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Creature comfort: Teen collects donated stuffed animals and books to give to sick children
Special to The Herald-MailWhen a child is sick, nothing is more comforting than a good book and a stuffed animal. It is on this simple philosophy that Hagerstown teen Brynn Dao founded Books & Bears — Comforting Sick Children and Fighting Illiteracy. "Books & Bears is a...Tags: The Herald-Mail, Philosophy, Alzheimer's Disease, Religion and Belief, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Bedford resident pens children's book
Our Town CorrespondentWhen Larry Crone created an entertaining tale for his children many years ago, he had no idea that he would eventually become an author of a published children’s book. Crone recently self-published “Elephant on Deck” under Mascot...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Authors, Washington, DC, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Cooking for a good cause: New Meals On Wheels cookbook
The recently released celebrity cookbook, Made With Love: The Meals On Wheels Family Cookbook ($29.95), features more than 125 family-style recipes from chefs, actors, writers and other celebrities. Made With Love showcases everything from Judi Dench&...
Tags: Butter, Tomatoes, Celebrities, Amazon.com Inc., Kosher Salt
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Last-minute Orlando holiday gifts with lots of local flavor
Have you ever tried to roast chestnuts on an open fire? It's not as warm and lovely as the singers would have you believe. The last thing I need this holiday season is burned fingers and a bowl of singed nuts. Today at orlandosentinel.com/thedish, I'll...Tags: Winter Park, New Smyrna Beach, Chestnuts, Holidays, Ridgewood
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Retailers, shoppers preparing for post-Thanksgiving frenzy
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comDoor-busters, bargains and sales — oh my! Black Friday is just hours away and area retailers — including most stores at the Valley Mall and Hagerstown Premium Outlets — are gearing up for midnight openings on the biggest holiday...Tags: The Finish Line Incorporated, National Retail Federation, Services and Shopping, Cyber Monday, Vehicles
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Bieber's mother hits on tough subjects in book
As the star approached, screams and cheers ripped through the clutch of teen and tween girls — loud enough for an appearance by Justin Bieber. But it wasn't Justin: It was his mother, Pattie Mallette. Having entered public view as the stage mom for...
Tags: Music, Suicide, Justin Bieber, Sawgrass Mills, Twitter, Inc.
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Harvest Hoedown to be held Saturday
The Harvest Hoedown will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Byron Park in Williamsport. The event is sponsored by the Williamsport Ministerium and is a fundraiser for the Williamsport Food Bank. Donations of food items will be accepted on the day of...Tags: Pumpkin, Pies and Tarts, Pasta, Salads, American Legion
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Couple collaborate on 'So You Think You Know Antietam?' book
Name: Jim and Sue Gindlesperger Age: Jim is 71, Sue is 64 City in which you reside: Johnstown, Pa. Day job: Jim is safety manager at Carnegie Mellon University, Sue is a travel consultant at AAA Book title: "So You Think You Know Antietam? The...
Tags: Battle of Antietam, Services and Shopping, Abraham Lincoln, Photography and Video, Wars and Interventions
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Have tea with author Mary Hart Perry at Laurel Books-A-Million
Books-A-Million in the Laurel Shopping Center, 351 Montrose Ave., will offer traditional British tea and biscuits with author Mary Hart Perry on Saturday, Sept. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. Perry, a Maryland author who teaches the Extreme Novelist course at...Tags: Authors, Bethesda (Montgomery, Maryland)
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Author pens book on haunted house where he lives
Our Town InternWhen author and educator Mark Spencer moved into the historic Allen family home in Monticello, Arkansas, he had no idea that he and his family were not alone. Spencer introduced the story of his encounters as well as an uncovered secret about the...Tags: Ghosts (supernatural entities), Authors, Unexplained Phenomena
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Holiday surveys offer popular gift ideas
Daily American Staff WriterWith Christmas just a few weeks away, many are scrambling to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list. A record 226 million shoppers visited stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, according to a National Retail Federation survey conducted...Tags: National Retail Federation, Services and Shopping, Consumers, Holidays, Books
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