There are times in life when we comfortably dream of the impossible, sleepy hours spent flying through the countryside on a sunny summer day above the brilliant blue sky. Such dreams are now a reality, but there was a time when such thoughts were only the result of a very …
Read More »20 for 20: Jeorg Wuttke, Vice President of BASF
As we continue our celebration of 20 years of The Pekingesewe take a closer look at some of the expats who have been here for two decades and those who have had an outsized impact during their stay. The Pekingese may turn 20, however, Jörg Wuttke celebrates the 40th anniversary …
Read More »Charming American Cities You Haven’t Heard Of But Should Visit
These fifteen crowd-free cities are hidden gems of their states, with plenty of modern comforts, a myriad of activities, and natural wonders awaiting eager tourists. With many establishments located near major cities, you can go to these new places, enjoying the varied landscapes along the way. Ausable Chasm, New York …
Read More »TAIT: Clark Gillies’ ties to Edmonton were forged with characteristic warmth and humor
Breadcrumb Links Columnists Clark Gillies, left, poses with former Oilers Marty McSorley and Paul Coffey at an event in Calgary in 2017. Postmedia file Content of the article In 1991, a group of friends from Edmonton stood outside Moose Jaw’s Hillcrest Golf Club on a warm Saskatchewan evening, 10 hours …
Read More »Bay Shore was “Hollywood East” in the early years of the American film industry
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up to date with the latest coronavirus news in New York In the early 1900s, delighted audiences sat in darkened theaters, mesmerized by the shimmering tinted or tinted images projected onto a screen. The films had no soundtrack; movies were silent at …
Read More »Main Street offering free carriage rides on Thursday evenings
Ardmore’s new holiday tradition is back for the second year. Starting tonight and returning for the next two Thursdays, the Ardmore Main Street Authority will be offering free horse-drawn carriage rides in the Depot District. The event will coincide with several downtown retailers that will remain open for extended hours. …
Read More »Christmas in the Parade: Beloved Tradition Returns to Downtown Washington | New
It looked like a miracle on Main Street as hundreds gathered in downtown Washington for the beloved Christmas parade, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic. âIt’s a great turnout,â said Von Lacock of Washington. He and his wife, Lynn, arrived early in the evening to claim seats …
Read More »Full recap of Story County winter festivals and markets
Ames Main Street will hold its annual Snow Magic celebration from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. The festivities include a tree-lighting ceremony, horse-drawn carriage rides, tours with Santa, activities for the kids, and a hot cider competition called WassailFest. “Snow Magic is so much fun,” Sarah Dvorsky, executive …
Read More »Poughkeepsie’s biggest celebration of the year is back for 2021
When I first moved to Poughkeepsie over 20 years ago, I not only loved the Celebration of Lights, I totally embraced it. I made thermos of hot chocolate, traveled to the Mount Carmel area with friends to see the parade and the fireworks. At the time, there were even horse …
Read More »“His word was his link”
Bob Mart was always the first to walk through the door. The longtime chief of the Altona Police Department made this clear to officers under his command, even though there was no such policy in the department. Actions considered to be contrary to Mart’s edict would not be tolerated. Then …
Read More »Christmas Parade – Times Gazette
The Hillsboro Illuminated Christmas Parade, hosted by the Hillsboro Uptown Business Association (HUBA) and the City of Hillsboro, will be held on Saturday, December 11 at 6 p.m. According to Jennifer Cundiff-Maurer, HUBA Board Member and Parade Coordinator, âChristmas Toylandâ is the theme for this year’s parade. She said the …
Read More »The $ 35 million Connecticut Castle is back and reigns again as the most popular home
An old favorite is on sale again, so of course the clicks quickly followed, making it the most popular house of the week on Realtor.com®. Known as Woodstock Castle, Connecticut’s massive fortress is no stranger to our list of favorites. Once upon a time, in 2014, it was the most …
Read More »Three luxury properties for sale in Warwick, which you can buy for $ 1.5-6 million
Saturday, October 30, 2021 GoLocal Prov and Mott & Chace content partnership The team at Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International own three extraordinary properties on the market in Warwick – from a waterfront estate to a farm with a historic legacy. The prices for these huge houses range from $ …
Read More »Get Thrifty – Eugene Weekly
What started out for me as a budget necessity has turned into a passion in its own right. A wise woman in my life once told me that she could walk into a thrift store and run her hands through the shelves to quickly find each cashmere sweater. While I’m …
Read More »The automobile has a long history in Santa Maria | Shirley Contreras | Local News
Henry Ford, who opened the first auto assembly line in 1913, was all the rage in the industry when he started paying his employees $ 5 a day. Ten years later, the automobile was on the way from being a rich man’s toy to being a national necessity. Back then, …
Read More »All the latest Lake District National Park planning apps
HERE are the current active plans for the Lake District National Park. Replacement of the old septic tank with the new Graf One2Clean Standard 1 x 4800l wastewater treatment plant, Rockwood, Beck Head, Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands. For Mrs. Carol Kennedy-Filer. One-story infill extension to the front elevation, 11, Rayrigg Rise, Windermere. …
Read More »A life at the forefront of community health education
After a decades-long career helping young families, seniors and low-income people regain their health and social independence, Bernice Marmel’s deep commitment to the community has only deepened as ‘she defended the well-being of her neighbors. On April 28, 2021, the longtime Winnipeg resident, lawyer, mother, friend and recipient of the …
Read More »Festival of Lights returns to downtown Riverside in 2021
RIVERSIDE, CA – The famous “Festival of Lights” will go ahead as planned in downtown Riverside during the Christmas season, but it will be another year of limited activity due to lingering public health concerns, people confirmed on Tuesday. responsible. âA generation of local residents has grown up with the …
Read More »Riverside Festival of Lights again cancels lighting ceremony – press enterprise
Riverside’s signature vacation show will continue. But for the second year in a row, the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Festival of Lights will not be hosting the popular lighting ceremony, officials said on Monday (September 20). The Mission Inn has decided to cancel the opening night event which draws …
Read More »Community calendar: September 17 to 20, 2021 | Community calendar
Friday Cooperstown Cooperstown Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 25 Church Street. Call 607-547-8902 in advance for order pickup. Serving residents of northern Otsego County. For more information: cooperstownfoodpantry.org Brooks Take-Out Chicken Dinners, 4:30 to 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St. For more information and to order: …
Read More »Here’s what to do at the Illinois State Fair
Veterans and their immediate families are admitted to the grounds free of charge. A veterans parade and activities are some of the highlights of the day. Discounted passes for veteran families. 8h00 – Open Simmental Show, Breeding center08h00 – Open lamb market, sheepfold8h00 – Open Barrows Show, pigsty8:00 am – …
Read More »Karoo Roads II, a visual journey
Philipstown in the Northern Cape is famous for its annual Draadkarretjie (Metal Car) Grand Prix in the summer, when the normally sleepy little town comes alive with a series of races on its streets. Photography: Chris Marais Karoo Roads II is the sequel to the popular Karoo Roads I book …
Read More »8 best things to do in beautiful Wiscasset
Located along Coast Route 1, Wiscasset, Maine is a perfect little town and a great place to stop and enjoy a quintessential day in mid-coast of Maine. This Maine town is packed with historic buildings, offers amazing antiques, unique stays, and top-notch lobster rolls. Just north of Boothbay Harbor and …
Read More »Christmas in July / Wine Walk back this summer | New
Goodbye COVID-19 – Christmas in July and the Summer Wine Walk are officially back as local businesses and the Downtown Bradford Business District Authority gather for a celebration, with activities starting at 10 a.m. on July 24. DBBDA President Michelle Baxter said the event will kick off with Santa Claus …
Read More »Athol Daily News – A page in North Quabbin history: Solomon Willard and the Bunker Hill monument
The Bunker Hill monument is well known throughout the state and nationally. The architect of this historic 221-foot-tall icon was Solomon Willard, originally from Petersham. Willard was born and raised in Petersham, where he attended schools, according to Christine Mandel of the Petersham Historical Society. Willard’s birthplace was once on …
Read More »The Ontario County Historical Society’s Garden Tour to be held in 2021
CANANDAIGUA, NY – The Ontario County Historical Society’s third annual garden tour takes place on Saturday, July 17 and will feature six locations this year. The tour includes three private gardens as well as the gardens of the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, New York Kitchen, and the historic Morgan …
Read More »Damariscotta Historical Society Presents ‘Damariscotta, Maine: The Postcard View’ on July 18
Main Street, Damariscotta (Photo courtesy of the Damariscotta Historical Society) Kevin Johnson, photo archivist for the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, will present âDamariscotta Maine: The Postcard View; Selections from the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company âon Sunday, July 18 at 3 pm at the Inn Along the Way, 741 …
Read More »On the first anniversary, Pinto prioritizes – and thanks – neighborhood 2
Ward 2 council member Brooke Pinto looks up these days. With the Biden-Harris administration in town, pandemic mitigation, and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget allocating funds to neighborhoods in the district, Pinto has worked closely with community groups in Georgetown to improve safety and quality. life of residents. Pinto celebrated a …
Read More »Wow House: Sweet One-Of-A-Kind Center Moriches Carriage House
CENTER MORICHES, NY – Here’s a unique and charming retreat you won’t want to miss. Address: 2 Tiger Ln, Moriches Center, New York Price: $ 649,000 Square feet: 1500 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Baths Built: 1879 Features: ONE OF A KIND UNIQUE TRANSPORT HOUSE – Private AND close to the …
Read More »Inaugural 5K run to showcase North Hill, former coach Charles Marquess
While there are plenty of running races in the area, with the Akron Marathon being the most notable, resident Larry O’Neil decided the city’s North Hill neighborhood would provide a great course and took to the work to organize a race. He has decided to name the new 5K race …
Read More »Area guide: The Harpenden area in Hertfordshire
The move from London to Harpenden in search of great schools and fast rail links has never been more popular than it is today. After a succession of closures, residents of the capital have never been more eager to seek out the additional space and surrounding countryside that a move …
Read More »Racine County Gift Guide: Father’s Day 2021 | Local News I Racine County Eye
Trying to think of what to get Dad for Father’s Day can seem almost impossible. They have it all, are straightforward, or say nothing when you ask them what they would like. Lucky for you, the Racine County Eye has you covered. So find dad a gift this Father’s Day …
Read More »Show dad how much he means to you and help support local businesses
The Derbyshire Times and Destination Chesterfield have teamed up to bring you gift ideas from Chesterfield’s favorite independent businesses to spark your imagination and inspire you for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20. Show your love for Chesterfield this Father’s Day by venturing down the Main Street of Chesterfield to …
Read More »Where to find live local entertainment June 3-10, 2021 | Night music
Thursday June 3 Music Boxcars Pub and Grub, 108 Allen St., Clinton â Bryan James & The Bar Stool Prophets, 7:30 p.m. Fast Eddy’s Bar & Grill, 1704 Rockport Road, Janesville â DJ, 5 p.m. (bike night). Gar-Mins Bottoms Up, 3360 S. Riverside Drive, Beloit â Dixie Duncan, 5 p.m. …
Read More »Utes, mules and dogs: welcome to Gore’s Hokonui Ute Muster
It’s his daily life, everything is ute. It’s his daily runner, mobile kennel, party shed, lumber collector, four-wheeled driver, taxi service, ambulance, refuge, May-May duck shooting, and ` `a few other things I can’t tell you about. ” Mono, as he calls it, from Gore, had his 1987 Toyota Hilux …
Read More »Secretary of State to Release Washington County Deed Book |
JONESBOROUGH – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has said he will hand over a historic copy of the first Washington County property records to Jonesborough on June 1, which also marks the 225th anniversary of the state of Tennessee . Hargett’s office issued a press release on Friday saying …
Read More »Pamplin Media Group – Tigard takes action to tackle homelessness issues
Community service worker made progress in meeting needs of homeless people while enforcing codes Tigard officials say the city has made progress in recent months in reaching out to homeless residents, discussing services that may be available to them, while responding to private landlords who want homeless camps to end. …
Read More »Local Mother’s Day Celebration Offers Horse-drawn Carriage Rides | WDVM25 and DCW50
MOUNT AIRY, Md. (WDVM) – There is only one day to officially celebrate Moms, but a Main Street association wanted to make Mother’s Day even more special. the Mount Airy Main Street Association offered carriage rides to mothers and their families for a scenic ride through the city. Horse-drawn carriages …
Read More »Ted Cruz defends efforts to secure pandemic relief for oil and gas companies, including one led by major donors
WASHINGTON – Texas Senator Ted Cruz defends his will to ensure that oil and gas companies, including one owned by two of his biggest political donors, can tap into a Federal Reserve loan program designed to help businesses to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. The Republican’s efforts have come under scrutiny …
Read More »Pawnbroker owners say sales and lending remain low amid COVID
FALL RIVER – Daniel Jaynes says that contrary to what some people might assume, pawn shops have not been murdering in the wake of the nearly year-long pandemic. “That’s what people might think, but we saw a lot less (walking) traffic,” said Jaynes, who runs Pawtucket Pawn Brokers Too at …
Read More »Fed announces it will provide financing against new US “payroll protection” loans
Through Howard schneider, Lindsay Dunsmuir FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve Building on Constitution Avenue is pictured in Washington, United States, March 19, 2019. REUTERS / Leah Millis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve on Monday decided to bolster a new small business lending program by allowing banks to turn these …
Read More »Are you mad at the Fed? You should be
In wide distribution remarksFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently said the Fed’s COVID-19 response is “absolutely not” contributing to income inequality. But our data indicates that Powell’s claim is absolutely false. We are proposing an alternative policy that tackles the underlying source of the economic decline while seeking to ensure …
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