Stay Safe and Smart This Summer in Colorado’s Wild Places

Colorado’s summer rush is on, with trails filling up and lakes buzzing with boats and paddlers. But the state’s wild beauty comes with real risks. Sudden storms can roll in while you’re miles from help. Rivers fed by melting snow stay dangerously cold even in July. And every year, lives are lost bec

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May 16 2026SPORTS

NASCAR Driver Makes a Surprising Comeback After Health Struggles

A well-known NASCAR driver once left the sport due to serious health problems linked to long races. His sudden exit in 2018 left fans wondering if they’d ever see him race again. Doctors struggled to figure out what was wrong—concussions, dehydration, and extreme fatigue made it impossible for him t

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May 15 2026SCIENCE

Listening to Your Inner Compass

People often think happiness comes from big plans or fancy ideas. In fact, a small daily habit can lift mood almost instantly: paying attention to the body’s quiet signals and acting on them. This habit, called intuition alignment, means noticing a feeling, accepting it without judgment, and letting

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future‑Proofing PC Slots: What PCIe 8. 0 Means for Your Motherboard

"PCIe 8. 0 promises a raw speed of 256 GT/s and up to 1 TB/s on a x16 link, a leap that pushes copper traces to their limits. The standard’s draft says it is “evaluating new connector technology, ” hinting that the long‑standing card‑edge slot may need a redesign. The current design, first used in 2

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May 15 2026FINANCE

Maine’s 25‑Year Journey of Helping People Own Homes and Grow Businesses

MaineStream Finance, a nonprofit rooted in Penquis, has marked a quarter‑century of making money more reachable for Mainers. From the start in 2001, its goal has been simple: give people who don’t fit traditional bank rules a chance to buy homes, start or grow businesses, and build solid financial f

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Political Ads and Hidden Money: A Closer Look at a Washington Group

A watchdog group has filed a 24‑page complaint against the conservative committee Let’s Go Washington, saying it did not report more than 150 instances of political advertising linked to two statewide initiatives. The complaint, brought by Washingtonians for Ethical Government, claims that the group

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