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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

All-Conference Softball Players and Upcoming Running Event Highlights Local Talent

Seven athletes from Hall High School and Princeton High School secured spots on the 2026 Three Rivers East All-Conference Softball Team, with two players chosen without a single dissenting vote. Princeton’s Keely Lawson and Avah Oertel earned first-team honors, while their teammates Reese Reviglio a

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Lynnwood finally opens new mental health facility after years of delays

After waiting nearly five years, Lynnwood has officially opened its Crisis Care Center—a place designed to help people during mental health or substance use emergencies without automatically sending them to jail or an overcrowded hospital. The idea came after a tragic incident in 2021, when a woman

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Jun 02 2026SPORTS

Football’s governing body takes big step to support women players properly

FIFA is stepping up in a big way by launching a free online library packed with 30 short courses that anyone connected to women’s football can study. Players, parents, coaches, doctors, even whole national federations – they can all log in, pick a topic like sleep or strength training, and finish a

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

A hospital earns top marks for handling tough injuries in the mountains

Aspen Valley Health just got a rare “no problems found” stamp of approval for its trauma services. Every three years, state teams drop in to check everything—from how fast broken bones are fixed to whether the ski patrol radios match the hospital monitors. This time, they spent days watching how tea

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Jun 02 2026LIFESTYLE

Finding the Right Place to Fit In After 55

A reader in their late 50s feels out of place in a community designed for older adults. They dress casually—long jean shorts with a belt and a tucked-in T-shirt—but neighbors seem to react negatively. Someone even told them their style makes others uneasy. Instead of joining group meals, they now ea

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

Why North County’s Hospital Needs Measure H to Stay Strong

For over 25 years, Tri-City Medical Center has been the go-to emergency care spot for North County’s families. Doctors there have seen it all—from sudden heart attacks to car crashes—and they know how fast lives can change when help isn’t nearby. But now, the hospital faces a big test: Measure H, a

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Jun 01 2026ART

Little Italy’s Art Walk: Food, Fun and Fresh Faces

Cleveland’s Little Italy isn’t just about pizza and pasta; it’s a hub for creativity that has drawn crowds for 40 years. The neighborhood’s annual art walks bring local artists, musicians and themed restaurants together in a lively street‑sweeping showcase. The next event runs from Friday, June 5

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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

Why We Follow Our Teams

Sports fans are people who keep their eyes on the game and feel all kinds of emotions. They do it because life can be dull, chaotic or lonely. When we watch a match, something fun happens that makes us forget everyday problems. The second reason is order. Sports have a calendar: playoffs

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Brain Boosters: How Learning and Play Help Fight Alzheimer’s

Studies show that staying mentally active can strengthen the brain’s “reserve, ” a buffer against age‑related decline. Researchers looked at how long‑term learning and different hobbies influence thinking skills in people ranging from healthy adults to those with early signs of Alzheimer’s. They com

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Jun 01 2026EDUCATION

Flag Day Fun: Jackson College Celebrates with Games, History and Freebies

Jackson College is throwing a Flag Day party on June 15 from 10 a. m. to noon, and everyone’s invited. The event mixes education and fun, letting guests explore the stories behind Old Glory. Families can dig into craft stations, play flag-themed games, and check out military displays. The celebratio

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