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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: 311-320Falcon watchers prepare for 2026 nesting season as Hamilton peregrine lays eggs
Hamilton Falconwatch reports McKeever has laid two eggs at the Sheraton nest and volunteers are being sought for spring monitoring.
Conference to boost early childhood development set for New Bern campus.
Craven Smart Start and partners will hold the 20th Annual Building Brighter Futures Conference on Saturday at Craven Community College in New Bern, running 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Alisha Plescher will deliver the keynote address.
State grants expand internet access in Craven County
Craven County will receive part of $26 million in Stop‑Gap Solutions awards to extend high‑speed internet in rural areas, including nearly $1.68 million to Brightspeed for 2,439 locations and about $413,259 to HarvestBeam for 95 locations.
Beacon Credit Union donation supports Jackson County Chamber
Beacon Credit Union presented a $775 donation to the Jackson County Chamber to support efforts to strengthen local businesses. The presentation included Beacon members and Michelle Stephens, who also works for the chamber.
New Smyrna Beach invites public to annual strategic planning workshop
The New Smyrna Beach City Commission will hold its annual strategic planning workshop on Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m. at the Brannon Center, where City Manager Kevin Cowper will present nine priority themes to guide the next budget and departmental initiatives.
Baylor celebrates Women's History Month with annual breakfast honoring female faculty
Baylor's Office of the Provost hosted a complimentary annual breakfast honoring female faculty's research, awards and service during Women's History Month, and President Linda Livingstone spoke at the event.
After-school funding bill could expand student learning beyond the classroom
House Bill 2021 would create state-funded grants in Oklahoma to support after-school programs like 4-H, focusing on the 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. window; the bill passed the Oklahoma House and is now under Senate consideration.
Summit Street housing project in Iowa City advances with new funding
Iowa City has hired Baker Tilly as development manager and received a $3.7 million PRO Housing Grant to advance a planned 36-unit affordable housing project on North Summit Street.
Montecito native Jason Copus appointed to fire district board.
Jason Copus was unanimously chosen and sworn in as the newest member of the Montecito Fire Protection District board, replacing Stephen Dougherty; he must run in the 2026 election if he wants to remain on the board.
Wine for Whiskers fundraiser marks 10 years of building a healthier pet community
The East Idaho Spay and Neuter Coalition will host Wine for Whiskers on March 28, 2026, at the Willard Arts Center to raise funds for low-cost spay and neuter vouchers. EISNC says it has distributed over 4,000 vouchers since its founding in 2016.