‘Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma’By Claire Dedererc.2023, Alfred A. Knopf$28/288 pages Recently, I listened to an audio version of “The Sorcerer’s Stone,” the first of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series. I cheered when Rowling said Dumbledore is gay. Yet, I wondered, should I read the Potter books (no matter how much I love them) when Rowling … [Read more…]
Twin brothers Dave and Dan Falcucci won the Walter Cosgrove Four-Ball at Green Hill Municipal Golf Course last year for the second time overall and for the first time in 18 years. Finishing on top 18 years later was fitting considering that the Falcuccis shot 18 under par. So do the Falcuccis plan to wait … [Read more…]
Government House ‘Year End School BBQ’, Purvis Gombey Troupe members revealed, St. George’s team thank everyone for support, OBA MP Jarion Richardson on immigration digitisation project, two firemen complete driver training with BPS, PwC volunteers support Family Centre students, Ministry: Increasing Covid-19 in community and Minister of Health Kim Wilson donates blood are some of the … [Read more…]
The growing discontentment among Wyoming teachers isn’t news. Research from the University of Wyoming and surveys from the Wyoming Department of Education have both documented the issue, as have multiple media outlets. The discontentment mirrors a national trend that has been raising alarms about the future of education across the U.S. Last month, lawmakers on … [Read more…]
LONDON, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) On Friday, Arsenal confirmed that Martin Odegaard has won the club’s men’s Player of the Season award for the 2022/23 campaign, earning 55% of the votes … [Read more…]
Slightly gray skies draped several Virginia High School League spring sports venues Friday, but they hardly diminished all the gold medals and blue ribbons won by Southwest Virginia athletes. Championship tennis took the stage with five area doubles teams winning VHSL titles and eight singles players advancing to Saturday finals. Patrick Henry-Roanoke’s tandem of freshman … [Read more…]
All Times Eastern. PBS programming varies regionally. Saturday, June 10 Horse Racing: Belmont StakesFOX, 4:30pm LiveThe 155th Belmont Stakes takes place today at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Kentucky Derby winner Mage will not compete in the Belmont, but Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure is expected to run. Other top contenders include Forte, Tapit … [Read more…]
Let’s be honest. Los Angeles isn’t on anybody’s radar for a golf vacation, unless you’ve got serious private club connections to play Riviera, Los Angeles Country Club, Wilshire Country Club or some of the other elite local private clubs. L.A.C.C.’s North Course will host the 2023 U.S. Open, the city’s first major golf championship since … [Read more…]
Press Release Solidarity Awards With Logos The 20 for 20 Solidarity Awards recognize those who have steered the arduous complexities of gender inequality in Africa in the hope that this will inspire others to make a difference. Nairobi, Kenya May 25, 2023 – The Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) Coalition has launched the 20 … [Read more…]
Jules E, of Upton, bends down to pick a strawberry. (Photo/Jon Ratner) REGION – This is the second-to-last weekend of spring, and strawberry-picking season is underway. Some of the farms are offering strawberries, either PYO or pickup at the farmstand. Check the local farm’s website or Facebook page for updates. Tougas Family Farm – 234 … [Read more…]