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Choreographer: ‘Everybody’s an artist; we paint the sky’
WILKES-BARRE – The four-man crew from Zambelli Fireworks arrived just before 3 p.m. on Friday, minutes ahead of the rolling thunder and lightning that foreshadowed what they had come to unleash.
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.
Federer aiming for record
WIMBLEDON, England — Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash.
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The views afforded through the windows of Plan LS-97264 by Home Plans LLC make this home a delight to live in. Its floor plan totals 1,648 square feet of living space.
Police coverage fees questioned
THE PENNSYLVANIA Legislature should tread carefully when considering a bill that would compel municipalities without full-time police departments to pay for state police coverage.
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Ryan Messersmith, 5, of Northampton Street in Kingston, splashes around in shin-deep water in the middle of the intersection of Northampton Street and Thomas Avenue Friday after a heavy downpour caused minor flash flooding. Vehicles eventually got through as the water receded. Read more on Page 3A.
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Sarah Palin resignation a mystery
WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.
Powerful sedative found in mansion
LOS ANGELES — The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson’s home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer’s memorial service.
Big dream takes flight
BEAUMONT – Perhaps Wende DeOliveira’s plan is no more plausible than the one that preceded it at the nondescript old farmstead nestled on the sloping marshland off Crow Hill Road.
Gas-lease tips offered before you sign up
ROSS TWP. – Gas-lease offers might be low, thanks to a lagging economy, but that’s not stopping drillers from proposing them.
Current topic for class
The Susquehanna River is, in a way, its own classroom. So naturally, a King’s College professor has created a course focusing on the river.
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NATION & WORLD
Calif. regulators warn of pot's cancer capability
It might take Californians a puff or two to get their heads around an apparent contradiction recently enshrined in state law. The same marijuana smoke that doctors can recommend ...
Sports
Federer aiming for record
WIMBLEDON, England — Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Fr ...
Opinion Columnists
- Contract fairy makes summer appearance MARK GUYDISH OPINION
- Steals and Deals: Don’t leave home before consulting travel Web sites - ANDREW SEDER
- Bracelet may fit, but the penalty doesn’t EDWARD LEWIS OPINION
- Sundance finds a sweet spot in sour economy Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL
- One delicious job - Richard L. Connor OPINION
- Will Dems bend to health-care opponents? Kevin Blaum In The Arena
- Still cruisin’ after all these years - Scott Wasser WHEELS
Politics
UPDATE: Palin resigning as Alaska governor
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26.
Business
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.
Features
Designers find common cause with international artisans
In Africa, Asia and Latin America, gifted craftspeople who can express age-old traditions in beautiful ways often lack access to raw materials and distribution venues. And they may ...
Entertainment
They’ll be trotting out a longhorn
They’ll be trotting out a longhorn in Tunkhannock tonight, before the fireworks display at the high school.
Community
St. Frances to celebrate final Mass
CENTER MORELAND: The parish community of St. Frances X. Cabrini and Blessed Sacrament Church will celebrate the final Mass and closing at 10:30 a.m. July 26 at Blessed Sacrament Ch ...
Feature Stories
Pachyderms outdo people in cross-species chow bout
In the fight of pachyderms vs. people _ the pachyderms now have the upper trunk.
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