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CIE announces photo contest winners Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:51PMBy: Matt Benham UNH’s Center for International Education recently announced the results of their spring photo contest, an event held each semester to showcase the experiences of students who have spent semesters abroad. The most recent contest drew approximately 60...
CIE announces photo contest winners Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:51PMBy: Matt Benham UNH’s Center for International Education recently announced the results of their spring photo contest, an event held each semester to showcase the experiences of students who have spent semesters abroad. The most recent contest drew approximately 60...
Letters from Saratoga News readers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:48PMFebruary is not sport-less— there's ice hockeyI'm not bashing your article ("Winter Olympics saves us from a sports-less February," Dick Sparrer, Feb.
Letters from Saratoga News readers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:48PMFebruary is not sport-less— there's ice hockeyI'm not bashing your article ("Winter Olympics saves us from a sports-less February," Dick Sparrer, Feb.
Letters from Los Gatos Weekly-Times readers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:39PMMittens the cat will be missed by many peopleIn reference to Mittens the cat, who was killed by the thoughtless woman with unleashed dogs on Bella Vista ("Dog attack takes the life of Mittens on Bella Vista Ave.
Letters from Los Gatos Weekly-Times readers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:39PMMittens the cat will be missed by many peopleIn reference to Mittens the cat, who was killed by the thoughtless woman with unleashed dogs on Bella Vista ("Dog attack takes the life of Mittens on Bella Vista Ave.
Crosswalk leads to cross talk over plans for the Boulevard Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38PMPlans to change the crosswalk where Los Gatos Boulevard intersects with Caldwell Avenue and Kennedy Road brought residents to the March 1 town council meeting, protesting current safety conditions and questioning the safety of future proposed changes.
Crosswalk leads to cross talk over plans for the Boulevard Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38PMPlans to change the crosswalk where Los Gatos Boulevard intersects with Caldwell Avenue and Kennedy Road brought residents to the March 1 town council meeting, protesting current safety conditions and questioning the safety of future proposed changes.
City adopts interim marijuana zoning Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:36PMHamilton City Council members on Tuesday approved an interim zoning ordinance for the location of medical marijuana dispensaries.
City adopts interim marijuana zoning Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:36PMHamilton City Council members on Tuesday approved an interim zoning ordinance for the location of medical marijuana dispensaries.
Stock Farm petitions to get land annexed Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:36PMThe owners of the Bitter Root Stock Farm have petitioned Hamilton for the annexation of 290 acres. The proposed annexation covers the southern end of the 650-acre parcel and is bounded roughly by Fairgrounds Road, Old Corvallis Road and Eastside Highway.
Stock Farm petitions to get land annexed Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:36PMThe owners of the Bitter Root Stock Farm have petitioned Hamilton for the annexation of 290 acres. The proposed annexation covers the southern end of the 650-acre parcel and is bounded roughly by Fairgrounds Road, Old Corvallis Road and Eastside Highway.
Hamilton to study parks’ needs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:36PMTwo Hamilton parks are slated for master planning thanks to a $20,000 matching grant. The city this spring will put out a request for proposals for a landscape review of River Park and Legion Park.
Hamilton to study parks’ needs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:36PMTwo Hamilton parks are slated for master planning thanks to a $20,000 matching grant. The city this spring will put out a request for proposals for a landscape review of River Park and Legion Park.
Housing available Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:24PMPotential housing is available in Williams County, but barriers to construction such as cost have left much of it sitting despite intense demand and the economic prosperity in the region.
Housing available Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:24PMPotential housing is available in Williams County, but barriers to construction such as cost have left much of it sitting despite intense demand and the economic prosperity in the region.
Cranston, RI, to hold 100 birthday celebration at senior center Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:16PMMayor's office says a more grandiose event wouldn't be fitting during economic difficulties for the city
No word on future of Ryans Market Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:16PMJob Lot, which owns the long-shuttered Wickford landmark, remains mum on plans for the building
Cranston, RI, to hold 100 birthday celebration at senior center Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:16PMMayor's office says a more grandiose event wouldn't be fitting during economic difficulties for the city
No word on future of Ryans Market Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:16PMJob Lot, which owns the long-shuttered Wickford landmark, remains mum on plans for the building
Corruption trial begins for Shelton developer Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:21PMNEW HAVEN -- A year of speculations, expectations and rumors will evaporate into the reality of what the FBI and IRS did uncover in their six-year investigation into alleged municipal corruption in Shelton when the trial of developer James Botti begins Monday.
Lifesaving station needs saving in Ocean City Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:16PMRoy Wagner, Ocean City Councilman, and Charlie London show the outside of the Ocean City Lifesaving Station at 801 4th St. in Ocean City.
County at 90 percent risk of experiencing an earthquake Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:12PMAfter the 7.0 magnitude Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti and the devastating 8.8 magnitude quake offshore Chile last week, Northern Nevadans may be concerned about a major quake occurring, and according to a new report, most communities have every reason to be on edge. Nevada is one of the most earthquake-prone states, yet residents are not necessarily prepared to handle a major seismic event or the ...
Five in race for £50m Welsh bypass job Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:48PMFive firms are revving up for a £50m contract to build a bypass in Wales for the Welsh Assembly government.
Small group to pamper Black Saturday victims Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:28PMBLACK Saturday may have been more than 12 months ago but the devastating after affects are still being felt by a community trying desperately to rebuild their lives. The stories of fam
500 face eviction from Seke rural Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:50PMMore than 500 illegal settlers in Seke communal areas face eviction after the rural district council resolved to stop stand allocations by some traditional leaders in the area.
Bedminster to adopt school budget Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:41PMBEDMINSTER TWP. – The Board of Education is planning to review and adopt its proposed 2010-11 school budget at a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18.
Letters to the editor, March 3 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:20PMOh, McTavish is dead and his brother don't know it. His brother is dead and McTavish don't know it.
Yeovil Music Centre planning musical workshops Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:09PMYEOVIL Music Centre is holding an exciting free musical event on Saturday, March 20, at Preston Community School.
Council limits administrative services of consulting firm Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:09PMSANTEE, S.C. – The consulting firm hired by Santee Town Council in January 2009 to provide day-to-day administrative services will continue working for the town for the next two months, but only on a limited basis.
Students in MCG Nursing Anesthesia Program head to Atlanta to protest program cuts Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:00PMThe Medical College of Georgia has announced several plans to cut more than 25-million-dollars from its budget.
Three Relay for Life events set Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:00PMOver the next two months, Highlands County high schools will play host to three Relay for Life events on behalf of the American Cancer Society .
Movie theatre for sale Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:57PMTREVOR TERFLOTH The Daily News Stinson Theatres is looking to sell its Chatham cinema, according to the municipality's director of economic development. However, Kathy Weiss said Chatham-Kent doesn't want to discourage a proposed multi-screen venue in the city's north side.[...]
Financing the future of education Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:57PMA presentation on construction updates takes a good chunk of time out of any school board meeting.
Third candidate joins selectmen race in Holliston Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:56PMResident Jack Blais has added his name to the list of candidates in the race for the Board of Selectmen, joining attorney Jay Marsden and Planning Board member Geoff Zeamer.
Group Named To Facilitate Treece Relocation Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:55PMGovernor Mark Parkinson has appointed five Southeast Kansans to the State Public Trust that is charged with administering the relocation assistance for Treece, KS.
Cinema report to come forward Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:54PMThe municipality is looking into a possible multi-screen cinema and home improvement store in Chatham's north side. Staff presented a report on concerning Tecumseh-based Medd Development Group, which is proposing the idea for the west side of St.[...]
Citizens want to save unique structure Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:54PMHIGHGATE -A second open public meeting on the future of Highgate United Church will take place March 10. The facility, built in 1898, is regarded as Ontario's only round church. The final regular worship service is scheduled for June 30.[...]
De La Howe welcomes new principal to Brice School Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:47PMMcCORMICK -- George Yeldell has joined John de la Howe School as principal of L.S. Brice School.
'Gypsy scientist' had finally found home Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:52PMMissing Aussie scientist had worked on space shuttles and was "as happy as Larry".
Some high schools have already decided to keep graduations indoors Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:48PMIt’s a tough call that high school officials make each year – whether to hold graduation in the great outdoors, where seating is usually unlimited, or in the confines of a gymnasium or auditorium, where rain won’t fall but fewer loved ones will fit.
SMART back on track, but still needs funds to complete work Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:44PMThe SMART train is back on track following recent weeks of funding worries, proposed delays and muddled deliberations by project leaders that sometimes resembled a verbal train wreck.
Scrambling to avoid a fireworks fiasco Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:43PMWindsor’s fireworks show is in jeopardy for the second consecutive year after proposed organizers of the fireworks show pulled out last week following a passionate and at times contentious meeting with downtown merchants.
Teen arrested for plotting school shooting Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:43PMThe Brewster Police Department and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating an incident where two juveniles were discussing the ongoing planning for a school shooting in Brewster.
Council to consider new Surf City town centers Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:38PMHUNTINGTON BEACH – Two of Surf City's major corridors could soon be transformed from outdated strip malls to modern town centers. The City Council is slated to vote tonight on plans to revamp the Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue corridors – the...
2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Porsche 918 Spyder Concept Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:35PMPorsche's Carrera GT supercar has been out of production for a few years now, and its numbers have been rapidly diminishing as tuners and ill-talented drivers do their worst. At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Porsche is planning a 918 Spyder Concept that looks staged to replace it, and though it doesn't share much in common with the previous...
Australian scientist missing in Canada Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:29PMCanadian police are baffled with the disappearance of a Melbourne nuclear scientist working in the country.
Uptown milestone as first tenant takes possession Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:29PMothers also read... Monday marked a milestone in the Uptown construction project at the Town and Country Mall.
With Vancouver Olympics Over, Torch Passes to Russia Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:28PMThe Vancouver Olympics are over and the torch now passes to Sochi, the subtropical Soviet-era seaside resort town that may be the most unlikely venue ever designated to host a major winter sporting event. The Kremlin, which has invested $17 billion in a breakneck program to get the sleepy and remote coastal town ready to host the 2014 Games, had clearly hoped the spotlight would shift from ...
Garden Clippings Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:14AMPetticoat Ladies