Anaweh State Forest

A laminated Burnie the Bear safety placard remains posted at the Ridgeback Trail trailhead on Sunday, two days after the incident.

Burnie the Bear Mauls Two More Hikers; Remains at Large

Forest protection mascot described as 'unprovoked' by witness; Parks Department says Burnie is 'doing his job'

By Margaret Huang · May 13, 2026

An aerial view of Gnu Harbor Naval Base, which currently occupies 40% of the island's northern coastline.

Gnu Harbor Naval Base Announces $2.3B Expansion; Mayor Takes Credit, Demands More

Largest offshore military installation to add three facilities, 4,000 personnel. Reeves calls environmental review request 'anti-prosperity sabotage.'

By James Okonkwo · Mar 4, 2026

A view of Trash Island from the eastern shore of Gnu Harbor, Tuesday. The island's central mass is estimated at approximately 340,000 tons.

Local

New Newmanton Selected to Host 1975 Winter Olympics on Trash Island

Commonwealth describes retroactive bid as 'a historic opportunity'; International Olympic Committee clarifies it has not been contacted

By Margaret Huang · May 26, 2026

Business

Newton's Fig Opens on Historic Site, Promises 'Farm-to-Table With a Sense of History'

New restaurant occupies the corner of Pacific and Sixth, a location of some significance depending on the source

By Claire Beaulieu · Mar 4, 2026

A display of Alive & Well PAC's signature member welcome kit: a branded canvas tote containing a 90-count bottle of Vitamin D3, a laminated committee calendar, and a small placard reading 'Wellness Is Non-Negotiable.'

Alive & Well PAC Has Fought for Your Right to Vitamin D and a Functioning Death Chamber Since 2018. It Turns Out These Are the Same Fight.

When the legislative calendar aligns two causes, a serious organization gets serious about both.

Paid Partnership with Alive & Well PAC · Jun 5, 2026

Mayor Clifton Reeves stands in front of the bronze Newton statue in Founders' Square on an overcast afternoon, holding a laminated map of the island with a large red x over the entire island while speaking to a small gathered press corps. His expression is tense and guarded as he gestures toward the map without releasing it, reporters with notepads and cameras positioned around him. Gray clouds hang low over the square's brick pavement behind him, and the statue looms slightly out of focus in the background.

News

Commonwealth Reportedly in Discussions With Corporate Buyer Over 'Complete and Total Destruction' of New Newmanton

Officials decline to confirm or deny terms; Mayor Reeves calls offer 'tremendous' and credits his administration for attracting interest

By James Okonkwo · Mar 4, 2026

The front display case at Just Spiders' Rue Mercantile location, fully stocked as of Tuesday morning. Management notes the case will look different by the time you read this.

Just Spiders Has What You Need — And It Is Spiders

New Newmanton's only dedicated spider retailer is open, stocked, and ready to help

Paid Partnership with Just Spiders · May 22, 2026

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