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HOT HEADLINES: High-speed rail debate drives reader interest at Hometown News

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Coverage of the proposed ALTO high-speed rail project continues to dominate reader interest on the Hometown News website, with several related stories ranking among the most-read pieces during the week ending March 15.

Stories examining potential environmental impacts, a public meeting in Perth and the possibility of a future Smiths Falls station have all drawn significant attention from readers following the ongoing discussion around the proposed rail line.

Local municipal coverage also continues to perform strongly online, including updates on planning for Smiths Falls’ future recreation facility and concerns raised about delays to the town’s business recycling program.

Most-read recent stories on the Hometown News website include:

Readers can find these stories and more local coverage on the Hometown News website.

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