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A community roundup for March 30, 2026, noting Project Lifesaver availability in Westmoreland County and a schedule of library meetings, food pantries, thrift shops and upcoming local events with reservation details where provided.

The article reports that stress can keep the nervous system alert and fragment sleep, leaving people tired even after eight hours in bed, and it describes three habits—keeping a bedtime routine, writing down worries and positives, and using cognitive shuffling—that doctors said can help the mind relax before sleep.

WZID-FM and Saga Communications presented the 16th annual 20 Outstanding Women awards on March 24 in Manchester, honoring listener-nominated women for community service; Hannaford sponsored the event and the station shared winners' stories on air and social media.

Paul McCartney played two intimate shows at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles to celebrate his forthcoming album, and several well-known artists and actors were reported among the audience.

River Bend dedicated a Slocum oak behind the police station as New Bern's Liberty Tree during a ceremony tied to the national America 250 Liberty Tree Project. The event included local Masonic and historical organizations and marked a date linked to the 5th North Carolina Regiment in 1776.

Overnight US and Israeli strikes struck Tehran and other Iranian cities, and Iranian authorities reported a temporary blackout that has since been restored. Global oil prices rose, and Pakistan said it would host further regional talks aimed at de-escalation.

Mainland Chinese tech firms are increasingly setting up in Hong Kong to raise capital and test products with international clients; PwC reports listings rose to 76 from 30 in 2024.

Novartis reported final two‑year Phase III APPLAUSE‑IgAN results showing Fabhalta produced a statistically significant improvement in eGFR slope versus placebo. The findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the 2026 World Congress of Nephrology.

A study of 96,408 UK Biobank participants who wore activity trackers for a week found that short bursts of vigorous activity were associated with lower risks of type 2 diabetes and dementia over seven years.

A 19ft by 7ft inflatable model of the bowel will be on Market Hill in Luton from Tuesday to Thursday so people can walk inside and learn about bowel cancer symptoms; Bowel Cancer UK says the exhibit is intended to break down barriers and start conversations.

Jewell Brown of East Nashville is a national finalist for the More Than a Pet Community Hero Award from Humane World for Animals for opening her home and helping people and animals in need; the winner will be announced at the Humane World for Animals event in Pittsburgh.

At PAX East 2026 Nintendo showed Switch 2 demos for Super Mario and Pokémon titles that highlighted co‑op, crafting and competitive features; the article frames this as part of a push to deepen engagement around core franchises as the company builds the Switch 2 ecosystem.

The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon brought regional runners together this weekend, with participants pursuing first marathons, personal records, and long-running streaks. Organizers said the event emphasizes community connection and healthier lifestyles.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he and new federal NDP leader Avi Lewis share values and expect to work together after Lewis won 56% on the first ballot at the party convention in Winnipeg.

Eighteen-year-old Anton Frondell, in his seventh NHL day, was shifted to center by coach Jeff Blashill and recorded a secondary assist in Chicago's game against the New Jersey Devils.

At the Juno Awards in Hamilton, Joni Mitchell accepted a lifetime achievement award and called Mark Carney "a blessing" while he stood with her on stage; she also spoke about a past brain aneurysm and recovery.

Elizabeth Prior was appointed the first dean when the Yakima junior college opened in 1928, and the school's first campus building was later named Elizabeth Prior Hall.

St. John's fell to Duke 80-75 in the Sweet 16, and seniors Zuby Ejiofor and Dillon Mitchell showed emotion as coach Rick Pitino praised the team's unity and character.

Most of the roughly 50 Juno Awards were presented at a Saturday banquet, where Alberta pop star Tate McRae won four awards including artist and single of the year; remaining awards, tributes and performances are scheduled for the ceremony's second night.

Egypt ordered early business closures, remote work days and dimmed street lighting to reduce energy import costs; officials reported natural gas import bills rose from $560 million in January to $1.65 billion in March.

Olivia Munn, three years after a breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy, says ongoing medication can be "exhausting" and that she feels "lucky" to be alive.

Alex Duong, a comedian and actor who appeared on Blue Bloods, died at 42 after a 2025 diagnosis of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma; a family friend said he was surrounded by loved ones and was reported to be out of pain.

At Switchback Brewing Company's 'Pints for Pugs' in Burlington, attendees brought dogs and the brewery donated one dollar per drink to Green Mountain Pug Rescue to help cover medical and daily care; organizers plan to return in June with a fenced play area.

A subgroup analysis from the Phase 3 VESALIUS-CV trial reported that adding Repatha to optimized LDL‑lowering therapy reduced first major adverse cardiovascular events by 31% in high-risk primary prevention patients with diabetes; median follow-up was 4.8 years.

The Together-PsA Phase 3b trial reported that concomitant Taltz and Zepbound met the primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints at 36 weeks, showing statistically significant superiority to Taltz alone; greater reductions in psoriatic arthritis activity were seen as early as Week 4, before clinically meaningful weight loss.

Takeda presented Phase 3 data at the 2026 AAD meeting showing once-daily oral TAK-279 (zasocitinib) produced rapid, durable skin clearance in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, with about 69–71% achieving sPGA 0/1 at week 16 and responses increasing through week 24.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that U.S.-affiliated universities in the Middle East are legitimate targets and told staff and students to stay at least one kilometer from campuses. Several American schools in the region have moved instruction online and relocated students and staff.

The University of Arizona's student-run UA Fashion Week presented student-made designs, including upcycled and DIY pieces, in a show inspired by downtown music festivals.

The Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter hosted its first 'Cruising for a Cause' car show with more than 100 cars and collected donated cat and dog food.

A free Beekeeping Vendors Showcase at Mylan Park in Morgantown on March 29 brought local artisans, suppliers and visitors together to explore beekeeping crafts, tools and resources and learn about supporting pollinators.