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Cool yules The Observer
I know where my Christmas goose comes from because I buy it from the person who fed and cared for it. The market stall at which I pick up the organic sprouts, the red cabbage and the pumpkin is run by the person who planted and picked them.
What's going on Star-Gazette
Today BOOKS •R.W. WHITE BOOK READING/SIGNING, 7 p.m., Storylines Bookstore & Cafe, 211 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen. White will read excerpts of his latest novel "Susquehanna Scandal." 535-7077.
HOLIDAY EVENTS Akron Beacon Journal
Hower House Holidays Through the Decades -- Noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 1-4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 30, Hower House, 60 Fir Hill, University of Akron. Each room of the mansion depicts subtle holiday decorating changes through the decades. Admission: $5, adults; $4, seniors; $2, students. Tours will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. 330-972-6909 or
Stuart Jeffries on Beatrix Potter Guardian Unlimited
Stuart Jeffries outlines his problem with Beatrix Potter.
Rifle Bullets: Rifle's Community Bulletin Board, Dec. 7-13, 2006 Rifle Citizen Telegram
Want to get the word out about a local event? Send your “bullet”in board items by 5 p.m. Fridays to cclick@citizentelegram.com, fax to 625-3628, or drop by legible copy at The Citizen Telegram, 132 E. Third, Rifle. Priority is given to Rifle nonprofit events.
What's going on Star-Gazette
Today CLASSES •SPINAL HEALTH WORKSHOP, 10 a.m., Bradford Family Chiropractic, 202 Desmond St., Sayre. Topic: Subluxation. Free, open to all. 570/882-9393.
What's going on Star-Gazette
Today CLASSES •JEWELRY CLASS, 10 a.m.-noon, Michael's The Arts and Crafts Store, Consumer Square, Route 64, Big Flats. Space limited, call to register: 739-2084.
In the Know WDBJ 7 Roanoke
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The early bird gets the holiday deals Bangor Daily News
BANGOR - The before-sunrise crowd waiting at local storefronts Friday was serious about shopping and showed it with walkie-talkies, oversized cups of coffee and at least one handgun.
Strong start for stores Jackson Hole News
Some local stores reported hot results on the day after Thanksgiving, but for outdoor-gear shops, warm weather has meant cooler sales.
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