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Tradition, change intertwine to create beauty at arboretum

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. — Some places seem to communicate with you when you visit. Not audibly, of course, but they somehow impart the echo of a life lived long ago. That’s the feeling I get at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park. The 409-acre remnant of Long Island’s grand Gold ...

Cardboard Boat Races set for June 28 at Riverfest

LOCK HAVEN — Schlesinger Communications, Inc. recently announced the return of the Cardboard Boat Races as part of Riverfest in Woodward Township on Saturday, June 28. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with judging slated for 11 a.m. and races beginning at 12 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per participant with prizes being awarded for “Best Boat Design,” “Best Theme for Boat and Costume” and “The Titanic Award (Best Sinker)” along with race winners for each age group. Age groups include: children age 8-12, youth age 13-17, adult age 18-49, adults age 18 to 49, adults age 50 and ...

Couple reaches 65-year mark

Russell C. Reitz and Marie E. Reitz are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on May 27 and reside at 2549 Lick Run Road, Williamsport. They have three children: Kevin R. Reitz, Kathy R. Eggerton (Gary) and Keith R. Reitz, all residing in Williamsport. They have 10 grandchildren and ...

Billy Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis

(Reuters) - U.S. singer-songwriter and pianist Billy Joel said on Friday he is canceling all his scheduled concerts after he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder. The 76-year-old singer is undergoing physical therapy and has been advised to refrain ...

Kids invited to sign up for Laurel Festival pet parade in June

Children, 12 and under are invited to preregister their favorite pet for the 2025 Laurel Festival Pet Parade by noon on Friday, June 6 to win fun prizes on June 15. According to a news release, children also are invited to decorate their bikes and join in the fun. Individuals and groups are welcome. The Laurel Festival Pet Parade, sponsored by Dr. Kristine Shaw of the Grand Canyon Veterinary Hospital at 23 Water St., Wellsboro, is being held on Sunday, June 15 at 1:30 p.m. It’s free. “A favorite pet can be a cat, dog, guinea pig, turtle, goat, lamb, horse, cow or whatever ...