The recent winter brought more than snow to Lewiston and Portland. A sudden increase in ICE patrols sparked fear among immigrant families, especially those from Somalia, Afghanistan, the Congo, Angola and Ukraine. Their worries were clear in hushed conversations and hurried steps through town street
A long study followed almost 3, 000 older adults for twenty years. Only one type of brain exercise stood out: “speed training. ” These games asked participants to spot and move on visual clues quickly. Those who did the initial five‑week program and then had refresher sessions at about one
A historic community center in Port Richmond is getting a much-needed face-lift, thanks to a big chunk of federal cash. The center, which has been a go-to spot for locals for decades, is set to get a serious upgrade. The $2. 5 million grant is part of a larger federal spending plan. It's a big deal
A recent study looked at how thinking skills change as people get older and how this affects their risk of dying. It focused on men and women aged 55 and up in Zaragoza, Spain. Over 2, 400 people were part of this study. They took tests to measure their thinking skills over 12 years. The results sho
Detroit is making a big move to support its young people. The city has just set up a new Youth and Education Department. This is a big deal because it shows that Detroit is serious about investing in its future. The mayor, Mary Sheffield, made this announcement. She said that to make Detroit better
Willy Nast, a resident of Ames, has taken a unique approach to true-crime storytelling. His podcast, "City of Lights, " focuses on the aftermath of a tragic event rather than the crime itself. The story begins in Aurora, Illinois, where Nast, then a 22-year-old creative writing student, knocked on t
In a neighborhood where survival often takes precedence over dreams, Kamila Vargas-Gonzalez defied the odds. She grew up in Bachman Lake, a community where families like hers struggled to make ends meet. Her mother worked multiple jobs, yet they still moved frequently, chasing affordable rent. The f
The ocean floor is a mystery. We have lots of pictures, but making sense of them is hard. People usually do this by hand. It takes a long time and costs a lot. But there's a new tool called Squidle+. It's changing the game. Squidle+ uses something called machine learning. This is like teaching a co
Meta, the company behind Facebook, is planning to add facial recognition to its smart glasses. This is not a surprise, but it is a concern. The company has been working on this for a year, even though it knows there are risks. Meta thinks people will be too busy with other things to notice or care.
Hispanic Americans face a tough challenge with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Many in these communities rely heavily on their faith for strength and guidance. This makes churches and faith-based groups a natural place to discuss AUD and find support. However, there's a lack of research on how AUD and s
