More contagious variant of COVID-19 found in Connecticut

The first two known cases of a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus have been detected in Connecticut, the governor said Thursday.

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Reopening Florida's theme parks could be long, slow process

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Reopening Florida’s theme parks, among the world’s most visited attractions and one of the state’s biggest economic engines, could be a long process fraught with logistical and public health considerations, an industry executive told a task force charged with reopening the state for business.

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As we prepare to embark on our inaugural "Wine Camp" adventure in France, excitement bubbles up like the finest Champagne. For ten glorious days, we'll be immersing ourselves in the rich tapestry of French wine culture, exploring some of the most iconic regions that have shaped the world of wine as we know it.

Harris' Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has given new urgency to Vice President Kamala Harris' tour of Southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure allies of American resolve following the chaotic end of a two-decade war.

Harris' Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has given new urgency to Vice President Kamala Harris' tour of Southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure allies of American resolve following the chaotic end of a two-decade war.

Harris' Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has given new urgency to Vice President Kamala Harris' tour of Southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure allies of American resolve following the chaotic end of a two-decade war.

Harris' Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has given new urgency to Vice President Kamala Harris' tour of Southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure allies of American resolve following the chaotic end of a two-decade war.

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Author’s historical fiction novels tell harrowing tales

Sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands. And that is precisely what Montana native and author Carol Buchanan did after years of working in the trenches of small-town news, before blazing her own trail, 50-years later, as an award-winning novelist. Buchanan’s quartet of historical fiction novels tell harrowing tales about the questionable morals of vigilante justice during Montana’s post-Civil War gold rush years.

Community briefs for Jan. 29

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Reopening Florida's theme parks could be long, slow process

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Reopening Florida’s theme parks, among the world’s most visited attractions and one of the state’s biggest economic engines, could be a long process fraught with logistical and public health considerations, an industry executive told a task force charged with reopening the state for business.

Reopening Florida's theme parks could be long, slow process

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Reopening Florida’s theme parks, among the world’s most visited attractions and one of the state’s biggest economic engines, could be a long process fraught with logistical and public health considerations, an industry executive told a task force charged with reopening the state for business.

Community briefs for Feb. 6

Author's historical fiction novels tell harrowing tales

Sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands. And that is precisely what Montana native and author Carol Buchanan did after years of working in the trenches of small-town news, before blazing her own trail, 50-years later, as an award-winning novelist. Buchanan’s quartet of historical fiction novels tell harrowing tales about the questionable morals of vigilante justice during Montana’s post-Civil War gold rush years.

Community briefs for Jan. 29

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European Soccer Weekend: Clasico in Madrid and English final

What to watch in the leading leagues in European soccer this weekend:

European Soccer Weekend: Clasico in Madrid and English final

What to watch in the leading leagues in European soccer this weekend:

In Alaska, rural living complicates access to Real ID

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — For many Americans, going to a state motor vehicle office can be a tedious time suck.

In Alaska, rural living complicates access to Real ID

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — For many Americans, going to a state motor vehicle office can be a tedious time suck.