Local Justice: A Penobscot County jury found Richard Thorpe guilty in the 2024 murder of former girlfriend Virginia Cookson, after a fast, one-hour deliberation. Public Health & Lifestyle: A new American Heart Association statement says exercise improves heart health even when the scale doesn’t budge, challenging the idea that weight loss is the only goal. Roads & Community Life (Berryville): Berryville will begin street and parking-lot paving this week, with temporary parking restrictions and resurfacing on several key streets through June 12. Tech & Land Use (Clear Brook): Frederick County’s planning commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed Virginia Technology Park data center, with noise and utilities use front and center. Traffic Safety (Winchester): Winchester is rolling out 24/7 red-light photo enforcement at S. Pleasant Valley/E. Jubal Early starting June 8. Libraries & Kids: Beloved children’s librarian “Miss Donna” (Donna Hughes) is retiring after 36 years with Handley Regional Library System. Healthcare Careers: Agape Care Group was named a Top Workplace for Nursing by Nurse.com. Immigration & Safety: Federal “Operation Checkmate” arrested 52 undocumented people in Arizona, including 36 commercial truck drivers—30 from India—who are expected to be deported. Virginia Education: Suffolk’s Lakeland High senior Alexis Morrison earned more than $4 million in scholarship offers. Culture & Sports: UST’s student publication The Varsitarian made history by winning major SPJ Mark of Excellence awards. Food & Community: Carytown Farmers Market returns to City Stadium, keeping Richmond’s farm-to-table tradition going.