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Mayors gather at College Park for Ladies First: Meet the Mayors 2026.
At the 3rd Annual 'Meet the Mayors of Georgia' event in College Park, several Black women mayors discussed their paths to office and municipal priorities such as data centers, small business support and youth engagement.
Long Island launches 'hydrant heroes' contest to clear snow from fire hydrants
Long Island fire departments asked residents to clear snow around fire hydrants and are running social-media 'hydrant heroes' contests offering local prizes; officials said clear hydrants speed emergency response.
Community briefs: Hancock County volunteer fair and local events
The Community Foundation of Hancock County will host an open-house volunteer fair March 7 in Greenfield where local nonprofits will staff booths and light refreshments will be available. Separate events include a March 5 panel on western Hancock County hosted by the Chamber and a trivia fundraiser supporting Greenfield Police Department's Cops-4-Kids program.
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The author describes a trip to Egypt funded in part by work and family, noting hospitality and visible security, and explains that after September 11, 2001 he studied Islamic texts and engaged in interfaith dialogue to counter Islamophobia.
Obituary: Bruce W. Goodwin remembered for family and kindness
Bruce W. Goodwin of Windham died peacefully on Jan. 5, 2026; he is survived by his wife Alice Mosbacher Newell, children, grandchildren and siblings.
Obituary: Miriam Ulbrick Bradstreet Keller, Palermo resident who served her community
Miriam Althea Keller, 79, of Palermo, died Dec. 21, 2025, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta; a celebration of her life is scheduled for Jan. 24, 2026 at Palermo Christian Church.
TCAPS outlines sustainability goals and approves superintendent contract
Traverse City Area Public Schools trustees reviewed a one-year sustainability "1.0 plan" aiming to have each school reach Michigan Green Schools "Green" status in 2026, and they approved a new three-year contract for Superintendent Dr. John VanWagoner.
State of the State 2026 outlines student aid, foster support and veteran clinics.
Governor Kathy Hochul proposes continuing a tuition freeze for resident undergraduates at SUNY and CUNY and expanding student supports including Reconnect program additions, Veterans Services Clinics, and new help for former foster youth.
Salvation Army campus expansion in Springfield set to begin construction
Construction preparations are underway for the Salvation Army’s expanded campus in Springfield, and officials say work will begin after final building permits are approved.
Cohousing community planned in Vermillion, South Dakota
Local investors plan Dakota Prairie Commons, the state's first cohousing development, on five acres near Vermillion's main street; organizers aim to break ground in November with building starting in spring 2027.
SoLAcc reports 2025 highlights and milestones
South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) said 2025 brought new academic and workforce programs, national recognition, major grants, and expanded campus resources across Acadiana.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events scheduled in Evanston and Skokie.
Evanston and Skokie will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the Jan. 19 federal holiday with local gatherings that include a community celebration, a candlelight vigil, a teen volunteering session, a university keynote panel and an oratorical contest.
Routt County Humane Society receives $7,000 grant for behavior enrichment programs
The Routt County Humane Society received a $7,000 grant from the Animal Assistance Foundation to hire a certified dog trainer to design behavior enrichment programs and offer weekly sessions for pet owners and recent adopters, the organization said.