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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: 251-260SASE Exchange showcases underrepresented Asian cultures with iPad nostalgia theme
The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers held its annual SASE Exchange on March 22 in Old Union Hall using an "iPad Nostalgia" theme to share food, games and cultural displays from a range of Asian countries, including Mongolia, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Ninth Judicial District appoints Schafer-LaCoursiere and Schindler-Syme as judges.
Governor Tim Walz announced on April 9 that Max Schafer-LaCoursiere and Symon Schindler-Syme have been appointed as district court judges in Minnesota's Ninth Judicial District, with seats chambered in Warren and Crookston.
Buellton's first community play Annie supports a local couple's adoption
The Buellton Arts Council is presenting Annie: The Musical at Solvang Festival Theatre on April 17–18, and the director is donating a portion of proceeds to help Nick and Cassandra Conforti adopt fraternal twins.
Penquis marks construction progress on 40-unit Milford Place in Bangor
Penquis will hold a construction celebration April 17 at Milford Place, a 40-unit, $15 million affordable housing project for older adults in Bangor; construction is underway and eight units will be filled through referrals from the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter.
Smokey XII to make Neyland Stadium debut after rescue
Smokey XII, a two-year-old bluetick coonhound named Neyland, will make his on-field debut at the University of Tennessee’s Orange & White Game after being found through the East Tennessee rescue community and evaluated by the school's Smokey search team. He has been fostered by a College of Veterinary Medicine employee and given gradual acclimation training while handlers plan to monitor his comfort during appearances.
El Paso law firm gives $5 million to help start UTEP law school
Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro, P.C. donated $5 million to UTEP to support creation of a law school, matching a $5 million challenge grant from the Paul L. Foster Family Foundation and bringing total raised to $10 million.
Tampa and Barranquilla mark 60 years as sister cities with April 5K event
Tampa and Barranquilla will hold a 5K Run/Walk on April 26 to mark six decades as sister cities; the partnership began in 1966 and has supported cultural and civic exchanges.
Lake Chapala Orchestra is sustained by devotion
The Lake Chapala Orchestra is a group of about 60 players that presents six or more concerts each season and operates without government funding, relying mainly on ticket sales and local donations.
Calvert commissioners approve Safe Harbor grant and golf safety nets
Calvert County's Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $300,000 Strategic Demolition Fund award for Safe Harbor and a $390,000 budget adjustment for safety netting at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course.
Eden Cafe builds community with 'pay it forward' program
Eden Cafe in downtown Tulare runs a nonprofit 'pay it forward' program to help fund meals and serves weekly meals to people experiencing homelessness; owners Marc and Mimi Thevenet emphasize community, face-to-face conversation and youth mentorship.