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6A champ Seminole High can at long last celebrate at home Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:49PMSANFORD —
Blog: The search for Caylee Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:51PMThursday Dec. 11, 2008
Bobby Valentine searches for his next great challenge Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:54PMSTAMFORD - For most people, seven is a lucky number. That particular numeral sends a different message to Bobby Valentine. "I spent seven years in Texas as manager of the Rangers. I spent seven years in New York as manager of the Mets," Valentine said.
Striders running for girl in need of transplant Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:05AMIF YOU GO
Nature makes a comeback in classes in Wisconsin schools Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 5:08PMGeeta Dawar takes her seventh grade science students outside their Madison school to examine cracks in the sidewalk. David Spitzer gets his Madison elementary students to notice flocks of migrating geese overhead as the kids walk to school. And David Ropa has his seventh graders, even on an arctic morning, use their bare hands to dip testing vials into Lake Mendota. Nature is on the rise in many ...
All-star volunteer doesn’t want to toot her own horn, but others will Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:52AMJune Land wasn’t sure she wanted an article written about her. “That might be tooting my own horn,” she said when contacted for an interview. That’s the first thing to know about Land: She might be one of Gillette’s all-star volunteers, but she’s not going to be the one to make it known.
Free fun for kids Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 4:57AMEarly winter can be a fun time for kids in Billings. Several organizations in the community offer free activities in January and February: ...
Years of patience and planning bring new roads, sidewalks and schools in Washington County Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 4:24AMA laundry list of needed improvements are completed in 2008 John Foyston/The OregonianA worker finishes detail work on the central clerestory and fireplace at the new Tualatin Public Library in March. All across Washington County, people run into problems that...
Winter readers to be rewarded at Oak Brook Public Library Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 4:23AM A lot of people have had their fill of most things frozen this winter. But no matter the weather outside, it seems no one ever grows tired of ice cream.
All the colors of the day Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:29AMOn Dec. 11, Sun reporters and photographers looked at our region a little differently than usual. They split the day into four 6-hour shifts and chronicled a variety of events over 24 hours. From early morning at the Westerly train station to lunchtime at the Charlestown Senior Center and behind the scenes at the Mystic Aquarium, we give you a sampling of life, six hours at a time, in 24 Hours ...
A few resolution ideas for the new year Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:21PM
Goals: Looking ahead to 2009 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:11PMFor some, losing weight, getting organized and becoming more fiscally responsible are resolutions to tackle. The Recorder asked some community leaders in Boone County what their goals are for 2009.
10 best winter warming British pubs Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:11PMBrrr. It’s freezing out there, and, as we see it, there are two solutions. One: put on your warmest coat, hat and gloves, and step out for an arduous country walk that will get your blood pumping and your cheeks rosy.
Best books of 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:58PM“Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell . What makes success? This book will tell you how to spot it in typical Gladwell style. From Mozart concerto to Beatles concert, you’ll see how genius and opportunity meet to make a phenom.
School district rebounds with 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:22PMIt was a good year to be a student in the Monticello school district. The 2008-2009 school year was the first time the district had funds available from 2007’s passing of a $2.6 million referendum, bringing with it a collective sigh of relief from supportive staff, parents and students.
January football sales Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:09AMWho will your Premier League club buy and sell in the transfer window?
Empowerment comes from within Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:49AMIt should be stated for the record that Patty Meagher didn’t want to meet with the Centennial Citizen for an interview.
Empowerment comes from within Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:23AMIt should be stated for the record that Patty Meagher didn’t want to meet with Colorado Community Newspapers for an interview.
Elementary, My Dears: Resolutions Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 7:44PMThe Roman deity Janus was the god of beginnings and ends. It is from this god that we get the word January. He is depicted as having two faces, one looking forward to the future, and one looking back to the past. Romans prayed to Janus at the beginning of each day, and soldiers prayed to him before going into battle.
No excuse for boredom on the bay Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 5:42PMSCHOOL holidays can be a daunting time for parents. Not this summer.
Around the Towns Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:35AMAbington Twp. Waverly resident Cathy Craig swept the snow from the bench in front of the Waverly Community House on Tuesday morning as she waited for the bus.
More News Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 3:29AMFor someone who celebrates Hanukkah, Carol Leventhal sure buys a lot of Christmas presents.
A culture of literacy Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:58PMHelped in part by a stalled economy and despite near-stagnant residential growth in 2008, the San Benito County Free Library had what can be called a banner year, adding 2,400 card holders and increasing its circulation by 25 percent.
Pucko: Breaking With Baseball Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 4:50PMThe following does not reflect the views of R News or its parent company Time Warner Cable. I fell in love with baseball the first time I saw Tony Conigliaro hit a home run over the green monster at Fenway Park in 1964. The game has been with me ever since. It may be time to part ways.
What You Can Do to Squash the Subprime Sequel Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:35PMHow you can pay it forward.
Sublime meets ridiculous in holiday mailbag Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 10:22AMHow did Bill Simmons spend Christmas? Sorting through one of his weirdest mailbags in recent memory.
How World War II ships came to catch Chesapeake menhaden Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 10:12AMTheir names have changed many times; their origins are often obscure. Yet each ship has a legendary history: of war, tropical islands, foreign ports and now, fish.
Intrigue, relevance stick through final weekend Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 10:12AMFrom the Lions trying to avoid history to several teams hoping to make the playoffs, the league keeps fans engaged.
Youths, teens are recycling phones Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 6:25AMROXBURY TWP. —The Roxbury Township Public Library, 103 Main St., Succasunna, is planning several programs for adults, kids, teens, families and preschoolers for the coming months.
‘This year I will ...’; New Year’s resolutions to help strengthen your family Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 6:07AMAny parents out there looking for a New Year’s resolution? Want to find a meaningful goal in the coming year, but looking to try something different than the usual — lose weight, exercise, stop smoking or get out of debt?This year, why not dedicate effort toward something meaningful and important, and something that, for most of us, anyway, could always use a bit more attention: our families.
Readings and Signings Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:10AM Send readings and signings to features@seacoastonline.com.
Make each moment count, despite rushed life Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:45AMDo you ever find yourself asking, "What happened? Where has the time gone? Or, wow, this year flew by?"
The real thing: Santa visits Biggs Park Mall to listen to children’s wishes. Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:36PMLUMBERTON — Sitting in a winter wonderland at Biggs Park Mall, Santa listens to wishes from children of all ages and poses for pictures. He’s preparing for the big night.
Rocking in the New Year — Rockport style Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 12:22PM New Year’s Rockport Eve is a community celebration of music and fun that will welcome in 2009. From 6 p.m. to midnight, downtown Rockport will be hopping with dozens of concerts of all kinds of music from all eras and genres, plus storytellers and puppets, and a miniature train ride.
Coonelly enjoys family time at holidays Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 9:37AMCoonelly enjoys family time at holidays
My grown-up Christmas wish Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 9:00AMAs an American Red Cross Disaster Services Coordinator my list could be a mile long! There are many things we need in our community that would help when a disaster strikes.
Readers fondly recall childhood toys Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 2:13PMWhen children and grandchildren tear through brightly colored presents to find Wii Fit, Baby Knows doll and Star Wars Legos, their parents and grandparents might remember Atari 2600, Ginny Dolls and Lincoln Logs.
Homemade for the holidays Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 12:50PMInstead of buying last-minute Christmas gifts, make them and create memories at the same time.
Home Front: Tankless Water Heaters, Getting Kids to Do Chores, Bathroom Lighting and more Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 8:47AMPost Home Section staffers Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza take questions on your decorating dilemmas, and Jura shares what she learned about design trends for 2009 at the High Point Furniture Market.
Home Front: Getting Started on Nursery Decor, Midcentury Lighting and Allergy-Free Couches Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 8:44AMPost Home Section staffers Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza take questions on your decorating dilemmas. This week, they find out how museums pick colors for their gallery walls, and why people paint their porch ceilings blue.
Karen Russo, Sac Union Columnist Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 10:05PMSeveral of you have asked for more information about planting a tree in Israel. Again, it’s a popular thing to do, for people all over the world. The ‘tree organizations’ not only plant the tree, but send the person to be honored, or the family of the one being memorialized, a lovely certificate.
Post Office Reopens Santa Program With Privacy Controls Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 6:57PMThe Postal Service reopened Operation Santa Claus Saturday in New York with a few policy changes that made the process a bit more complicated and for some a little less warm and fuzzy.
What it’s about Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 5:04PMA non-Christian is intrigued by a book that explains the real reason for the season.
Greentown children’s librarian retiring Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 4:57PMGREENTOWN — Like the students at Eastern Elementary School, Barb Loomis started winter break Friday. However, when the students return to classes in January, Loomis, the children’s librarian, will not be back, as she has retired after 24 years at the Greentown Public Library.
The best young adult books of 2008 Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 4:13PMStaff at the Bookworm of Edwards reveals their favorite finds
5 schools win TEA appeal; in compliance Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 1:16PMEL PASO -- Five El Paso schools -- identified as campuses that failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress under the No Child Left Behind Act -- are now in compliance with federal standards, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Santa-llite linkup Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 1:05PMTime is short, but Santa and Mrs. Claus took a break from toy making Thursday for a video conference with first graders at Rann and Carson Elementary Schools in Decatur.
Glenshire Elementary School - Letters to Santa Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 12:16PMLetters to Santa from the students of Glenshire Elementary.
Woman who sought job admits she gave a fake name Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 3:09PMA woman who stood outside holding a placard begging for a job along a bustling Saginaw Township retail corridor admits she gave a fake name but insists the rest of her story is true. "Linda Simpson," who now says her...
Message Board - Post Here Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 1:53PMNote: commercial messages not accepted. Holiday updates -- we’ll make one more update later today on December 18th, if there are any new messages. Then we’ll only make occasional updates through the holidays due to staff vacation.