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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Oliver for Young Readers” by Steven J. Carino and Alex Tresniowski, foreword by Laura Schroff

    The Bookworm Sez: “Oliver for Young Readers” by Steven J. Carino and Alex Tresniowski, foreword by Laura Schroff0

    Take that! Or, maybe on the other hand, don’t. That’s not yours to take, so taking it would be stealing and you’ve been taught since you were in diapers that stealing is wrong. You know how much it hurts to lose something through theft; in “Oliver for Young Readers” by Steven J. Carino and Alex

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  • Life’s Too Short to Say No to Cake

    Life’s Too Short to Say No to Cake0

    I have never been a big cake fan. Now, if you put a piece in front of me, I’d eat it, but I’d never request a cake. OK, I shouldn’t say I’d eat it. I should say I would eat it if it were vanilla on vanilla, banana, or red velvet. They are my favorites.

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  • No Cost Beauty Hacks0

    What is that old saying, “necessity is the mother of invention”? I’d like to put a twist on this and put forth that “a broken nail is the mother of a beauty hack.” Being stuck at home here the past year, I’ve come to rely on some out-of-the-box DIY beauty hacks from nails, to makeup,

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Craft: An American History” by Glenn Adamson

    The Bookworm Sez: “Craft: An American History” by Glenn Adamson0

    You are pretty handy. That thing you made – you did it yourself, with a minimum of help and it looks fabulous. It’s almost a professional piece and you have reason to be proud. Look what you made, just look at it, then read “Craft: An American History” by Glenn Adamson and see if your

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  • You Lean Where You Look

    You Lean Where You Look0

    Having always admired strength, I took up competitive powerlifting at the age of fifteen as I have mentioned in previous articles. I went on to compete for approximately 15 years and actually worked my way up to national level competition before retiring at age 30. During my years as a competitive lifter, I learned many

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  • Community Woodshop Honors Local Veteran0

    On Saturday, May 8th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Williamsport Community Woodshop Veterans Program, located in the Pajama Factory, will be honoring Army veteran Donald Koons for his courageous military service and will also be helping him celebrate his 100th birthday. The Veterans Program (a project of Factory Works, a 501(c) 3 non-profit

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  • Repotting and Planting

    Repotting and Planting0

    This past week, I visited a few of the greenhouses in the area, and I noticed a lot of people purchasing flowers and vegetables. I wanted to remind everyone that April 30th is predicted to be our last possible frost-free date. I usually wait until Memorial Day weekend to plant in my garden, just to

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  • Resurrection Life!0

    Disillusioned Today’s article is based on Luke 24:13-50. In this passage, Luke recounts the beautiful and intimate story of Cleopas and his traveling companion as they return to Emmaus on the day Jesus rose from the tomb. As they walked along, wondering about all of the events that transpired in Jerusalem during the previous week,

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  • Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives

    Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives0

    A traditional lawn may not be right for every property nor desired by every homeowner. There is no denying that lawns take time and effort to establish and daily or weekly maintenance to thrive. Homeowners who find that a traditional lawn is not practical can explore some low-maintenance alternatives. Wildflower meadow Homeowners with wide swaths

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  • Stay Safe When Working in the Yard This Spring and Summer

    Stay Safe When Working in the Yard This Spring and Summer0

    A day spent working in the yard is an ideal way to pass the time on spring and summer afternoons. A pristine landscape can add value to a property and instill pride in homeowners who put a lot of thought and effort into their lawns and gardens. A sun-soaked day can make it easy to

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  • Companion Plants

    Companion Plants0

    Plants like to have friends around while they are growing. These friends are called companion plants, and they play an important role in the growth and quality of fruits and vegetables. My father always planted marigolds in his garden. He explained that it was to help control insects, but talking to other farmers and reading

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  • Easy, Satisfying Spring Recipes

    Easy, Satisfying Spring Recipes0

    Whether you enjoy your spring meals al fresco or simply turn to warm-weather dishes at the comfort of your own dining table, the season brings with it a perfect excuse to shake up your menu. Lighter fare is often the way to go as temperatures climb, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for

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