Letter: Dr. Shah’s campaign gives me a renewed sense of optimism

Second Sunday Contra Dance in Rockport

ROCKPORT – Let your shoes fly to the gorgeous Rockport Opera House for a Flying Shoes dance, now scheduled every second Sunday of the month! A unique cultural tradition, this intergenerational and chem-free program invites new dancers and experienced folks alike to participate. The new Rockport dance committee is excited to welcome local folks to […]

Curtis named to dean's list at Plymouth State University

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire — Benjamin Curtis of Levant has been named to the Plymouth State University dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Curtis is majoring in meteorology. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 for the term, be a matriculated student with […]

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 after a high-speed chase with police, had early stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain abnormality linked to repeated concussions, his family announced Tuesday. The Boston University CTE Center, which investigates the long-term consequences of repetitive brain trauma […]

Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to step aside after rape allegation

It’s not yet clear whether the Vermont independent will withdraw his endorsement of Graham Platner.

Democrats looking at replacing Graham Platner try to shape an unprecedented process

Platner has until Monday to submit a withdrawal notice to state officials, and the Democrats would have until July 27 to name a replacement.