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WASHINGTON – When the pandemic shut down schools two years ago, Scott Losavio faced a problem that plagues students, administrators, and communities around the world: What happens when all the student volunteers disappear?As a service…

Huw Griffiths, a marine biogeographer with the British Antarctic Survey, was eating pancakes when news broke that the wreck of the Endurance - the famous ship helmed by Ernest Shackleton that sank during an expedition in 1915 - had been…

The National Mining Museum Scotland in Newtongrange includes the finest landscapes designed at Penicuik HouseThe area is full of fantastic attractions to keep everyone entertained, whether you're looking for thrills, stunning scenery or…

SUPERIOR — A fan of historical fiction novels, Superior's Don Johnson wrote one of his own. His book, "To Svarta and Beyond," is 98% fiction, but he named the main characters after his great-grandparents, Johan and Sofia. He…

When Opera Omaha General Manager Roger Weitz heard about a new production of "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X" by famed composer Anthony Davis, he knew what he had to do.He contacted Detroit Opera, the company creating…

IIt looks like something out of a wildly imaginative sci-fi comic book, an impossible vision of worlds colliding in a fantasy collage. Raised walkways cut across the sky as a trio of towers loom like serrated blades, their edges slicing…

Share the article Last update 57 minutes agoWhether you're visiting Portland with your significant other or living there, you might be looking for new romantic things to do in this city. From where to have the perfect…

HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESS RELEASEThe Los Alamos Historical Society joins the long list of local nonprofits, along with the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, in the search for a new leader. Elizabeth Martineau will step down as…

Oakland will close Black History Month with the return of the in-person Black Joy Parade this Sunday, February 27.…

Jamie Wood often picks up horseshoe pieces while digging in his garden - a reminder of his Canterbury home's rich history as the original blacksmith's residence. After years of research, Wood has put together a comprehensive 11-page…

Virginia (Din) Obrecht Dulworth March 21, 1928 - February 15, 2022 Lexington, Kentucky - Virginia (Din) Obrecht Dulworth passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 15, 2022. Born Virginia Puckett Obrecht, Jr., on March 21, 1928,…

I like destinations that surprise. And although I've been to many beach towns on the east and west coast of Florida, this was my first visit to Florida's Treasure Coast. And it certainly won't be my last. Locals call it “Florida's…

Jeff GarretsonFebruary 16, 2022 From seeds to be sown this spring in the garden to piles of books and movies, the Salina Public Library continues to serve patrons with a mix of new and traditional choices to discover. Library manager…

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida. – The Goldsboro Museum says it celebrates Black History Month every day of the year and this month it plans to highlight some of the stories that can be found in its catalog."It's the day the Ku Kux Klan kicked…

BLACKSBURG — Much of it is spiritualized in a well-aged two-story house that sits almost inconspicuously in a neighborhood just east of downtown.Nearly two centuries old, the structure guarded by a white picket fence at 107…

Details: PKF O'Connor Davies, a Top 50 company based in New York, has acquired Simon, Tapper,…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Veteran's Memorial Hall and Museum in downtown Rockford is undergoing renovations.The building, located at 211 N. Main St. in downtown Rockford, opened to the public on June 3, 1903, when former President…

HAVE YOU WAITED FOR THAT PERFECT FARMETTE TO HAPPEN? IN A LARGE AREA ON 5 ACRES OR MORE? LOOK NO FURTHER! Zoned Ag This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has plenty of room to raise your family and have fun! Kitchen…

Master a new cooking crazeSometimes our cooking skills need a brush up, especially when new techniques and dishes gain popularity. Use the time indoors to master current trends like making the perfect charcuterie platter, fancy hot…

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MEDIA - The Delaware County Department of Records and Archives and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Blue Star Memorial Highway Program is seeking information regarding two Blue Star markers purchased on February 18, 1948 for the media. The…

1 / 4 A rendering of the planned playground for Washington Park in Western New York. 2 / 4 West New York's plan for Washington Park. 3 / 4 Weigand Park renovation plans are planned for the coming year. 4 / 4…

Residents of the village of Sherman, as well as village administrators, received a "Village State" presentation before the regular meeting of the council on January 12. Sherman…

A BIG seven-bed country house in Herefordshire with almost six acres of land and two holiday apartments is for sale for £1.45million. Sunderlands agents described it as a 'splendid historic period house' in the…

San Angelo is a pretty little town of 100,000 people in the Concho Valley between the Permian Basin to the northwest, the Chihuahuan Desert to the southwest, and the Osage Plains to the northeast. Drive 112 miles east of Midland on Garden…

TEHRAN — Once a thriving gem of Sasanian urban environment and architecture, Iwan-e Karkheh is now a gateway to many ancient attractions in southwestern Khuzestan province. Iran. It is located near Susa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,…

The Vandenberg Village resort, Village Inn, was buzzing with excitement on Wednesday as construction crews…

Frederick Law Olmsted's 200th birthday will be celebrated this spring, and the celebration at Riverside has already started in the form of a new 23-panel exhibit on the philosophy and career of the famous landscape architect now on…

In recent months, gasoline prices in New Jersey have climbed 10 cents per gallon above the national average, prompting an analyst who predicts the United States could pay $ 4 a gallon by here on Memorial Day to speed up his forecast for…

The Westport Library, Wakeman Town Farm and Westport Farmers' Market are presenting a series titled “Dining Disrupted: How We Eat”. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Westport…

Lincoln Street Inn - Historic Landmark Lincoln Street Inn Central Kitchen Backyard Fireplace - Lincoln Street Inn One of the five king bedrooms -…

COLMAN - Sioux Valley Energy members have taken a big step forward by donating more than $ 2 million to support worthy causes in their communities through the co-op's Operation Round Up program. The Operation Round Up (ORU) Board of…

A a small miner's house with an old-sounding name occupied an important place during my childhood in the suburbs. My father was born in Bojewyan Stennack (pronounced Bow-jeew-yurn Sten-arrrr-k), a one-up, one-down granite in Cornwall,…

December 25, 2021 The Foothills 2A conference recently released their All-Conference selections for the 2021-22 football season. The East Surry Cardinals won the FH2A…

From La Pérouse to Sydney to the French island of Victoria and the Fleurieu peninsula in South Australia, the first traces of French exploration dot the country's coastline.In fact, the French were so familiar with our region…

Give him the top prize! Stunning photos of a gingerbread replica of Bannerman's Castle get the viral attention it deserves because it's a masterpiece.I think it's safe to say that gingerbread cookies aren't the most popular cookies to…

Do you distinguish between "commercial" fiction and "literary" fiction? Where is that line for you?I do not, and I believe that the great novelists of our time have driven rams to distinction by attempting works of immense grandeur and…

Staff photo by Clay Schuldt Parks and Recreation Commissioners Christopher Vorwerk and Bob Skillings were recognized for their service on Monday. Both have completed their terms on the commission.…

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday paid tribute to Kenya's remarkable journey to independence when he ruled the country by marking the 57th annual Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park. The renovated gardens have opened…

Lois Ann Johnson October 2, 1932 -…

On a perfect Friday afternoon, I received a text from my cousin saying that our family cemetery was going to be demolished. The racing thoughts and panic attacks haven't stopped since. "Do you think my father would prefer to be…

“This fall, in the grip of the COVID-19 Delta variant epidemic in the United States, in a country grappling with the weight of unfathomable collective grief and grappling with pernicious anti-public health propaganda, the…

Remember when After my interview with the Tryon Historical Association, a Mrs. Burke stopped by my car window to suggest that I sometimes write about people who are still living. I wrote about John Vining quite…

Hammond Castle is vacation-ready with many new events this season.For the first time, the grounds of the…

Posted: Dec 2 2021 / 4:49 PM EST / Update: Dec 2 2021 / 4:49 PM EST GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WOOD) - It's the weekend and that means it's time!-->…

AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) is a free cultural showcase for New Bedford's creative community, making arts, culture and creative expression accessible to all. Over 60 community partners come together every other Thursday evening to…

Pamela Wade / StuffEntry to Napier Prison is genuinely prohibited.Napier is teeming with delicacies - food, drink, architecture, scenery, history, activities - but it has dark stories to tell, and its prison, on the hill, is a fascinating…

Community readersTRAVERSE CITY - The TBA Credit Union is holding a 10…

SCOTLAND is now the UK's top selling area for million pound homes and it's easy to see why by looking at the spectacular quality of these properties currently on the market. From historic castles to homes…

Every gardener has a dream garden, a destination he wants to visit. For many market gardeners this place is Monticello. Strolling on the terrace of Thomas Jefferson's garden and looking south through the orchard and vineyard is a dream…

Osaka - At the bend of a red light district in Osaka stands an unlikely architectural gem: a century-old brothel at the center of a restoration campaign.Taiyoshi Hyakuban hasn't operated as a brothel for decades and now operates as a…

Nestled in the private valley on 40 wooded acres, 6 miles from its nearest neighbor is the historic Sleeping Child Hot Springs. Currently a successful VRBO, the 9 bedroom, 17 bathroom lodge is the perfect…

The celebration of Veterans Day in 2021 also marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Tomb…

Volunteers needed for Veterans Day event; 44th annual Pioneer Day celebrationVolunteers needed for Veterans Day eventThe Plant City Department of Parks and Recreation Cemeteries Operations Unit will honor the veterans who are buried in…

Governments and real estate developers usually talk about providing affordable, healthy and connected lifestyles to their citizens and customers, but this does not always translate into effective land use policy or good…

Charles Calello Photo: Ron Elkman, USA TODAY March 12, 2022 Boca Raton, Florida - The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens have announced details of their Board of Directors' Year of the Tiger gala to be celebrated at the…

Until Joe Biden's inauguration, his hometown of Wilmington barely made the must-see list. In fact, this small town has long been considered by some to be rather ho-hum. But now people are paying attention, especially nature lovers.…

Many plants serve as both a herb and a spice, which only adds to the intrigue of the subject. Take cilantro, for example. We harvest fresh leaf cilantro to add to our tacos, but we harvest the spicy cilantro after the plant has bloomed…

If you don't spend enough time in cemeteries, you don't live. Truly. Of course, it's a healthy way to deal with your own mortality - alas, poor Yorick, and all that - but there's also a legitimate pleasure in mingling with the dead,…

Utopia Towels, 2 Bath TowelsAmazon The best balm after a hot shower is to wrap yourself in a wonderfully soft towel. And if you've noticed that your towels are a bit hard and rough lately, it's definitely time to get a new set.Thousands…

Santan Sun News Team While Edna Margaret (Peirce) Minger isn't Arizona's oldest woman, she's pretty damn close after turning 106 this month in her Chandler home. Edna, whose sister in California looks to be 102 next March, may also be…

BLOOMINGTON - Michael D. Fortney, 69, of Bloomington, died on September 11, 2021. He was born on June 2, 1952 in Bloomington, IL to Millard and JoAnne (Weicht) Fortney and married the love of his life, Hope Towner in…

The Waterford-based Lydia Potter Barnes chapter of the National Society of the Girls of the American Revolution dedicated their “Never Forget Garden” on October 10 at the Oakland History Center in…

Considering current building prices, you'd be hard pressed to find someone who needs a new roof and can't…

It's been a while since movie fanatics across the country have been able to catch a blockbuster in theaters - and it's safe to say we're welcoming it back into our lives with open arms. It's time to splurge on buckets of popcorn as big…

Welcome to Eleven Arches, also known as Grace Mansion. The historic trophy property was built in 1937, by famous architect Josias Joesler, as a winter residence for Louise N. Grace, the heir to the eastern shipping tycoon WRGrace. The…

TIVERTON - Picture this: the year is 1789.John Adams is the first vice president of the United States. Fletcher Christian has just led the mutiny on HMS Bounty against Captain William Bligh. The French Revolution began with the storming…

Somehow, miraculously, Wolf Ehrlich survived Auschwitz. In 1951, he immigrated to the United States with his new wife, Hannah, another Polish survivor. When they arrived here, a Jewish philanthropic organization set them up as…

Ft over the past five years, artist duo Hannah Quinlan and Rosie Hastings have focused on gay bars. A couple as well as collaborators, they created happy gay bars one night only as performances, compiled a vast archive of moving images…

The City of Angels is also the city of architectural dreams. And Los Angeles homes are a joy - from iconic Modernist residences (hello, Garcia House and Moore House - see below), to minimalist mansions, and fascinating…

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Just because I love looking at real estate, I spend a lot of time looking for properties that I currently can't afford. (You notice I said, "currently" I can't afford ... because ... you never know.) Today I came across this area quite…

Jumpsuits, bodysuits, snapsuits. No matter what you call them, if you have a baby at home, you probably have dozens of them.Technically, "onesie" is a trademark term that has been owned by Gerber Products Company since the early 1980s. As…

Many have probably heard the story of the female praying mantis eating the head of her unsuspecting mating partner. This can sometimes happen in nature, but it is not the norm. Some say that the praying mantises used in the study that…

Husband and wife team have served Ketchikan for half a century By DAVE KIFFER 03 October 2021Sunday afternoon (SitNews) Ketchikan, Alaska - George Dickinson, who practiced for 50 years in First City,…

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The “Bid for Willow” art auction runs until 7 pm on Friday October 1st. All proceeds will go towards Willow Bryant's medical expenses (Corinne Smith / KHNS) The first Friday is back in Haines,…

Theodore Home and Garden is operational in its new building. Theodore News with Paul and Denise Fowkes of Theodore Newsagency After a big move over the weekend, Theodore Home and Garden is!-->!-->…

Finding the best hotels in London is a formidable endeavor. As one of the most visited cities in the world - welcoming 21 million people in 2019 alone - the city is packed with luxurious and historic accommodation. (Seriously. You're…