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Mount Monadnock: A New England Centerpiece
Fox CTWith a storied history and global notoriety, Mount Monadnock stands proud in Jaffrey, N.H., attracting more than 100,000 visitors each year. "The mountain, as far as we know now, is the third most hiked mountain in the world behind Mount Fuji in Japan... -
Fort Monroe self-emancipators' courageous act changed the world
In 2012, Fort Monroe's official May 24 history celebration arrived the way the undersized, counterproductively divided Fort Monroe National Monument had arrived: notably late and wrongly defined. Officials were celebrating Fort Monroe events from 1861...Tags: Career and Workplace, National Parks, Fort Monroe, Human Interest, Unions
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Bill Clinton pushes for gay marriage in Illlinois*
Change of SubjectA statement from the former president: Our nation’s permanent mission is to form a ‘more perfect union’ - deepening the meaning of freedom, broadening the reach of opportunity, strengthening the bonds of community. That mission has... -
Living a normal life with a mental disorder
About 1 in 4 adults in this country is suffering from a diagnosable mental disorder. That's about 60 million people. Anxiety and depression lead the list. In the past, most people have not been willing to talk about it or get help. Doctors say...
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Avon Free Public Library Hosts Display On Battle Of Gettysburg
The Avon Historical Society will present an exhibit on the Battle of Gettysburg at the Avon Free Public Library starting in June and going through July to cooincide with the 150th anniversary of that pivotal Civil War battle, according to an...
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Uncommonwealth: In his new role, Ben Chandler begins 'a labor of love'
The Lexington Herald-LeaderBen Chandler, beaming like he just won the Powerball, said he has always wanted to teach history. His pride is his library at his home in Woodford County, which has 5,000 volumes. When the former congressman travels, he takes his books with him in a...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Washington, DC, Politics, Longford Corporation, Arts and Culture
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UMass' first 150 years gets its due from local company
The Daily News of Newburyport, Mass.A local book-publishing team with experience with both education and regional institutions recently completed a handsome retrospective that should have a captive audience in this area: a history of the University of Massachusetts. The book is "UMASS...Tags: Education, Arts and Culture, Harvard University, Frank Gehry, Arts
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West Hartford Resident Publishes Ancestor's Civil War Letters
The Hartford CourantIn 1972, Hurricane Agnes swept through Quincy Abbot's hometown in Forty Fort, Pa., and left four feet of water in the first floor of his parent's house. He went down to help out and wound up renting a U-Haul to bring a very old desk home with him to...Tags: Cigna Corporation, Douglas, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Newspaper and Magazine, Slavery
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Library brings musical side of Lincoln to life
Enjoy a truly unique musical role-playing experience with General Grant and President Lincoln. Will and Bernadine Boyce have spent years perfecting their impersonations of General and Mrs. Grant (along with other Civil War personalities) and Dr. Duke...Tags: Havre de Grace, Libraries, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Harford County, Arts and Culture
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Summer visual arts 2013: Annie Leibovitz, Richard Diebenkorn works coming to Bay Area museums
San Jose Mercury NewsFolks don't necessarily think of museum-going as a summertime activity. But the Bay Area art world never takes a season off, and some of the big exhibitions of the year are opening over the next few months. From a show of Annie Leibovitz photos to works...Tags: Larry Ellison, Fine Artists, Human Interest, Museums, Arts and Culture
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Column: Expert accentuates the positives of aging
The Spokesman-ReviewSome readers have gently criticized this column for being a downer about aging. They have a point. Last week, for instance, I wrote about the reasons boomers may not live into great old age (chronic illnesses and high suicide rates). So this week, I...Tags: Science and Technology, Lincoln Center, Physical Conditions, Music, Entertainment
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EDITORIAL: State heritage
The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- One month from today, after a long buildup, West Virginia will stage an extravaganza marking the 150th anniversary of the state's birth. Thoughtful people should take time to ponder the deep significance of the Mountain State's...Tags: William McKinley, Politics, Government, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Slavery
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