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After financial hiccups, marathon set for 2010 Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:50PMDespite some off-season money issues, the 2010 Stillwater Marathon is on track for May 30 and expecting many more feet on the ground.
New Stillwater parking ramp opens Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:45PMAfter six years of planning, 10 months of construction and some hemming and hawing over what to charge, Stillwater has a new parking ramp.
‘Jacks ready for season Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:16PMSPRINGHILL —Springhill head coach Joey Pesses is ready for Monday morning. That’s when he and his Lumberjack football team heads back on the practice field.
Come home for Chipman festival; plenty of events on schedule Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:06AMThe highlight of the summer in Chipman is the village's Homecoming Days.
Fair Days: Flying High Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:36PMThe festivities at the 2010 Loudoun County Fair continued last night with spectacular stunt bike demonstrations, exciting lumberjack competitions and, as always, more live stock showings than one could shake a stick at.
Apple Jacks split two at Lumberjack Days Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:27AMDispatched by Mary McLaughlin, the Apple Jacks’ manager
The CNN 100: A look at the battle for control of the House Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:57PMDemocratic Rep. David Obey's seat in Wisconsin's 7th congressional district is the first seat profiled in 'The CNN 100' series between now and Election Day in November. Washington (CNN) - Though all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up this November, the battle to control the chamber next year will come [...]
Lumberjack Days operating without a hitch Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:30AMWith the loss of two major sponsors, and economic reasons, the Lumberjack Days festival kicked-off without a hitch this week, while accommodating a huge crowd Saturday.
Pop advertising sculptures are slowly rotting away Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:15AMOnce part of a nationwide fad, the kitschy, oversized pop sculptures of the Fox Valley are falling on hard times in an era more attuned to viral marketing and Jumbotron billboards.
Road Closures Put Cramp In Busy St. Paul Weekend Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:08PMA lot of fun summer events are happening around the metro this weekend, but getting there may not be so fun. Getting across the metro despite road closures has become almost a weekly challenge.
Faribault Co. Fair marks 150 years Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:49PMBLUE EARTH - In recognition of the 150th Faribault County Fair this year, the organizers have jam-packed the 6-day affair with events and reflections on the history of the festiva.
Logger Days hits Darby Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 9:12PMThe sounds of chainsaws and cheering filled the air in Darby onFriday and Saturday as the annual Darby Logger Days event broughtthousands of visitors to town for everything from pro bull-ridingto pole-climbing to a community parade.
Flagstaff volleyball team finishes strong in tourney Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:05AMA group of Flagstaff volleyball players got an internationaltaste of the sport this summer. And they only had to travel toPhoenix to get it.
From the classroom to the stage Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 10:46PMMusic teacher to open for Creedence Clearwater Revisited at Artpark.
Big Ole Fest sets the mood of a seemingly simpler time Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 10:02PMThis weekend in Escanaba, you're invited back to logging's olden days.
The train less travelled Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 9:00AMBeyond the busy tourist tracks, the Skeena offers a true sense of discovery
A traditional trial Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:13PMTaking aim: Arthur Metoyer hoists an axe during the axe-throwing competition at Boulder Creek Hardware during the Fourth of July weekend. The store’s annual Lumberjack Days drew 35 competitors over the two-day event, with Ben Beasley winning the overall “King of the Woods” trophy.
Philipsburg offers many activities during peak of summer Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 7:01AMJuly is the heart of summer in the Moshannon Valley. Sure, it starts when the kids get out of school. It hits its stride by the official first day midway through June, with picnics at Cold Stream and swimming at the Clear- Centre Pool in Osceola Mills.
Carving up entertainment Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:09AMIf there was ever a time the mythical Paul Bunyan could be spotted in Cass County, he would have been seen at the 4-H Fairgrounds Wednesday night.
The big secret Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:54PMICAST vendors think outside the box to protect their newest innovations
North metro festival calendar Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:32AMSummer festival season is underway, and from art fairs to civic pride days, there'll be a celebration of family entertainment just about every weekend through Labor Day.
Summer festival season Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:53PMDallas Boyer plays the fiddle at Gabriel Dumont Park. This summer, Back to Batoche Days will take place at Batoche, Saskatchewan July 18-25.
Dave Henderson outdoors: DEC adds video site for baitfish meeting Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 11:40PMThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Region 7 wildlife office in Cortland has been added as a second location for the 7-9 p.m. July 21 Baitfish Transport Regulations meeting.
Where To View Fireworks In 2010 Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 6:36PMFind out where you and your family can view fireworks displays.
A local tradition's return to glory Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 9:02AMATHENS — Longtime residents fondly remember the days of the Athens Hotel, later renamed Stewart House, by the riverfront.
Action packed Independence Day around the county Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 3:46AMAPTOS -- From Boulder Creek to Watsonville, there's no excuse to sit at home on this holiday. Independence Day activities are planned around Santa Cruz County, most free and geared toward families with children, such as Lumberjack Days and a parade in Boulder Creek, the World's Shortest Parade in Aptos, the area's only fireworks show in Scotts Valley, a flag-raising ceremony at the county ...
Mountain men compete in Boulder Creek's Lumberjack Days Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 3:45AMBOULDER CREEK -- Bright red suspenders and heavy duty hiking boots were popular attire at the third annual Lumberjack Days in Boulder Creek on Saturday.
The Buzz | Vampire v. Werewolf Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 10:01PMVampire v. Werewolf Team Edward or Team Jacob? That’s one debate Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan steered clear of.
Summer festival season Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 3:02AMThe temperature is tolerable and there are so many styles of portable chairs to choose from. Do you really need another reason to attend an event or festival this summer?
Young loggers learn the art of lumberjacking Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 12:00AMSeven-year-old Alex Mirandy usually isn't too keen on hanging out with his 11-year-old sister Molly. But Friday afternoon, as he balanced on one end of a 600-pound western cedar log floating in 10,000 gallons of cold water, he was happy to have her across from him.
Fourth of July events Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 3:42AMLUMBERJACK DAYS The lumberjacks are competing again, this time during a family-friendly celebration spanning Fourth of July weekend.
Lisle's Eyes to the Skies community festival Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 11:59PMThe three-day festival will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 2-4 at Lisle's Community Park, near Route 53 and Short Street.
O Canada! Islanders coming together to celebrate country's birthday Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 11:13PMFrom community barbecues and flag-raising ceremonies in rural areas of the province to big concerts and a massive fireworks display on the Charlottetown waterfront, Canada Day on P.
July festival calendar Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 4:57PMANDOVER FAMILY FUN FEST: Parade, craft show, 5K run/walk, beer garden, food vendors and live entertainment. 5 p.m.-midnight July 9; 10 a.m.-midnight July 10. Fireworks at 10 p.m. July 9. Free. Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW. 763-755-5100.
Food drive to be held as part of fair Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 9:50AMWhile it’s usually fun and games at the Monmouth County Fair, this year residents are invited to join the MonmouthCounty Park System and the Monmouth County 4-H Association in helping local families in need by contributing to a Food and Fund Drive to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. read more
BC-CNS-SAVEMONEY:MS _ travel Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 11:02AMBy Kerri Westenberg
Hey Lumberjack, Get Out of the Prairie Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 1:23PMRISMEDIA, June 28, 2010—Ever wonder why Hollywood is chock-full of actors? Or why the shore towns of Alaska are teaming with fishermen? The answer is simple – if you’re a lumberjack, you go where the forests are. The…
Stillwater officials search for solutions to traffic woes Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 12:11AMStillwater officials are hoping traffic experts in Minneapolis can help solve their city's traffic problems.
E3 2010's Most Violent Games Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 9:55PMFrom Dead Space 2 to Kirby's Epic Yarn, see how and why this year's show was as gruesome as ever.
Lumberjacks, reunite Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 9:10AMWhen you walk in the front door at Bino’s Seafood Restaurant in Bogalusa, the decorations on the wall boasting of Bogalusa High’s past athletic achievements suggest of a rich athletic history of a bygone era. Saturday, that suggestion will be compounded many times over, as Lumberjacks from as far back as the 1930s will gather there to reminisce and tell stories.
25 ways to save on travel Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:41AMWith these cost-saving tips for trips, money concerns won't bend you out of shape.
Sam the lumberjack finds lucky hand at casino Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 3:10AMThe 10-metre tall logger -evicted from his old home in front of the Squamish Adventure Centre and broken into various body parts last month -will now stand in front of Chances Boardwalk, a new casino on Squamish Nation land on Highway 99.
'Hoboes,' by Mark Wyman Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 2:21AMHoboes Bindlestiffs, Fruit Tramps, and the Harvesting of the West By Mark Wyman (Hill and Wang; 336 pages; $28) Itinerant workers have been called all sorts of names - from hoboes to bindlestiffs to tramps - and American writers and singers such as Jack... Arts - United States - Bindlestiff Family Cirkus - Homelessness - National Book Award
After financial hiccups, marathon set for 2010 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 9:35AMDespite some off-season money issues, the 2010 Stillwater Marathon is on track for May 30 and expecting many more feet on the ground.
New Stillwater parking ramp opens Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 9:30AMAfter six years of planning, 10 months of construction and some hemming and hawing over what to charge, Stillwater has a new parking ramp.
Local author’s book relives pioneer days in Sparta Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 9:06AMIn the mid-1800s, Philip Cumings left his comfortable life in the eastern U.S. and embarked on an arduous journey to the wilderness of Michigan. He traveled by day and camped by night, and in the light of the evening fire, he wrote about his experiences in a journal he had brought along.
About town Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:24AMElk Grove Peace & Justice forum is facing the question, “Where Do We Go From Here?” Forum founders are discouraged over the lack of attendance at programs, and would like input as to whether to continue meeting monthly, meet occasionally for special events, or disband.
Rising Canuck stars head south Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 1:20AMLOS ANGELES If you're a rising star in Canada, the obvious question is: Why not give the big time a try and move to Hollywood?
Strong ties forged on small scale Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 1:16AMPittsfield Seniors remember a close-knit class The 46 graduates of Pittsfield Middle High School sat in red and white gowns yesterday between the two schools most of them had attended together for 13 years. It's a run that forged a particular sense of community, said Irene Vogt, a graduate who will head to Clemson University in the fall to study engineering. "I feel like Pittsfield's a special ...
Meade leads local contingent Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 8:42AMITHACA - Five golfers from the Tri-Lakes competed over the past two days at the New York State Public High School Golf Championships at Cornell University.