Survive to Thrive Halloween Costume Contest winners were announced during the community update Nov. 4. Contest participants posted a photo to the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facebook page, then votes were determined by how many likes each photo received. Jennifer Watts placed first for her family’s Sharknado-themed costumes, […]
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Henry Miller, Special to the Statesman Journal Published 8:00 a.m. PT Nov. 5, 2020 CLOSE Ron Bryant of Mt. Angel hoists a hefty Chinook salmon that he caught at what’s known as the poggy hole. (Photo: PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK BIELEMEIER) Ron Bryant of Mt. Angel provided some fishing-related inspiration and […]
Losing weight can be a hard thing for anyone, especially since exercise can be a bit of a a chore and fattening foods are often the most delicious. But what’s even harder is slimming down and getting bad habits under control when you’re constantly in the spotlight. It’s tough to […]
Mayor Bryce Ward decided to have some fun with a video aimed at promoting Fairbanks North Star Borough facilities. He wrote and starred in “The Council of the Token,” published Oct. 30 on the borough’s and mayor’s Facebook pages. The video, inspired by “The Lord of the Rings,” features Ward […]
A family cuts a Christmas tree last year.Tahoe Daily Tribune Christmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts are available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations. Details about designated cutting areas, dates and types […]
CLOSE The Fishers Fall Farmers’ Market is virtual in 2020. Indianapolis Star For years, farmers markets in the Indianapolis area have served as launching pads for local entrepreneurs hoping to expand their businesses or open a place of their own. But they’re also a reliable income source for the small bakers, […]
Michigan adjusted its day-old epidemic order Tuesday to recommend instead of require bars and restaurants to deny entry to customers who refuse to divulge their contact information. The clarification was listed as an “FAQ” Tuesday on the state Department of Health and Human Services website after the American Civil Liberties Union […]
Having opened its doors at the start of Penn State’s fall semester, the Crust & Crumb Cafe on Beaver Avenue is looking to establish itself within the downtown State College community amid the coronavirus pandemic by playing into its “artisan-inspired” atmosphere. To accomplish this goal, cafe owner Amber Winkler and […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – Technology has helped election officials register voters and tabulate their ballots during election cycles. But in one case, technology has been a roadblock for people trying to vote in person. During Election Day, voters in the Arden-Arcade area were directed to the wrong polling place. Potentially […]
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic challenges, Santa Maria is “holding up well,” with City Manager Jason Stilwell sharing both bright spots and bleak news on Wednesday. Stilwell and Mayor Alice Patino provided the State of the City presentation — virtually, of course — during an annual event hosted […]
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Proposal one passed with 92% of precincts reporting and 84.3% of people voting for the proposal, which alters how revenue in the state’s park-related funds are spent. Proposal 1 would require that at least 20% of the state park’s endowment fund spending be spent on park […]
My late father Wilfred for decades shared his love of North Central Washington history with the readers of The Wenatchee World through his Talking It Over column. He was a voracious reader and had an uncanny ability to integrate knowledge and pass along insights. There is an emerging local history […]
If President Donald Trump wins another four years in office, don’t blame Denver. Voters in the Mile High City preferred Joe Biden by an enormous margin — and they also voted for numerous progressive ballot measures, including new taxes earmarked to address climate concerns and the homelessness crisis. The latest […]
Radios/Televisions: Hand-held radios and personal televisions are welcome as long as they do not interfere with other guests’ enjoyment of the game. Surprise Stadium reserves the right to ask any guest to discontinue use of such devices. Rain Delay: The right to delay the start of a game rests with […]
Voters wait in line to register and cast their vote for the general election outside of the Yakima County Auditor’s office in Yakima, Wash., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (Amanda Ray/Yakima Herald-Republic via AP) Voters wait in line to register and cast their vote for the general election outside of the […]
The very rural 22-mile Panhandle Pathway out of Winamac is now a national trail. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced in October that the paved trail now joins more than 83,000 miles of routes for paddling, cycling, hiking and other activities in what’s called the National Trails System — more […]
UNITED STATES—The pandemic has disturbed businesses all across the globe. Some industries have suffered significant financial losses, which led to a massive decrease in the job market — companies have run out of business, and millions of people worldwide have lost their jobs. On the other hand, certain enterprises that […]
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf (APPGG) has admitted defeat in its bid to keep courses open during the upcoming lockdown in England. The APPGG wrote to Boris Johnson on behalf of England Golf, the PGA, the R&A and other leading groups from the industry to make the case for […]
Buy Pixel Stars Dreamhouse at Amazon – $30 Buy Pixel Stars Dreamhouse at Walmart – $30 Barbie Astrophysicist Doll Will Lipman Photography Barbie’s had a lot of jobs over the course of her 60-plus-year history, but here at Engadget it’s always going to be the more science- and tech-related editions […]
Even as the housing market booms, the outlook for the construction of shops, office buildings, hotels and other commercial structures has grown bleaker. And that could mean less economic activity and job growth as the nation digs out of the COVID-19-induced downturn. Nonresidential construction spending is on pace to total […]
Holiday gatherings need to be reimagined during a pandemic. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times) Despite the fact that holiday gatherings have been putting the fun in dysfunction for decades, telling folks not to gather due to COVID-19 precautions is bound to ruffle a few turkey feathers. After eight […]
The new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has disrupted daily life across Maryland and the United States. And the situation is changing quickly — every day, and sometimes every hour. Here are the key things you need to know about the situation. Links throughout have been made accessible to all readers […]