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A Montana memoir: New book details homesteading trials, treasures
Posted: Monday, July 18, 2011 7:53 am | Updated: 8:06 am, Mon Jul 18, 2011. In July of 1910, Freeman Halverson and his cousin Fred Halverson, both 21, headed for the Flathead Valley from Wisconsin on the Great Northern Railroad.
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Condominium plan splits Bowleys Quarters community
Some in waterfront neighborhood see promise, others peril Some in waterfront area see promise, others peril
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Open doors to aid mental health care in Savannah
Toni tried her best to cope. Overwhelmed at work, caring for an 18-month-old son and mounting friction with her child’s father were too much. Toni was sent by her family to Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah where she contends she was held against her will. Not once, but twice with a prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, manic-depressive type. “Everybody just got jealous of me,” she said. The …
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State Fair would go on – even if shutdown talks fall apart
Even before state government shut down July 1, Minnesota State Fair officials put an announcement on their Web site making it clear the Fair would go on if the state went dark.
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Share the wealth: Help tourists find Chicago’s offerings
The truth is, I’m a tad addicted to helping visitors discover Chicago. I consider it part of the privilege of living within three blocks of the Magnificent Mile for the past 10 years. Thus, I’m drawn like a magnet to outsiders, especially those obviously puzzled by a map or their GPS gimmick of choice, those sporting “My name is . . . ” convention badges, the ones with bulging fanny packs that …
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Les Cockrell: Town set to dedicate memorial to veterans
Hickory Creek officials will formally dedicate the town’s Veterans Memorial Park at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Trying every trick in the book to bring town centers to life
The years have not been kind to many traditional downtown areas in the suburbs south of Boston, where empty storefronts, bad lighting, and broken sidewalks, among other problems, do little to draw shoppers.
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An ex-Beatle wife brings the Age of Aquarius back to Catalina Island
Pattie Boyd, former wife of both George Harrison and Eric Clapton, returns to Catalina for the first time in 40 years for an exhibition of her photographs. Her visit is part of a larger campaign to revitalize the island’s economy. The Age of Aquarius was in the air of Santa Catalina Island this Fourth of July weekend as Pattie Boyd, the former wife of both George Harrison and Eric Clapton …
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More treasures in Norfolk’s museums
Norfolk museums are a treasure trove of hidden delights. STACIA BRIGGS continues her journey to discover more at Gressenhall, the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum, Yarmouth’s Tolhouse and the Time and Tide Museum.
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Boating a big part of life on the West Coast
The summer boating season has started and gorgeous yachts like the 2006 Silverton 33 Sport Coupe are available at Thunderbird Marina in West Vancouver.
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Asmal hailed as ‘champion of human rights’
FORMER Education Minister, the late Professor Kader Asmal, was so busy fighting corruption in the ANC after he retired that he never had time to live his retirement dream – reading poetry to his wife, Louise.
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War rages over EC education
PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma’s plan to rescue the embattled Eastern Cape Department of Education is facing stiff resistance from the province’s top politicians and administrators who want to retain control of the institution.
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The great outdoors
Interested in discovering what else the Firelands area has to offer once you’ve visited Cedar Point and the Lake Erie Islands? You’re in luck, because the area has much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Our 2011 Summer Guide breaks it down for you. read more By date (default)
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Tanzania: Memorable Retreat At Historical Ranch
After two blissful days in the Aberdares National Park, we drove further northwards to Nanyuki in the lush plains of Laikipia district across Mount Kenya.The road led through a beautiful landscape, forests and mountain range. It was another hour before we reached the entrance of the Sweetwaters Game Reserve and chimpanzee sanctuary.
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Business or pleasure, Lucerne’s a great place to be
It’s probably down to the country’s Calvinistic heritage that Switzerland has a long-standing reputation for sobriety. Related Stories Zulu dawn: battlefield tourism in South Africa Arabian days and nights in Oman Fresh breeze on the Sussex coast Global traveler: Aviation tax hike Mile high in Denver
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Google Wallet takes NFC to the next level
Optimism was high at this year’s Mobile World Congress that 2011 would be the year that NFC finally started to take hold.
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Singapore lets its hair down
CASINOS and makeovers are changing the Lion City’s puritanical image.
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Edgartown Marine Boat Business Purchased by Island Family
Martha’s Vineyard Boat Detailing, Hauling, Storage and Repair Boat Yard and Marine Services Business…
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Daily deals – too good to be true?
With the demise of daily deals website 1-dayout.co.nz, questions are being asked about the true value of online group buying sites.
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Power Squadron offering boating course
KEY WEST — The Key West Sail Power Squadron is offering “America’s Boating Course” at 5205 College Road, Stock Island. This 4-night course begins on Monday, June 20, and will be held on Monday… read more
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Portsmouth area Senior News
Area senior club updates and trips. Please send Portsmouth area Senior News to community@seacoastonline.com.
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Courtenay resident home after nearly a week stranded on beach
Following nearly a week stranded on a beach in Haida Gwaii living off minimal food and a small stream for water, Courtenay resident Elaine Campbell returned home Wednesday.
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Hot times in old towns
Colombia has a similar reputation to Charlie Sheen: chaotic, drug-addled and prone to violent outbursts.
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