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‘Always working,’ Rogers High School band continues to inspire
The band in rural Alabama has raised generations of musicians
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4mNew Bessemer mayor fires city attorney; council rehires him hours later
Bessemer's new mayor fired the city attorney. Then the council hired him back on a 4-3 vote.
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8mNew process gives Alabama data center contracts automatic approval if PSC fails to vote in 90 days
The 90-day provision drew criticism from groups that pushed the PSC to require an affirmative vote on every contract.
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3mBoston’s Frostival to return with bigger lodge, extended Ferris wheel season
Organizers say the festival's second season will "build on" the success it had last year.
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3mCould Worcester add more public bathrooms? Council seeks plan from manager
Worcester City Council asked the city manager to identify locations for permanent public restrooms and consider temporary porta-potties, starting in District 2, amid debate over business input and urgency.
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2mBody of missing Hood River kayaker found in Columbia River, officials say
David Kalousdian's body was recovered from the Columbia River days after his drifting kayak was found, with investigators noting his life vest lacked a recharge kit, making it ineffective.