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Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.

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Sniff notes: The power of words

I found a quote the other day that talked about the power of words. I’m not sure people truly realize the strength of...

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Remembering Henry David Thoreau – and wishing I were him

Henry David Thoreau lived a good life. The best part? He lived before life got complicated for the rest of us. No Wi-fi?...

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Why do bad things happen to good people?

I was up in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, last weekend, and I caught the news on TV from way out in Texas.  Heavy and sudden...

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What’s cooking? Watermelon pizza party

Editor’s note: LocalNews1.org Content Coordinator Jillian Pavlick and her children have been bringing you recipes and kitchen adventures this summer with “What’s cooking.”...

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Local history: Century-old memoir recalls Battle of Gettysburg, aftermath in Franklin County

The epic Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the American Civil War, is one of the most studied and discussed conflicts in...

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Sniff notes: Tips for successful pet adoption

You know, there really is a difference between hearing and listening. Think about it. Martina McBride, who, in my opinion, is quite the...

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Foot Notes: The walk after the storm

While last week’s storms were simply a minor inconvenience for the majority this column’s readership, they sure made life difficult in Carlisle, the...

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July Fourth 1776 was a long time ago

You know when one thinks of yesterday, it’s fairly recent, but when one ponders July 4, 1776, that seems like an eternity ago. ...

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What’s cooking? Juice ice pops

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine a 9-year-old’s creativity, a 7-year-old’s enthusiasm, and a 3-year-old’s, well, 3-year-oldness—all in the pursuit of...

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Local history: Waynesboro Little Theatre found perfect performance space in 1955

When the Waynesboro Little Theatre staged plays 70 years ago, the energy instilled in the theatrical process and the talent that went into...

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