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Fine Arts Fiesta not the usual thing

May 16

Wilkes-Barre Board makes history

May 11

An editorial apple for our teachers

May 6

Work together, make a difference

May 4

Have some honor here at home

Apr 27

Cyclists, motorists: Can't we get along?

Apr 23

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Are US banks still to big to fail?

May 21

Better spans can't lull lawmakers

May 21

Internet steps put privacy at risk

May 20

A federal 'shield' for reporters

May 20

Syria on the brink of abyss

May 19

Pakistan's democratic pact

May 19

Doonesbury

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Mallard Fillmore

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Recently, The Lands at Hillside Farms received a Facebook comment regarding our items being expensive and imported. At first I became defensive because we work so hard to stay true to our mission of local, USA-made, and fair-trade items. Then I...

Lands at Hillside keeps focus on sustainable choices

May 20

Erin Belles has wrapped up her career with the Cornell University softball team. She had a...

Belles battles through injuries for Cornell

May 6

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had a deep affinity for the Old Testament prophet Isaiah, who foretold of the day when a child would lead the wolf, leopard, and lion without fear and there would be peace on earth and goodwill towards all...

Children's crusade a calculated risk for civil rights

Apr 28

The important movie “42” opened recently, reminding us of the historical significance of how Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers finally integrated America's national pastime.

The economics of baseball also played a role in integration

Apr 27

This is probably not something I should admit so publically, but it really isn't much of a secret especially among my friends and co-workers, that I am a very low-tech guy.

No secret password needed to connect with community

Apr 27

Leave it to the folks in the greater Pittston area to make a fundraising dinner feel like something special.

A long night in good company in a great community

Apr 20

Other Commentary

Those who oppose greater U.S. involvement in Syria were no doubt relieved at the announcement that Moscow and Washington want to convene an international conference to end the country's civil war.

What Russia gave Kerry on Syria -- very little

May 19

Note to GOP re Benghazi: Stop calling it Watergate, Iran-contra, bigger than both, etc. First, it might well be, but we don't know. History will judge. Second, overhyping will only diminish the importance of the scandal if it doesn't meet...

Re: Benghazi attack: Give facts center stage

May 19

Well, this is a fine mess.

Commentary: Leonard Pitts Jr. What was the IRS thinking?

May 19

Marcellus Shale boom makes rural hospital cutting-edge

May 16

You know you're in trouble when you can't even get your walk-back story straight. Stung by the worldwide derision that met President Obama's fudging and fumbling of his chemical-weapons red line in Syria, the White House leaked to...

Standing up to Syria, our man Obama blinks

May 11

John Kenneth Galbraith once observed that “the enemy of the conventional wisdom is not ideas but the march of events.” And events have finally caught up with the oft-repeated claim that torture doesn't work and that it especially...

It's an ugly truth, but sometimes torture works

May 11

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Fine Arts Fiesta not the usual thing

May 16

Wilkes-Barre Board makes history

May 11

An editorial apple for our teachers

May 6

Work together, make a difference

May 4

Have some honor here at home

Apr 27

Cyclists, motorists: Can't we get along?

Apr 23

Tom Mooney

That faint, promising light; is it then or now?

May 17

Andrew Seder

The grass is growing and backyard BBQ deals are plentiful

May 19

If you're just now remembering that today is Mother's Day, you still have some time to make mom or the mother of your children happy.

Moms you deserve the best so enjoy a great day and great deals

May 11

Typically on Cinco De Mayo I'd be urging you to make sure you grab a margarita or cerveza at La Toleca but since the venue sustained fire damage last month and won't be open on what's typically its busiest day I am...

Mother's Day is but a week away

May 4

I always enjoy reading The Sunday Times Leader and one of my favorite inserts is the always interesting Parade magazine. This week, in addition to the challenging Kennections, and a cover story on Martha Stewart,...

Another week, another giveaway

Apr 27

Sandy Snyder

Words to the wise: Paint samples are not paint. Did you know that? I didn't, but I thought you might like to.

SANDRA SNYDER WALL TO WALL

May 10

Happy belated Earth Day. What have you done for the planet lately?Me, I gave myself an iffy report card. An April examination of conscience:

Yea or nay to these earthy — I think — ideas?

Apr 26

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