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Winter Haven Hospital sponsoring Big Bass Bash
The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation is again sponsoring the Big Bass Bash which will be held out of Lake Shipp Park on Feb. 26. The event will start at safe daylight with weigh-in being at 1 p.m. Since it’s inception, this event has raised over $ 30,000 for the mothers and infants served by Winter Haven Hospitals Regency Center for Women and Infants Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Martin County Community Calendar Updated Jan. 13
Martin County Community Calendar
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Newmarket news briefs
NEWMARKET — Newmarket High School Project Graduation is selling raffle tickets for $ 1 for a chance to win three UNH vs. Boston University hockey tickets and other raffles — three chances for $ 5 — for four tickets to a Red Sox vs. Yankees game. Get tickets at Newmarket Town Hall or at bingo games.
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Plenty to wrestle with even though the nest isn’t full
Up at 4:30 a.m. Cold outside, 28 degrees, ice on the windshields, frost on the breath. Take two big black suitcases to the car. Adorable daughter Cayla hops down the stairs, backpack and a carry-on in tow. She’s off to the great state of Tennessee to get a nursing degree and, officially, though only temporarily, Jenny and I are “empty nesters.” But Grandson Jackson is spending the night Friday …
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Downtown Kissimmee is a winter festival this weekend
Grab a jacket and head out to downtown Kissimmee tonight ( Friday, Jan. 7) for lots of fun stuff to do and see and maybe down a pint or two as well. Tonight’s special attraction is a vintage and exotic car show.
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Anaconda Police ID Couple Killed In Murder/Suicide
Anaconda police have released the name of a couple that died in a murder-suicide on New Year’s Eve. Chief Tim Barkell says 70-year-old Fredrick Hartwell shot his wife, 72-year-old Sandra Hartwell, and then shot himself.
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Denison Kiwanis Club raffle winners announced
The following winners in the December 28 Denison Kiwanis Club raffle will each receive $ 25: 1891, Katja Ambrose, Denison; 1027, Todd Thams, Denison; 1327, Jill Held, Denison; 1945, Ron Duff, Schleswig; 1967, Virgil Boeck, Denison; 1897, Quality Truck Service, Denison; and 1358, Clarence Hoffman, Denison.
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Calling all hands to back Mayflower for online prize
For 66 days, it was batted by the angry sea, its 102 pilgrim passengers adventurous, determined, and hoping for a new beginning.
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Area news in brief: Dec. 17, 2010
Help the needy and have fun HOUMA — You’re invited to a candy-cane hunt and food drive at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Evergreen Cajun Center, 4694 Main St.
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Good Neighbor: Rotary Club honors Michael Muir for his work helping others enjoy the outdoors
Often the most dedicated people work quietly and continuously to make things better in our community and our world. One of those people was honored recently for overcoming personal challenges and then helping others.
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Hamilton Bulldogs Report to the Community
Here is a look at some of the community events that the Hamilton Bulldogs and Bulldogs Foundation have been involved with recently.
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What’s On December 9-15
The online guide to what’s on in Bognor Regis, Chichester, Midhurst and surrounding areas. EVENTS: Bosham Chidham and District Horticultural Society; Christmas party, Bosham Village Hall.
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across the nation
LINCOLN, Mont. – A 1.4-acre parcel in western Montana once owned by Unabomber Ted Kaczynski is on the market for $ 69,500.
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Lobster ports create Christmas trees _ from traps
Robert F. Bukaty In this photo taken on Dec. 2, 2010, Albert Carver, looks at a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree made of lobster traps on Beals Island, Maine.
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Car raffle to raise funds for slain officer’s family
A 2011 ZR1 Corvette will be raffled to raise money for the family of a Taylor police officer killed in the line of duty. Each ticket costs $ 100. Proceeds expected to reach $ 75,000 to $ 85,000 will be donated to the Matthew Edwards Trust Fund.
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Weekendist: Scottish dancing, Car racing and Bears
The weekend is here, hallelujah! For many, this weekend will be heavily focussed on Thanksgiving! Whether that’s taking advantage of all of the offers in the bars and restaurants, staying at home ‘Skype’-ing your loved ones, or chowing down on a Turkey sub from Subway, we’re sure there’s going to be some Thanksgiving influence in there. If you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, or if you do but you …
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Fundraiser for Cancer Research is Sunday
Aurora resident Katie Lenihan is currently preparing to run a half-marathon. Her preparations don’t just include physical training, they include raising funds. Lenihan is taking Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s Team Cure Challenge, and is collecting money for cancer research in advance of a half-marathon in Orlando in January. To that end, she will hold a fundraising event at Tony Rome’s Globe …
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Happening Today
SATURDAY, NOV. 27
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Steamboat carols in the holiday season with light ceremony
Santa Claus should have no problem locating Steamboat Sp­­rings from high above the Rocky Mountains this Christ­mas. During Friday night’s annual Light Up the Night community tree lighting ceremony, 50,000 new lights on 104 trees along Lincoln Avenue were turned on to create a noticeably brighter and more festive downtown.
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Holly Days retailer enjoys event
Holly Days is blowing up this year despite the sour economy and has several options for people to pick up their raffle tickets. The celebration is designed to promote shopping locally and supports local merchants during the holiday season.
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Holiday drives, events coming fast and furious
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and the Christmas events and activities are coming on fast and furious — starting today.
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Around Your Town: 11/11/10
Women’s Transition Project received $ 2,000, thanks to a Halloween street dance sponsored each year by Copper Queen Hotel owners Dan and Connie Finck and Kevin and Kathy Feil. This was the third year for the Copper Queen Hotel to sponsor the dance with gate proceeds going to the Women’s Transition Project and the Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless. Pictured are Mary Jo Silcox, CEO, and Faye Hoese …
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What’s Happening
VFW fundraising dinner Friday VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is holding its weekly Friday, dinner Nov. 5 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., serving sliced pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad and roll. Cost is $ 7, public welcome. For takeout or information call 586-2197. Bake sale during dinner with proceeds for Christmas baskets for needy families. Bingo Sundays at 2 p.m. Kitchen is closed.
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Community Digest: Antioch police department reduces hours
Police Reduce hours: The public counter at the city’s police department is now open for fewer hours during the week. The counter at the station, located at 300 L St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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