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Medal of Honor Boulevard connecting Pueblo to Pueblo West opens Friday.
Medal of Honor Boulevard opened Friday, linking Pueblo and Pueblo West after nearly two years of construction and about $40 million in costs. Most funding came from a voter-approved 2016 ballot measure, and a local recycling company says parts of the route include recycled plastic materials.
McGovern highlights art's role in mental health at UMass event
Rep. Jim McGovern spoke at UMass Amherst's 'Art for the Common Good' event about how music, theater and other arts support brain health and community well‑being, and he raised concerns about federal funding for arts programs.
Middlebury Food Pantry launches Summer Feeding Program
Middlebury Food Pantry will offer free lunches to anyone 18 or younger every Friday from May 29 through Aug. 7, and will also distribute a limited number of free grocery bags weekly in partnership with local organizations.
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Showing: 251-260Napa Ag Day brings kids closer to farming and the land
More than 1,200 second- and third-graders attended Ag Day at the Napa Valley Expo on March 26, taking part in hands-on activities such as live animal encounters, soil and beekeeping demonstrations.
New Piatt County animal shelter receives building permits and awaits construction
Piatt County's planned 5,000-square-foot animal shelter has received building permits and organizers say they are waiting for a construction start date while fundraising has reached $1,200,284 toward a $1.5 million goal.
Houston Humane Society opens first stand-alone veterinary clinic
The Houston Humane Society opened a 10,000-square-foot stand-alone veterinary clinic on March 24 that offers full-service care and will serve as a hub for community outreach programs.
Sunset Ridge D29 voters approve renovation and partial rebuild of Middlefork School in Northfield
Unofficial results show 66.9% of District 29 voters approved a $23.5 million bond to help fund a planned renovation and partial rebuild of Middlefork School, and construction could begin as early as April 2027 after certification.
Adoptable dogs from OC shelter get day out with new field trip program
OC Animal Care launched a Dog's Day Out pilot that sends adoptable shelter dogs on supervised outings with volunteers to showcase their personalities and increase exposure. Field trips run Thursdays through Sundays and volunteers receive adoption information and a backpack of supplies.
PV Squared Solar joins Greenfield walking tour with Aaron Vega
PV Squared Solar, a 100% worker-owned cooperative in Greenfield, was a stop on a downtown walking tour with Aaron Vega; the visit highlighted the cooperative's workforce partnerships and local clean-energy work.
Nature heals the mind: How outdoor time supports mental wellbeing
Researchers report that short periods outdoors can lower stress markers and help restore attention, and Eagle Valley's rivers, forests, and views provide many opportunities for those natural experiences.
Province moves tenants into downtown Winnipeg building converted into transitional housing
The Manitoba government bought the former Booth University College and is investing $24.4 million to convert it into transitional housing for 118 people, with about 50 residents already moved in as renovations proceed.
Mini grants awarded to support business growth in southern New Hanover County.
The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation distributed mini grants after receiving $25,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation, offering awards of $1,000 to $5,000 to local businesses and two nonprofits.
Bingo Night fundraiser set for April 16 at Texarkana Convention Center.
For the Sake of One will host a community Bingo Night fundraiser on Thursday, April 16 at the Texarkana Convention Center; tickets are $35 and include a 20-game booklet, a dauber, and chips and salsa.