News-Times

A church in New Milford, Connecticut has received approval for expansion plans that officials say reflect growth in its congregation and the church's own ambitions. The News-Times reported the approval, which will allow the congregation to enlarge its facilities. Further details about the scale, cost, or timeline of the project were not provided.

Local reporting from Island County, Washington, says the growing number of vacation homes is pushing up pressure on the area's housing market. The Whidbey News-Times and South Whidbey Record both cover how second homes bought by non-residents tighten supply for year-round residents, adding to affordability strains in a county already short on available housing.