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April 7, 2026
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Anne Frank Exhibit to Educate Brattleboro Students on Holocaust History: Brattleboro Union High School will host the exhibit 'Anne Frank: A History for Today' from April 10 to April 29. Organized through the efforts of a local social studies teacher, the exhibit is on loan from the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina. It aims to educate students aged 11 to 18 about Anne Frank’s experiences as a Jewish girl during the Holocaust. The display seeks to deepen historical understanding among the school community. (Source: The Commons on Apr 7)
February 4, 2026
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Jury Delivers Verdict in Double Murder Trial of Virginia Man Accused of Killing Wife: A jury in Fairfax, Virginia, has reached a verdict in the case of Brendan Banfield, who stood accused of orchestrating the deaths of his wife and another individual. Authorities allege the second victim, a stranger, was enticed to the couple's residence under false pretenses as part of a plan to eliminate Banfield's spouse. The case has received attention due to its complex and premeditated nature. Final sentencing details have not yet been disclosed. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Feb 4)
November 30, 2025
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Cornell Men's Basketball Achieves Record-Breaking Win Against Bucknell: Cornell men's basketball secured a decisive 101-72 victory over Bucknell at Sojka Pavilion, marking their fifth straight win and improving their record to 5-2. The Big Red set a program record by shooting 67.3 percent from the field and recorded arena highs with 20 three-pointers and 30 assists. Six Cornell players scored in double figures, contributing to the team's dominant performance. Bucknell was unable to regain momentum, trailing by double digits for the entire second half. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 30)