Washington, D.C. — As the year 2024 heads towards its conclusion on this Sunday, October 27, it marks an important day in historical reflection and remembrance. Spanning significant events from political upheavals to cultural milestones, today’s date has witnessed pivotal moments that have shaped the nation and the world. On this date in 2018, tragedy … Read more
LEWISTON, Maine — When tragedy struck on Oct. 25 last year at a local bowling alley and bar, leaving 18 people dead in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, survivors Ben Dyer and Keela Smith were engulfed in the darkest moment of their lives. A year removed from that day, with Dyer having sustained five gunshot wounds, … Read more
Lewiston, Maine — The ripple effects of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, occurring one year ago at a local recreation center, continue to resonate deeply within the Lewiston community. The tragic event left the town grappling with intense grief, as survivors and victims’ families navigate the agonizing journey of healing and memory. The fateful night unfolded … Read more
Seattle, Washington – The Olympic Pipeline explosion in 1999 left a devastating human toll and a lasting legacy for the families affected. The tragic event took the lives of three young people and injured six others in Bellingham. Despite the passage of time, the memories of that fateful day remain vivid for those who lost … Read more
Houston, Texas – The Apollo 13 mission, launched by NASA, stands as a testament to human courage and innovation. On April 13, 1970, a catastrophic oxygen tank explosion on the spacecraft put the lives of astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise in jeopardy, turning their lunar expedition into a fight for survival. Amidst … Read more
TEWKSBURY, Mass. – This year will mark the 52nd anniversary of the Tewksbury Gas Explosion, a tragic event that resulted in the loss of three lives. The Tewksbury Fire Department commemorated the 50th anniversary of the incident in 2022 and plans to hold public remembrances every five years. The explosion occurred when a gas delivery … Read more
CHANDLER, Ariz. – There was no warning before the blast. No sound, no smell, no siren. No deep rumble to stir unease. Dillon Ryan was sitting at his computer in his family-owned print shop in a Chandler strip mall. Suddenly, something bright and yellow flashed over his left shoulder, and the next thing he knew, … Read more
Whitmore Lake, Michigan – Washtenaw County has experienced a week of tragedy and triumph. An explosion occurred in a residential home on Winters Lane, causing devastation to the small community. The blast was so powerful that it was felt in neighboring cities like Ann Arbor and South Lyon. The explosion resulted in the loss of … Read more