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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses” by M.G. Sheftall

    The Bookworm Sez: “Nagasaki: The Last Witnesses” by M.G. Sheftall0

    Sometimes, you have to see the big picture. Look wide, take it all in if you want a good overview of something. Study in every direction, as far as you can and deep as it goes to make the best assessment — but remember the lesson you’ll find in the new book “Nagasaki: The Last

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  • School’s Back in Session0

    Well, here we are. Another school year has officially started, and summer is pretty much gone. No more weekday swim days. No more staying in jammies until lunch time. No more picnics at lunchtime or ice cream on a random afternoon. No more cuddles on the couch with my Kenzy Mae Mae, watching a random

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  • Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra Presents Free Performances on Wednesday, Friday, And Saturday, August 20, 22, And 23, 20250

    The Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra is excited to announce several free performances this month, on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, August 20, 22, and 23. If you’ve ever been curious how a big band rehearses for a concert, then come to the Trachte Music Center at Lycoming College on Wednesday, August 20 for something different: an

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  • Horoscopes0

    ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 You are likely to experience a week full of thoughtfulness and introspection, Aries. You are searching for a new source for self-fulfillment, and may be inspired by another’s ideas. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Taurus, now is the time to identify your priorities. Figure out what you want or would

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  • Press-On Pedicures0

    Usually, sometime in May, I treat myself to a deluxe pedicure to get my feet and nails ready for sandal season. Now, as summer comes to an end, most folks’ feet could probably use a bit of TLC. But who has time for a nail appointment, what with back-to-school and autumn activities coming in quick

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  • Coming Out of Retirement — For “Movie Masterpieces”!0

    When Webb readers receive this issue on Aug. 26 or 27, I’ll be in the throes of my first-ever week teaching college. And yet I also officially retired more than six years ago. Here’s what happened: Regular followers of my movie pieces will recall that on July 31, I gave a talk at Brown Library

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  • October 4th Pay It Forward Event Helps Those in Need0

    Food insecurity, inflation, lack of job opportunities, and resources — the list of things we rural folk have to deal with goes on and on. Frankly, it’s sometimes difficult to make ends meet. But what if you’re a parent to young children? Maybe you have more than one in diapers. The bills keep adding up,

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  • Puppy Care 101

    Puppy Care 1010

    Welcoming a new puppy into a home is a rewarding and exciting venture that comes with a good deal of responsibility. The first few months of a young dog’s life are essential for development, which impacts the puppy’s behavior, health and well-being for the duration of the animal’s life. It’s crucial to provide proper care,

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  • Forties is Rippin in Scooters

    Forties is Rippin in Scooters0

    Folks, this is what my first week in my 40s looked like. No joke. I wasn’t 40 for even 24 hours and I was cripple! First off, I NEVER EVER thought I’d be on a scooter rippin’ around Wegmans. Like ever. But when you literally can’t walk, you have no choice. You pimp that sucker

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  • Through Thick and Thin: Running to 3K … in Words!0

    Last week, Webb’s “Weird Words” celebrated a major milestone with our 100th vocabulary column. That somewhat self-indulgent piece comprised a description of my weekly writing process; but it also mentioned another recent milestone: Sometime in the past month or so, the running master-doc—the one from which I draw my lists each week—managed to cross 3,000

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions” by Arie Kaplan

    The Bookworm Sez: “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions” by Arie Kaplan0

    Your next free weekend is going to be excellent, knock on wood. The moon will be in the right phase and there’s no Friday the 13th on the horizon, so you’re good. Your lucky socks are clean, you found two pennies this week, and a money spider crawled across your arm yesterday, yay! The weekend

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  • School Day Fuel0

    From packing lunchboxes to after-school snacking and evening meals, school days can get hectic in the kitchen – in a hurry. Saving valuable time is of the essence for busy families looking to stave off hunger without sacrificing nutrition or flavor. To help make delicious yet nutritious meals a reality all day long, consider these

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