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Falmouth, MA, Advances Electric Vehicle Adoption and Charging Infrastructure

Falmouth, MA, Advances Electric Vehicle Adoption and Charging Infrastructure

The Town of Falmouth, Massachusetts, is actively working to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) among its residents, businesses, and visitors. This initiative includes providing comprehensive information on EV basics, available charging options, and public charging station locations. Falmouth is also dedicated to informing the community about various rebates and incentives for EV purchases and charging infrastructure installation. The town's efforts are part of its pursuit of the 'Charging Smart Designation,' a national recognition program for communities that support EV adoption and expand charging access. Falmouth has already taken significant steps, such as collaborating with electric utilities, developing an EV charging permitting checklist for residential and non-residential projects, and installing publicly available EV chargers. These actions aim to simplify the permitting process and make EV charging more accessible throughout the community. The town is further reviewing local zoning...
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Top 10 events this weekend include fall fests and a Bengals home game

Top 10 events this weekend include fall fests and a Bengals home game

Don your stripes for another Bengals home game, browse the Hyde Park Square Art Show or eat goulash at Donauschwaben Oktoberfest.
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Less than once planned, DCPS still wants new Venetia Elementary by 2028

Less than once planned, DCPS still wants new Venetia Elementary by 2028

The new school would combine students from Venetia and Ortega elementaries as well as pre-kindergarten, but wouldn't change other attendance lines.
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Comedian Nikki Glaser Apologizes for "Dumb Joke" About Disabled Trans Influencer Briel Adams-Wheatley

Comedian Nikki Glaser Apologizes for "Dumb Joke" About Disabled Trans Influencer Briel Adams-Wheatley

Comedian Nikki Glaser Apologizes for "Dumb Joke" About Disabled Trans Influencer Briel Adams-Wheatley
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Haddonfield School District Implements New K-5 Screen Time Guidance Prioritizing Handwriting and Physical Texts

Haddonfield School District Implements New K-5 Screen Time Guidance Prioritizing Handwriting and Physical Texts

The Haddonfield School District in New Jersey has introduced new K-5 educator guidance aimed at limiting screen time and re-emphasizing traditional learning methods. This guidance prioritizes handwriting and reading physical texts, with specific rules for different grade levels. For instance, kindergarten and first-grade students are not permitted to publish writing on devices, and while fourth and fifth graders can use digital tools for drafting, handwriting remains the expected mode for note-taking. Chromebooks are now kept in classrooms by default, rather than being sent home daily, and recess is designated as screen-free. The district spent nearly a year developing this guidance, incorporating research, staff experience, and parent feedback. This move aligns with a national trend among school districts to reduce screen time, a concern also highlighted by the U.S. Surgeon General's warning on the harms of screen use earlier this year.
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Hunger Action Heroes Unite! Launches National Challenge to Combat Hunger and Food Waste Among Students

Hunger Action Heroes Unite! Launches National Challenge to Combat Hunger and Food Waste Among Students

Hunger Action Heroes Unite! (HAHU), a social enterprise of Feeding San Diego, has launched a free National Challenge aimed at engaging students in grades four through nine across all 50 states and D.C. The initiative encourages students to take action against hunger and food waste in their communities. Through an original comic book and a standards-aligned curriculum, HAHU educates students on these issues and the power of empathy. The challenge invites participants to identify a way to fight hunger or food waste, take action, document their efforts with pictures and video, and reflect on their impact. Entries are accepted through March 12, 2027. The program highlights the significant need, noting that food waste at schools is estimated at $1.7 billion annually, while one in five children in America face hunger, often in the same cafeterias where food is discarded.
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Missouri Lawmakers Underfund Public Schools by $190 Million, Prioritizing Vouchers

Missouri Lawmakers Underfund Public Schools by $190 Million, Prioritizing Vouchers

Missouri's public schools are facing significant underfunding, with the state budget falling short by $190 million according to the state's foundation formula. This deficit is projected to increase to over $270 million for the next fiscal year, as the Missouri State Board of Education did not request the required funding amount. This decision by the Board, made during its September 15 meeting, is unprecedented and further exacerbates the financial challenges faced by public schools, particularly those in urban areas like Kansas City. Despite the underfunding of public education, the state budget allocates $60 million for private school vouchers, an increase of $10 million from the previous year. This prioritization of private school funding over public school needs is a recurring pattern, even as the state invests heavily in other areas such as roads, buildings, and economic development.
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The Hartford Expands Employee Benefits Underwriting Program and Disability Support

The Hartford Expands Employee Benefits Underwriting Program and Disability Support

The Hartford Expands Employee Benefits Underwriting Program and Disability Support
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Bridgeport-Spaulding Community Schools Appoints Dr. Roberto Garcia as Interim Superintendent Amidst Leadership Changes

Bridgeport-Spaulding Community Schools Appoints Dr. Roberto Garcia as Interim Superintendent Amidst Leadership Changes

Bridgeport-Spaulding Community Schools in Bridgeport Township, Michigan, has appointed Dr. Roberto Garcia as its new interim superintendent. This appointment comes as the district continues to navigate a series of leadership transitions. Dr. Garcia takes over from Saginaw Intermediate School District Superintendent Jeff Collier, who temporarily filled the role last week. Collier will continue his duties as superintendent of the Saginaw ISD. The school board is also progressing in its search for a permanent leader, having voted to enter into contract negotiations with Anita Steward. Steward previously served as interim superintendent for Flint Community Schools. These changes follow the resignation of the previous interim superintendent, who had been leading the district since the beginning of the school year, and the earlier decision not to renew the contract of former Superintendent Mark Whelton, which had caused controversy among community members.
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Nor'easter Brings Heavy Rainfall to Massachusetts

Nor'easter Brings Heavy Rainfall to Massachusetts

A powerful nor'easter has brought heavy rainfall to Massachusetts over the weekend of September 26-27, 2026. The storm has resulted in significant rain accumulation across the state, with some areas receiving over 6 inches of rain. Notable totals include 6.47 inches in New Bedford, 4.76 inches in West Tisbury, and 4.71 inches in Falmouth. The National Weather Service has reported that the storm delivered prolonged periods of heavy rain, causing localized flooding in some areas. The nor'easter is expected to continue impacting the region into the early part of the week. [WCVB, 2026-09-27 12:38:00 GMT]
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Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision

Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision

As Maine Republican Susan Collins seeks a sixth Senate term, some voters are bringing up her 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice
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Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision

Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision

As Maine Republican Susan Collins seeks a sixth Senate term, some voters are bringing up her 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice