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Some rumors catch the curiosity of the public and, as the old saying goes, spread like wildfire. Before home computers, the internet and cell phones, rumors were passed around mostly in person. …
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Hudson Cooper
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7/26/24
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I love sitting out in my backyard. There are so many things to enjoy there. For weeks I’ve had to cut down on that because of the intense heat. My son’s dog, Andy, likes to …
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June Donohue
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7/26/24
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It wasn’t that long ago that folks in this area wanted people to forget the term “Borscht Belt.”
They said it gave a negative connotation. Didn’t want to bring it up. …
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Barry Lewis
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7/19/24
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Nothing screams summer like chicken off the grill (or bbq pit if you’re my dad), and some side summer salads.
My best friend April is notorious for having the best bbqs. She makes …
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Claire Burns
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7/19/24
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Last Sunday I went blueberry picking first thing in the morning before the heat of the day set in. I have a row of blueberry bushes that my grandfather planted back in the nineteen seventies …
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Jim Boxberger
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7/19/24
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There is an oft-cited expression in the entertainment industry that says, “Timing is Everything.” It is also used in everyday life to evoke the image that the outcome of events is …
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Hudson Cooper
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7/19/24
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My wife and I took a drive on Sunday around the county so that I could check out to see how the area apple trees looked. I have a few roadside trees that provide me with a bounty of fruit in the …
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Jim Boxberger
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7/19/24
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A friend called, “Everyone’s grousing about the UPS box that went missing from Main Street Callicoon!” he shouts before adding, “And I think you should find out what …
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Ramona Jan
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7/16/24
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As we reach the peak of watermelon season, it’s a great time to experiment with these hydrating fruits. Watermelon is known for its high water content, offering natural relief from the heat …
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Guest Recipe
By Amanda Langseder,
Sullivan 180 Senior Director of Prevention Programming
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7/12/24
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Last week I mentioned cleaning up all the leaf litter left behind from the gypsy moth caterpillars. My woods was not only filled with this leaf litter, but also the leaves from years gone by. Whoever …
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Jim Boxberger
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7/12/24
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I have a binder that contains treasured possessions of some memorable moments of my past. Inside are ticket stubs from events I attended over the years. I have the ticket stub from the old Yankee …
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Hudson Cooper
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7/12/24
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A few days ago, my friend, Amalia called me to ask if I was going to the fourth of July parade and festivities that takes place in my town at Memorial Park.
When Jimmy was still …
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June Donohue
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7/12/24
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