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Massachusetts man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn’t commit is awarded $13 million
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — For the nearly three decades that he was behind bars, Michael Sullivan’s mother and four siblings died, his girlfriend moved on with her life and he was badly beaten in several prison attacks.
6 min read - LifestylePress Connects | Press & Sun-Bulletin
What temperature do you set your heat at in the winter? Vote in our poll
As the winter is approaching quickly, you may be starting to turn the heat on in your home. Vote here for your desired thermostat temperature.
1 min read - LifestylePress Connects | Press & Sun-Bulletin
Wondering what temperature to set your thermostat at? This is the ideal heat setting
Here are some ways to stay warm and save money while heating your home as you prepare for winter.
2 min read - USTelegraph-Forum
Proposals sought to redevelop Galion church property
The Galion Port Authority owns the former Peace Lutheran Church and believes it could redeveloped into a multi-event venue.
1 min read - USThe Ledger
Six candidates will interview Dec. 12 to fill opening for Circuit Judge in Polk County
The Circuit Judge position in the 10th Judicial Circuit will become vacant with the retirement of Judge Wayne M. Durden on Dec. 31.
1 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Season for Sharing changes approach to helping Indy's kids. What's new and how you can help
IndyStar's annual Season for Sharing fundraiser announces a new partnership with the Central Indiana Community Foundation's Summer Youth Program Fund.
6 min read - USVisalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register
Visalia program recognizing city's historic buildings gets saved
Visalia Heritage will take over funding obligations to keep the city's Historic Recognition Program going.
3 min read - SportsLohud | The Journal News
NY Lottery Win 4, Take 5, Numbers winning numbers for Tuesday, Nov. 26
Check your tickets for New York daily lottery draw games here.
2 min read - USPolitico
Republicans’ big idea for remaking public education hits voter resistance
Texas and Tennessee are among states moving forward with plans to expand taxpayer-funded private school scholarships.
6 min read - LifestyleCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Changes coming to McDonald's menu with $1 McValue menu, $5 meal deal. Here's what's on it
McDonald's is rolling out its new $1 McValue menu in 2025. Here's a look at what's on it and when you can expect to see the deals begin.
3 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
Woodbridge unveils electric shuttle buses to transport seniors
The vehicle was unveiled last week at the New Jersey League of Municipalities annual conference in Atlantic City.
2 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
Branchburg punts fire district action to 2025. Here's why
Branchburg would be the first fire district created in New Jersey in a decade.
2 min read - OpinionLohud | The Journal News
The MTA needs better fiscal management. Then we can talk congestion pricing | Letter
The MTA needs better fiscal management — and an eye on Rockland County — before congestion pricing begins.
1 min read - BusinessThe Bulletin
How you can support Norwich area small businesses for Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 30. Where you can find unique gifts in the Norwich area
2 min read - LifestyleThe Montgomery Advertiser
Lost Recipes: Holiday turkey prices really roasted family budgets in 1886
Once you get past the sticker shock, check out this 1882 recipe for preparing your turkey.
5 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
Pay attention to weather updates; winter weather expected for the Thanksgiving holiday
Winter is ready to make an appearance, just in time for Thanksgiving travel. Check the forecast and tips on how to prepare for it.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Courier & Press
Here's what to know ahead of Small Business Saturday to support Evansville shops
The event started in 2010, and is aimed at celebrating small businesses in their communities.
3 min read - USThe Courier & Press
Looking to pick out your own natural Christmas tree? Several local farms offer the chance.
There are still a handful of places you can pick out your tree and have it cut down and then strapped to your car for a trip to the old homestead.
2 min read - USThe State Journal-Register
'Humbled, honored': Land of Lincoln Honor Flight's Joan Bortolon is First Citizen recipient
"There are so many people out there doing so much good without recognition ... we just want to help whatever target we're helping."
3 min read - USThe State Journal-Register
Looking for a Christmas tree in the Springfield area? Here's where you can get one
Christmas is right around the corner, which means it's time to pick out your tree. Here are some places you can in the Springfield area.
2 min read - OpinionKansas Reflector
Why can’t the Kansas education system pull off a ‘Mississippi Miracle’?
If there was an instruction manual to spark a meteoric rise in reading comprehension, Kansans might look southeast to the state of Mississippi. Dubbed the “Mississippi Miracle,” the state earned nationwide attention when its K-12 achievement rankings rose from 50th in 2013 to 35th in 2021. Even though some Mississippi children who experience poverty or […]
4 min read - USVictorville Daily Press
Walmart must pay former Apple Valley truck driver $35 million in defamation case: jury
San Bernardino County jurors ruled Walmart must pay a former company truck driver from Apple Valley nearly $35 million for defaming, firing him.
3 min read - BusinessSouth Bend Tribune
New bins on way for residents when trash and recycling services change on Jan. 1
As the city of Mishawaka prepares for a new trash services company on Jan. 1, new bins will be handed out by Waste Management (WM) beginning Dec. 2.
2 min read - LifestyleCorpus Christi Caller-Times
Caller-Times Christmas Appeal fundraiser enters 51st year. Here's why we want you to help.
All the money donated to the Christmas Appeal campaign benefits children of families in need identified by our partnering Coastal Bend agencies.
2 min read - USThe Battle Creek Enquirer
71st annual Remember-A-Vet campaign to benefit patients at Battle Creek VA
Battle Creek Enquirer is helping kick off the annual Remember-A-Vet campaign, which provides gifts and some comfort to patients locally
3 min read - USWSB Cox articles
$25,000 reward offered for information on bank stabbing suspect in Atlanta
The reward being offered for information to capture a man accused of stabbing a bank teller during a robbery was increased to $25,000 on Tuesday.
1 min read - USWJAX
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Warm day for Thanksgiving prep, big cool down on the way
Highs today will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s under partly cloudy skies.
1 min read - BusinessThe Bergen Record
Why did the price of eggs go up? Here are a few reasons
The price of eggs have jumped about 24% from June of this year to October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2 min read - BusinessSC Cloud | St. Cloud Times
St. Cloud manufacturer Sunburst Memorials breaks ground on 25,000-square-foot expansion
Sunburst Memorials' expansion will add a 25,000- square-foot production facility to its new space at the Airport Business Park.
1 min read - USThe Bergen Record
FAFSA process to seek college student aid is now open for 2025-26. Here's how to apply
This year FAFSA has a shorter, improved and mostly error-free process following a delayed and glitchy rollout last year.
4 min read - USJournal Star
Here's the latest on a $44 million justice center expansion coming to Pekin
The construction of a $44 million Tazewell County Justice Center annex is progressing. Here's the latest.
2 min read - USJournal Star
Peoria's Santa Claus Parade is almost here. What you need to know about 137th annual event
The 137th annual Santa Claus Parade is returning to Peoria, Illinois. The longest-continually running holiday parade in the U.S. is on Black Friday.
2 min read - USThe Bergen Record
'Unprecedented achievement': Wayne schools chief retiring after 11-year run
In the seven years before he was appointed in June 2014, the district went through a dizzying number of superintendents.
2 min read - OpinionThe Bergen Record
Why not a brewery at Hinchliffe Stadium? | Letter
The trifecta of the Great Falls, a brewery, and Hinchliffe Stadium could provide the right recipe for a robust destination.
1 min read - LifestylePortland Press Herald, Maine
Pass the cranberries: Maine growers embrace intense demand of holiday season
Nov. 27—Tracyn Thayer said she wasn't expecting many cranberries this year, in part because winter flooding ruined her irrigation pond south of Bethel. But when she went to her 2-acre farm, wielding a weed whacker to clean up the tall grasses, she discovered some beautiful, deep red berries peeking out below the blades. Overall, Maine cranberry growers had a good season, said Charles ...
5 min read - LifestyleUSA TODAY
Can you take pets on a cruise? Here's what passengers should know.
With the exception an upcoming dog-friendly cruise, pets typically aren't allowed on board.
2 min read - USPortsmouth Herald
U.S. Customs data: Few arrests on NH border amid immigration debate
The release of the New Hampshire-Canada border data follows a debate about the effectiveness of the Northern Border Task Force Alliance.
2 min read - LifestyleSC Cloud | St. Cloud Times
Where to get a fresh-cut Christmas tree in the St. Cloud area
Several family-owned Christmas tree farms call central Minnesota home, offering a range of tree varieties and other holiday items.
7 min read - USPetoskey News Review
Hayes Township supervisor’s lawsuit sparks fresh turmoil over zoning policy
Newly elected Supervisor William Conklin argues that these last-minute decisions undermine the incoming administration’s authority to reshape the township’s governance.
3 min read - USThe Sault News
This Thanksgiving, the Manna Food Project is feeding more people than ever
“Food insecurity has increased significantly over the last two years," said Manna Executive Director Carrie Klingelsmith.
4 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Warren Graver, Freeport: Connecting kids in foster care to their community
Nov. 27—Warren Graver still displays his all-time favorite book on a shelf in his office. When his twin boys were younger, they chose "Bud, Not Buddy" for story time, a novel about a boy in foster care who left to find his father. "Every person out there has a person," he said. "But they have a challenge to find that person, because we are broken and disconnected from our community." Now, ...
2 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Moon Machar, Portland: Making the outdoors accessible to asylum seekers
Nov. 27—Nyamoun "Moon" Nguany Machar describes her work as "sowing seeds." Machar, 34, of Portland heads #WEOUTSIDE, a program that gives asylum-seeking kids an opportunity to explore the great outdoors. "The outdoors, being barefoot outside and really connecting with nature, goes hand in hand with our mental health," Machar said. "It goes hand in hand with who we are." A collaboration between ...
2 min read - USPortland Press Herald, Maine
Dahlia Verrill, Falmouth: Advocate for trans athletes aims 'to bridge divides and build community'
Nov. 27—Dahlia Verrill learned how to defend her beliefs around the family dinner table. "There is not a single dinner that doesn't end in pretty aggressive comments about pretty controversial things," the 17-year-old Falmouth High senior said. "We're all very open to speaking our minds." Verrill has dared to speak up in support of transgender students' rights to participate in youth and ...
2 min read - USThe Enterprise
Marchers say Brockton deserves safe streets
Walking in Brockton can mean taking your life into your hands. A small group marched downtown to highlight the problem and push for solutions.
2 min read - USWSB Cox articles
Midtown MARTA Station shooting: 1 injured, multiple suspects arrested
The MARTA Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at the Midtown MARTA Station at 10th Street on Wednesday night.
1 min read - LifestyleThe Herald-Mail
Christmas events feature music, trees, shopping, sipping. What to know
Shopping markets, Christmas tree lightings, Santa Claus visits and more to see and do in Hagerstown and the surrounding area.
10 min read - USThe Record Herald
Learn how Quincy orphanage got its start
After the Rev. H.J. Kitzmiller inherited a 160-acre farm, he and his wife donated the land to create Quincy orphanage.
4 min read - LifestyleLivingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus
Holiday guide: 12 events you don't want to miss in Livingston County
As soon as the leftovers are polished off on Thanksgiving, the calendar turns to Christmas. Where to start? We've compiled a nonexhaustive list.
4 min read - USWHIO
Driver arrested for alcohol level 3 times legal limit in Ohio
A man was arrested after being pulled over for OVI on a busy Ohio road.
1 min read - USHillsdale Daily News
Jonesville man earns prison sentence for 8th drunk driving offense
Charles Reister pleaded guilty to a single count of operating while intoxicated as a third offense in a plea deal that dismissed lesser charges.
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