I’ve never seen 1997’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” all the way through. Eleven-year-old me was too young to see the R-rated slasher in theaters, which was just as well because I did see a trailer and lost many nights’ sleep over the killer’s deadly fishing hook. I eventually got caught up via […]
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Movie Review: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
The “First Steps” part of the title of the new “Fantastic Four” movie is misleading. We don’t see the superhero quartet take their first steps, not as changed individuals and not as a team. The movie takes place four years after a space anomaly altered the DNA of astronauts Reed “Mister Fantastic” Richards (Pedro Pascal), […]
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Backyard Reflections: Butterflies
I awakened one mild twilight, gazing through the emerald veil into the forest beyond the brook while listening to the morning symphony with gratitude in my heart. Warbler Hollow is a magical place, especially in the dawning, and I am usually up and wandering outdoors within a few minutes. After the sun rose over […]
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Looking Back 10 years ago: MSAD 44’s school board unanimously approved Cheryl Lang as the new Telstar High School principal. The Oxford County Gem and Mineral Association held its annual show at Telstar. The Bethel Community Theater was preparing to present its first show, “A Very Potter Musical.” Births: Sophia Ann Corson, Ryder David Laperle. […]
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Movie Review: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’
After three “Jurassic Park” movies and three “Jurassic World” movies, it seems the time has come to kickstart the “Jurassic” franchise again with “Jurassic World: Rebirth.” I’ll give the franchise credit for recognizing that there was no need to continue with the Chris Pratt or Bryce Dallas Howard characters from the last three movies, who […]
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Backyard Reflections: Prunella vulgaris, ‘Heart of the Earth’
Yesterday, I was visiting with friends who are building a small house on a lovely piece of protected land. My friend and her husband are very interested in ground covers, having a penchant for green without having to deal with a lawn they do not want. I am just the perfect friend to help them, […]
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I Screen, You Screen: What you need to know about sarcomas and bone cancer
Sarcomas are a rare type of cancer that form in bone, muscle, nerve, tendon, and other soft tissues in the body. Sarcomas occur when immature bone or soft tissue cells have a change in their DNA and become malformed. These eventually form a mass that affects nearby tissue. These tumors form most commonly in the […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Lana was brought in as a surrender, after her owners could no longer care for her. We believe she’s around 3-5 years old. Lana was very nervous when she first came to us, but warmed up quickly. Lana has shown us that she is a very sweet, loving girl who would prefer a quiet home. […]
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Movie Review: ‘Superman’
With Zack Snyder’s version of the DC Universe having officially fizzled out, Warner Bros. is trying a hard reboot of the multifaceted superhero franchise under the direction of James Gunn. First up for Gunn is “Superman,” with actor David Corenswet stepping into the role of space alien Kal-El/mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent/blue-suited metahuman Superman. Corenswet is […]
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Backyard Reflections: Phoebes
Empty Nest She fluttered out of a woven moss covered basket above the door at dawn the nest had fallen onto granite stone. Oh my drowning senses couldn’t contain such grief every cell drilled deeper I gasped this cavernous hole had no bottom I continued to fall Nature had Spoken my silent plea went […]