I’m still pining for my Uncle Albert’s Marble’s ax

States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets

Win or lose, the North Carolina Tar Heels already will be in elite company when they kick off the college football season against Texas Christian University in a game played in Dublin. They will be among a small but growing number of athletic programs receiving taxpayer funding from their home states. With universities competing to […]

Critics pan one senior’s repeat performance

Dear Abby addresses aging concerns about repetitive storytelling, navigating awkward gift situations, and finding appropriate grief support resources for young widows seeking shared experiences.

Ad on Jackson joins wave of misleading claims in Senate race

As the Maine Senate race heats up, both Republican and Democratic campaigns trade accusations over misleading political advertisements regarding Social Security and Medicaid policies.

Ogwumike announces retirement after this season

WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike announces her retirement after a decorated 15-season career, leaving behind a profound legacy of elite competition, leadership, and advocacy for the sport.

Safe disposal containers can protect workers from being stuck by a syringe on the job

After suffering a traumatic needlestick injury at work, a Presque Isle resident urges local officials to implement sharps disposal boxes to protect public workers and community safety.