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Saturday, March 14, 2026
Brief summary of AI news items this week
How does it feel to be a number? "ICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimony"
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| Federal agents clash with anti-ICE protesters at the ICE building in Portland, Oregon, on 12 October 2025. Photograph: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images |
"US immigration agents in Oregon used a custom-made app to identify neighborhoods and people to target, and had daily arrest quotas they sought to meet during operations, courtroom testimony has revealed.Details about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers’ surveillance tools and arrest goals in the state have come to light in a federal lawsuit that compelled officers to answer questions under oath, offering a rare window into opaque, internal strategies that are generally kept secret and have been driving mass detentions and chaotic raids.The class-action suit, filed by Innovation Law Lab, an immigrants’ rights non-profit, challenged ICE’s practice of detaining people without warrants or probable cause. Advocates said the tactic resulted in widespread racial profiling and unconstitutional arrests, and a federal judge sided with the plaintiffs, issuing a ruling broadly halting warrantless arrests in Oregon."
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, March 14, 2026
Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves.
Friday, March 13, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, March 13, 2026 ???
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Benjamin Franklin Educational Foundation has a matching gift opportunity through April 20
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| matching gift opportunity through April 20 |
Reminder: Get your tickets for the Party for The Pantry - March 28
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| Reminder: Get your tickets for the Party for The Pantry - March 28 |
The Elemen-Tree HouseK Cooks LLCMike & Maureen SabolinskiThe Tavern on CentralUpFront Guitars
Franklin Food Services Celebrates Dr Seuss's birthday with Green eggs and ham (video)
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| Franklin Food Services Celebrates Dr Seuss's birthday with Green eggs and ham (video) |
FHS METG performance schedule - at Wayland HS - 3/14/26 - 10:30 AM
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| FHS METG performance schedule - at Wayland HS - 3/14/26 - 10:30 AM |
Aging Boldfully: Ken Bray (video)
"Aging Boldfully is about living your next chapter outside of your comfort zone—fully embracing the uniqueness of you.
For many of us, the idea of aging doesn’t appear on our radar until we approach our 60s, when retirement begins to loom. During this time, our attention often narrows to one critical goal: ensuring financial independence. While that focus is important, it can distract us from an equally vital question: What am I going to do with the rest of my life?
Each of our journeys is unique. Rather than clinging to the tired concept of “retirement,” we have the chance to rethink and redesign this new chapter. What will life look like now that we are the CEO of our own story?
Aging Boldfully will explore the themes that matter most as we step into this phase—purpose, relevance, resilience, physical health, mental well-being, intentional living, and mindfulness. It will showcase members of our community who are finding meaning, living with purpose, and overcoming obstacles—real examples of what it means to age not just gracefully, but boldfully."
Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y3e4ShaBXo
Calling all artists! The Franklin Cultural District is looking for creative minds
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| Calling all artists! The Franklin Cultural District is looking for creative minds |
SAFE Coalition answers: "What are healthy ways to deal with anger?"
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| SAFE Coalition answers: "What are healthy ways to deal with anger?" |
A: Anger is a perfectly normal, healthy, and helpful emotion that deserves to be felt and doesn't necessarily need to be "dealt with."We do, however, want to use healthy strategies to help us identify, experience, and process our anger. Engaging in physical activity (running, strength training, dancing) is effective in releasing tension in our bodies. Crying, screaming (in a safe, private space), and even singing can also help us process and express our anger in a way that is safe. You can also try writing/journaling about your anger and then ripping the paper into tiny pieces!
Medicare workshop scheduled for March 24 at Franklin TV
Parts and plans of Medicare
How all the parts of Medicare work
What coverage is available locally
How the prescription drug benefit works
What types of state and federal assistance is available
Answers to all your Medicare questions
How to avoid scams while applying for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, March 13, 2026
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events
- This hour features the Board of Health meeting on March 4, 2026 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/exclusive-audio-franklin-ma-board-of.html
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.
11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun. Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Franklin TV schedule for Friday, March 13, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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