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Sherwood Elementary field trip connects second graders with their community
Second-grade students from Sherwood Elementary visited local sites in Edmonds — Johnny Mo’s, the Edmonds Museum, the police and fire departments, the library — and met Mayor Mike Rosen.
St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield could be converted into housing
Scarafoni Associates plans to buy the long-vacant St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield to convert the top two floors into 21 market-rate apartments, and the city's Community Development Board approved a zoning subdivision to allow the sale.
Pets on Set: Pumpernickel, Ciabatta and Focaccia are four-week-old Bread Batch kittens
Three four-week-old kittens — Pumpernickel, Ciabatta and Focaccia — are featured from Frogtown Fosters and are not yet ready for adoption; the rescue reports kitten intake has risen to about 40 this year and is planning a May 8 bingo fundraiser.
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Showing: 221-230Robert M. Geron Sr., 84, of West Point is remembered for community service.
Robert M. “Bobby” Geron Sr., 84, a longtime West Point resident, volunteer firefighter and retired forester, has died; he retired in 1998 after 35 years at Chesapeake/St. Laurent Forest Products.
Pearl Fryar, the 'Picasso of Plants,' dies at 86
Pearl Fryar died on April 4 at his home in Bishopville, S.C., at age 86, his wife Metra Fryar confirmed. He was a self-taught topiary artist who turned a former cornfield into a world-famous garden that drew visitors and supported his community.
Coconino County Board directs over $7,000 to local literacy and shelter groups.
At its April 7 meeting the Coconino County Board approved $1,600 for The Literacy Center and $5,750 for Flagstaff Shelter Services to support literacy outreach and the shelter's 20th‑anniversary celebration.
Kimberly Schlapman to receive Habersham Central High School lifetime achievement award
Kimberly Schlapman, a Habersham Central High School alum and member of Little Big Town, will receive the 2026 HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award during the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony in May.
Colorado Mesa unveils sculpture honoring Mary Rait
Colorado Mesa University unveiled a bronze sculpture of Mary Rait on April 10 during the school's 101st anniversary; the work by Scott Shaffer sits on a bench outside the Moss Performing Arts Center.
New Aroostook gathering spot aims to spark local connections
The LIVING Room is a new community space in downtown Houlton housed in the former S.L. White Drug Co. building, created by Randi Bradbury and Ira Dyer to encourage belonging; a grand opening is set for April 18 and a first Sunday salon for April 19.
Pickleball and bowling leagues ease senior loneliness more than many social programs
Pickleball and bowling leagues pair simple, social activity with regular contact, and about one in four older adults experiences social isolation.
15th annual Lantern Parade brings community together in Manitou Springs.
Families and neighbors gathered on Friday for the 15th annual Lantern Parade in Manitou Springs, carrying handmade lanterns from Memorial Park to Soda Springs Park and enjoying live music and an after-party.
Runyon Sports Complex receives $5,000 donation for youth sports gear
A $5,000 gift from the James S. Kunzman Foundation was announced at a Pueblo clinic attended by more than 400 children, to help purchase shared equipment and support youth baseball and softball programs.
La Follette High students bring children's books to life
La Follette High School students in Madison staged musical adaptations of children's books for several elementary schools in the district, helping to foster a love of reading among young audiences. The performances drew inspiration from the Broadway show Wicked and emphasized community and storytelling.