How good is ‘Wicked’? It could sweep another million awards
“I’ve heard it said. That people come into our lives for a reason …” That poet lyric is from the song “For Good,” arguably the …
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Health and Wellness
5 Great Ways to Reduce Stress
StatePoint The constant juggle of work, family and other responsibilities can cause anybody to feel stressed. And stress is not only unpleasant, it can have …
Federal agency refuses to ban pesticide used on crops
Corn field in Colorado PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s administration denied a petition by environmental groups that sought to ban …
Business
Fireworks displays costly, but communities feel obligated
By BOB BAUDER Pittsburgh Tribune-Review PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Butler residents nearly went berserk this year when Mayor Tom Donaldson said the city could not afford …
July 4th visits, spending could set record in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) _ Visits and spending are expected to set records for the July 4 holiday period this year in New Hampshire. The Institute …
Whole Foods apologizes for pricing problems
NEW YORK (AP) _ Whole Foods Market is apologizing to its shoppers for incorrect pricing, a week after a New York investigation found that the …
Education
Statehouse hearing scheduled for special education bills
BOSTON (AP) _ State lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing to consider nearly two dozen bills aimed at special education policies in Massachusetts. The bills …
Wichita school district again opts out of free-meals program
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ The Wichita school district is again opting out of a program that gives schools in high-poverty areas the option to serve …
Women, minorities struggle on Missouri teaching exams
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Woman and minorities are failing Missouri exams to enter teaching programs and to gain certification at higher rates, raising concerns. The …
Sports
Kyle Thompson wins Rex Hospital Open for 3rd time
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ Kyle Thompson became the first player in Web.com Tour history to win an event three times, taking the Rex Hospital Open …
Falcons sign veteran guard Chris Chester
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) _ The Atlanta Falcons have added depth to their offensive line by signing nine-year veteran guard Chris Chester. Chester started all …
Johnson makes history with 10th win at Dover
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) _ Jimmie Johnson pulled away on the final restart Sunday to win at Dover International Speedway …
