09 Jan, 2025

Slashing its budget, West Virginia University asks, what is essential?

Schools The state’s flagship school will no longer teach world languages or creative writing — a sign, its president says, of the future at many public universities. The budget cuts have ignited debate about some of the biggest issues facing higher education. Kristian Thacker for The New York Times By Anemona Hartocollis, New York Times […]

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DA asks the public for help finding Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington

Crime Aaron Pennington, 33, allegedly shot and killed his wife, Breanne Pennington, 30, last month. Police recovered his car last week, but have yet to locate him. Gardner resident Aaron Pennington (left) is wanted for the murder of his wife, Breanne Pennington (right). Handout Authorities are still searching for Gardner resident Aaron Pennington, who is […]

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Maine congressman asks for ‘forgiveness’ from Lewiston constituents for opposing assault rifle ban

Politics “Humility is called for as accountability is sought by the victims of a tragedy such as this one.” Rep. Jared Golden is asking for his constituents’ forgiveness as he pledges to work toward an assault rifle ban in Congress following Wednesday’s mass shooting in his hometown of Lewiston, Maine. Eighteen people were killed and […]

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