Daily Digest: McDonald announces $75K to expand Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Also: DEC: Keep spring hiking safe and sound • Capitalland lacrosse and field hockey offering summer programs for boys and girls

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Happy Wednesday! Hope everyone is having a great week. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries McDonald announces $75K to expand Dolly Parton Imagination Library CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — Assemblymember John McDonald III announced on Tuesday that he is allocating $75,000 in state funding to support and expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through th… Read more → DEC: Keep spring hiking safe and sound The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has provided ways for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy safe spring hiking adventures. Spring thaw might entice you to get outside, but rememb… Read more → Capitalland lacrosse and field hockey offering summer programs for boys and girls SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Capitalland lacrosse and field hockey recently announced it is offering summer programs for boys and girls. MAY & JUNE LACROSSE PROGRAMS FOR BOYS Capitalland lacrosse will be running boys' May & June lacrosse programs. Players can choose to play on Tuesday nights, Sunday afternoons, or both.  Programs will start on May 17 and end on June 16.  Each program offered will be coached by some of the area's finest coaches and will have separate skill levels for the advanced, intermediate, and beginner players. Groups will play for an hour and a half each day/night.  Levels include: […] Read more → Entertainment calendar Please email entertainment listings to entertainment518@digitalfirstmedia.com. Thursday, March 5, 2026 TROY SAVINGS BANK MUSIC HALL:  30 Second St, Troy. Mnozil Brass, 7:30 pm.  www.troymusichall.org. PALACE THEATRE: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. Hans Zimmer, 7 pm. www.palacealbany.org. UNIVERSAL PRESERVATION HALL:  25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs. Matthew Morrison, 7:30 pm. www.atuph.org Friday, March 6, 2026 THE EGG:  1 Empire State Plaza, Albany. The Fab Four, 7:30pm. www.theegg.org CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Archduke, 7:30 pm. www.attherep.org. Saturday, March 7, 2026 CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATRE: 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Archduke, 2 pm and 8 pm. www.attherep.org. Sunday, March 8, 2026 TROY […] Read more → Fearing GOP upset, top California Democrat urges lagging candidates for governor to drop out of race The all-GOP general election is possible under California's unusual top-two primary system. Read more → US soldiers who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and reservists All were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command. Read more → A large immigration detention camp in Texas is closed to visitors amid measles outbreak There are 14 active measles cases and 112 people are being isolated at the facility. Read more → Alexander brothers used wealth to lure, drug and rape women and girls, prosecutor says The brothers have pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and other charges. Read more → Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends Trump has not publicly identified anyone he views as a credible future leader for Iran. Read more → Questions mount in Congress over Iran war's costs, risks and exit plan Lawmakers are demanding answers over what is quickly becoming a widening Middle East conflict. Read more → A trial seeks to tie Iranian paramilitary to alleged assassination plot in US The allegations emerged in Asif Merchant's attempted terrorism trial on Tuesday. Read more → Trial against Meta in New Mexico highlights video depositions by top executives The case could help set the course for thousands of lawsuits against social media companies. Read more →

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