Bray bill would have given power to the people over data centers — and still could in ’27

A proposed measure known as the Bray bill sought to give Frankfort’s citizens a stronger voice in the development of data centers. While the legislation did not pass, discussions persist about whether data centers are indeed the next big thing—potentially revisiting the issue in 2027.

What It’s Really Like to Live Next to a Data Center

Residents of multiple states, including Virginia, are seeing forests transformed into towering data centers that power cloud computing and AI. One neighbor described the shift as watching “monstrous buildings” rise where trees once stood.

What It’s Really Like to Live Next to a Data Center

MV Lituya to begin service seven days weekly this spring

Residents of Southeast Alaska can look forward to a more convenient ferry schedule. The MV Lituya is set to offer travel between Annette Bay and Ketchikan seven days a week this spring, following an announcement by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.

New operator for city-bound buses

A city-bound bus route serving towns and villages along the A46 is set to continue uninterrupted under a new operator. Local commuters, particularly in areas like Newark and Bingham, anticipate sustained connections to the city center as this transition unfolds.

New operator for city-bound buses

Check out the area high school football playoff schedule for the first round

Local high school football teams begin their first round of playoff matchups this week, all scheduled to start at 7 p.m. With the postseason underway, fans can expect tense battles and determined efforts on the field as each squad hopes to advance.

Check out the area high school football playoff schedule for the first round