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Newmarket Business Association holds ribbon cutting for new Watershed Restaurant in NewmarketNEWMARKET — The Newmarket Business Association would like to announce a ribbon cutting at the new Watershed Restaurant in downtown Newmarket, NH. The ribbon cutting took place on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in front of the restaurant at 55 Main Street in Newmarket. Welcome Watershed to town.Chamber of Commerce welcomes Sound Temple to SpringvaleSPRINGVALE, Maine — The Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee welcomed Sarah Daigle back from Hawaii and celebrated the opening of Sound Temple in Springvale. Sound Temple, a holistic wellness center founded by Sarah and SuperNova Energetics…

WASHINGTON – North Korean troops in Russia are ready to begin combat within days and are a legitimate military target for the Ukrainian military, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday.Blinken told a State Department news conference that 8,000 North Korean troops are currently stationed in Kursk, a Russian region whose territory was captured by Ukrainian forces this summer. The Russian military is training them in artillery, drones and trench clearing.Blinken said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reliance on the North Korean regime’s military is a sign of weakness. Blinken said Russian troops are suffering 1,200 casualties and deaths per day…

Ask columnist Jason Williams any questions about sports or non-sports, and he’ll answer a selection of your questions on Cincinnati.com. Email:jwilliams@enquirer.comMessage: I would love to read your thoughts on the upcoming election. I wish I could do both jobs (sports and political columnist).Response: The constitutional republic will survive no matter who wins. That’s my most important thought about the presidential election.The most draining thing about this election cycle for me is the effect it has had on our children.I started reporting on this issue after CNN asked 10-year-olds their thoughts on the presidential election in late September (must have been…

Each week during the school year, the Naples Daily News will select players who stood out from the previous week based on a combination of coaches reports and school nominations sent to sports@naplesnews.com and our own coverage. These athletes will be voted on every Monday on naplesnews.com, and readers can vote for who they think worked the hardest. Winners of the Naples Daily News Athlete of the Week voting sponsored by Elevate Home Services will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. To learn more about the winners,…

The News-Press selects players who stood out over the past week based on a combination of coaches’ reports and school recommendations sent to sports@news-press.com and our own coverage. These athletes take part in a poll every Monday on news-press.com where readers can vote for the athlete they think did the best job. The winner of “The News-Press Athlete of the Week” voting sponsored by Elevate Home Services will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. To learn more about the winners, The News-Press will conduct a Q&A session…

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani couldn’t hide his discomfort.After suffering a subluxation of his left shoulder in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, the Dodgers superstar somehow found his way into the team’s lineup starting Monday’s Game 3.The superstar and MVP appeared with his left arm wrapped around him during pregame introductions. After getting on base with a walk in the first inning, he winced on several swings and remained in a slung arm position.The Yankees clearly looked like they were going to open the season with some damage to their star players,…

Pueblo Zoo receives certificationPueblo Zoo recently received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums after a comprehensive evaluation by an independent committee.This award recognizes zoos that provide outstanding animal care, educational experiences, and conservation efforts.Dan Ash, president and CEO of the association, said in a press release that the honor is “a mark of excellence and a testament to the zoo’s unwavering dedication to the highest standards of animal care and conservation.”Abby Kraus, Pueblo Zoo’s executive director, said achieving certification “is a team effort and we strive to uphold these standards every day.”“As a small zoo, we are especially…

Purina helps areas affected by Hurricanes Helen and Milton with donations of pet food, cat litter, and moreWhen natural disasters occur, Purina’s goal is to provide timely support to pets and people in need. In the wake of Hurricane Helen earlier this month, Purina announced a $25,000 donation to Greater Good Charities to support relief efforts. The donations helped fund emergency relief, including food, medical supplies, and hygiene kits for people evacuated by the storm, as well as funds for safely transporting shelter pets.The need is even greater in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Purina is responding to the storm’s…

Hello AJ readers!In this week’s Business News highlights, we introduce you to the (non-dancing) lobster, get rave reviews from Texas taco experts, and learn why a Cactus Alley favorite needs to find a new space. Let’s dig deeper.Earlier this week, Texas Monthly published its Top 50 Best Tacos in Texas report. On that list was one of my favorite restaurants, Jimenez Tortilleria y Taqueria, located at 4606 34th St. Our taco editor highlighted Three Amigos’ taco plate.”It’s a huge honor to be on this Top 50 Tacos list and we can’t wait to see all these amazing taco shops develop.…

(Editor’s note: This article is part of a weekly series highlighting Columbus Dispatch journalists and their work in our community.)Dave Purpura covers high school sports for The Columbus Dispatch, monitoring the performance of teams and players at more than 100 schools in central Ohio.A graduate of Independent High School and the University of Toledo, Purpura’s 24-year career includes several awards from organizations such as the Associated Press Association of Ohio and the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. He also writes The Dispatch’s weekly high school sports newsletter, available online only to subscribers.Below, he answers some questions about his work.Why I became…