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Annual luthier workshop returning to Williamsport

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For the third year in a row, the Pajama Factory is hosting the annual week long gathering of the American Lutherie Institute (ALI) Restoration Workshop the week of June 16. According to a news release from the Pajama Factory, founded and incorporated in 2024, ALI was established to continue the legacy of the internationally renowned violin restoration workshops formerly held at Oberlin College in Ohio. “Following a successful transition to Williamsport in 2024, the Pajama Factory has proven to be an ideal long-term home for this prestigious event,” the news release said. ...

Outdoors community calendar for week of June 9

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BLACK BEARS WHERE: Little Pine State Park and Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Friday, June 12 at 4 p.m. NOTES: Join the park naturalist to learn more about the black bears around Pennsylvania. Topics will include adaptions, diet and a brief overview of the natural history of the black bear within Pennsylvania. This is designed to be an informal program. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Those interested in the Little Pine program should ...

Protect our state game lands

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As debate continues over the proposed Allenwood data center project, one issue deserves far more public attention: several proposed high-voltage transmission line routes appear to pass directly through Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Lycoming County. For many residents, these lands are not empty space on a map. They are public lands held in trust for all Pennsylvanians, places where families hunt, hike, and enjoy the outdoors. Sportsmen and conservationists have spent generations helping preserve them through license fees, taxes, and conservation efforts. They were never intended to ...

What makes worms such great bait for fishing?

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Every angler has a favorite bait and every angler has a million reasons why their favorite is better than everyone else’s. But when it comes down to the number of fish landed and the number of species that will take one, nothing beats the common earthworm. But what makes the worm such great bait? Lets count the ways. Easy to get One of my favorite baits for striped bass is eels. My biggest fish were all caught on eels and I have never been skunked when using them. But they are hard to find and, when I can find them, they are expensive. Not the case with worms. Anyone with a ...

SGP Adventure Book meant to educate

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The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is encouraging schools, educators, libraries, camps and after school programs across Pennsylvania to take advantage of a limited-time opportunity to receive free copies of the Susquehanna Greenway Adventure Book for educational use. Packed with puzzles, games, safety tips, fun facts and interactive pages, the Susquehanna Greenway Adventure Book encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about nature, stewardship, and the importance of our river environments. The booklet features activities focused on river ecology, hiking and paddling ...