Pandemic carves hole in state's cultural sector JULY 15, 2020.....The arts and culture sector, a major piece of the Massachusetts economy, will need hundreds of millions of dollars and multiple years to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, according to testimony delivered to state senators on Wednesday.Senators have been holding a series of listening sessions to gauge the pandemic's effects on different segments on the economy and check in on the gradual reopening of businesses.During Wednesday's session, [...] More
July 15 is tax deadline day. Here are 4 tips for filing. Millions of taxpayers took advantage of the IRS decision to push back the tax filing deadline due to the coronavirus pandemic. But with the tax filing deadline of July 15 upon us, those taxpayers need to take some important steps now to get their returns — and payments — to the IRS ASAP.Tax season is stressful for many consumers in the best of times, but 2020 has heightened those anxieties. More
Winchester students achieve academic honors University of AlabamaThe following Winchester residents graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in spring 2020: Brooke Carroll, Bachelor of Arts in communication and information sciences; Sydney Richardson, Bachelor of Science in commerce and business administration; Elizabeth Schipelliti, Bachelor of Arts in communication and information sciences.Bridgewater State UniversityKathryn G. More
Winchester Alumni Association spotlight: Kerry Lynne McHugh Kerry Lynne is only one of the 2100 Alumni members who have registered with the Winchester Alumni Association. Join the conversation and register today at WinchesterAlumni.org to stay in touch with Kerry and other Alumni across the decades.What class did you graduate with?1995What are you up to personally and/or professionally now? More
Cyclists to make ‘Black Lives Matter’ visible from space Local cyclists are organizing an event on July 18 and 19 to spell out “Black Lives Matter” on a global heat map that can be seen from the moon. Calling this event Wheels of Change, this volunteer group is encouraging everyone to run, walk or ride one of the 16 routes they have created using Strava, a GPS-enabled fitness app. More
Maryland recommends knocking down, rebuilding Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans Officials say new, potentially wider, bridge spans across the Chesapeake Bay could ease traffic snarls, particularly during busy summer months. 11/16/2024 - 12:01 am | View Link
Proposal for New Chesapeake Bay Bridge Moves Forward, Public Input Sought The Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a critical link for Delmarva residents and an essential route to and from the region, currently supports an estimated 27 million vehicles per year. MDTA officials say it ... 11/12/2024 - 11:00 am | View Link
Over 17,000 participate in 2024 annual Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run Nelly Korda is third to surpass $4 million in single season on LPGA, can bank $4 million more at CME Two years ago, Lydia Ko came close to breaking Lorena Ochoa's 2007 mark for most money earned ... 11/10/2024 - 11:00 am | View Link
Chesapeake recycling plant uses new technology to recover metal, including from Baltimore bridge collapse And the company was also ready to help in the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse ... 16, the company celebrated $20 million in capital investment and innovations at its Chesapeake ... 09/18/2024 - 12:44 am | View Link
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Since it opened in 1965, more than 67 million vehicles have crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. One artificial island actually has a gift shop, restrooms, and a parking lot to allow drivers ... 02/27/2022 - 12:48 am | View Link
MIAMI GARDENS — Miami cornerback Damari Brown appeared ready to play before the Hurricanes’ game against Wake Forest, but he did not take the field.
Brown, who has been out with an injury since Week 1, warmed up and was dressed in full uniform before UM’s game against Wake Forest but was on the sideline in a hooded sweatshirt during the game.
Brown, an American Heritage alum, got significant playing time as a true freshman in 2023 and was expected to play a large role this year before suffering an undisclosed injury against the Gators in the opener.
MIAMI GARDENS — There’s a very real chance that Sunday’s game between the Dolphins and Patriots could be a trap game. It has all the elements for the Dolphins.
A so-called trap game is when you look past your current opponent (New England), usually a bad team, and look ahead to the next opponent (Green Bay on Thanksgiving), usually a good team.
You fall into the trap of overlooking your current opponent and lose.
The Dolphins say there’s no chance of that happening.
The Dolphins (4-6), who likely need to win five of their remaining seven games to earn a wild-card playoff berth, maintain their sole focus is on the Patriots (3-8).
The Dolphins have won back-to-back games and they’re riding high, buoyed by a mixture of confidence and strong performances.
“The mindset is obviously we’re in playoff football right now,” wide receiver Tyreek Hill said.
Katy Read | (TNS) The Minnesota Star Tribune
MINNEAPOLIS — Dariia Misko sounded remarkably calm as she described her life in Kyiv, Ukraine, where she frequently hears what sounds like popcorn popping in the distance.
The sound is attacks by military drones from Russia.
“I have repeatedly heard explosions and the work of air defense,” said Misko, a 26-year-old Ukrainian studying for a master’s degree in psychology at a university in Kyiv.
Stephanie Yang and Xin-yun Wu | (TNS) Los Angeles Times
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Amid China’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights, queer influencers are using creative strategies, subtle hashtags and coded language to stay one step ahead of social media censors and provide much-needed support to the community.
A decade ago, LGBTQ+ communities were gaining greater visibility and acceptance in China’s traditionally conservative society.
Stephanie Zito | (TNS) Bankrate.com
Key takeaways
—Trip cancellation and interruption insurance reimburses travelers for prepaid expenses when their trip is canceled or interrupted due to circumstances beyond their control.
—This coverage only applies in specific situations such as illness, injury, natural disasters or financial defaults by travel providers.
—Optional coverage options, such as “cancel for any reason” or “interrupt for any reason” insurance, can provide more flexible coverage but come with a higher cost.
—Many top travel credit cards include trip cancellation and interruption insurance as a cardholder perk.
Whether you get travel insurance through a policy you purchase or from a travel credit card, you’ve probably noticed that most plans include a trip cancellation and interruption insurance benefit.
This perk is one of the most common travel insurance benefits and also one of the most valuable.
By Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju
Thanksgiving used to mean one thing: A long day in the kitchen, pots bubbling and every oven rack occupied. But in 2024, hosts are finding ways to reclaim their holiday time without sacrificing the feast. It turns out, ordering Thanksgiving takeout isn’t just an option – it’s becoming the new normal.
Gone are the days when hosting Thanksgiving meant hours in the kitchen, orchestrating a dozen dishes while trying to keep every detail just right.