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Camden area inns among those offering discounts to support Habitat for Humanity

FREEPORT – Forty-four Innkeepers in Maine have agreed to cut their rates in half this spring to support Hospitality for Habitat, a program which raises funds statewide for Habitat for Humanity home building projects, according to Greg Dugal, executive director of The Maine Innkeepers Association. ...

First call

The 2002 “call of the small” list. ...

LOWELL BB HISTORY

May 11 1863 -- Lowell Tigers player-manager Jim Connor (1908), who also played four years for the National League's Chicago White Stockings, is born in Port Jervis, N.Y. 1893 -- Fall River baserunners steal 29 bases in a 21-5 romp over the Lowell Indians. ...

Small towns worth visiting

Six years ago, I wrote about "the call of the small," the allure of towns that I had run across in my travels. Here's my second helping of small towns I am fond of. If you'll take the time, you might fall in love with them, too. Waimea, Kauai | Waimea, on the southwestern edge of the Garden Island of Hawaii, is a real town. It has just enough tourist attractions (the 3,500-foot deep Waimea ... ...

Area announcements

Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. ...

Grand Rapids Rampage

DALLAS – The Grand Rapids Rampage offense fared well against the best defense in the Arena Football League, but could not outscore the 9-1 Dallas Desperados in a 65-54 road loss. ...

Senior citizens picnic planned in Americus

There will be a senior citizens picnic at the Middle Flint Council on Aging Pavilion In Americus, Ga. on May 13. ...

Small gems: a dozen of America's tiny towns worth visiting

When Americans hit the road it's usually for "sun and fun" or "bright lights, big city." But in the years after 9/11, Americans have also hungered for a slice of security and normalcy. A chance to get off the beaten path, away from it all to someplace quieter, older, less hectic. Six years ago, I wrote about "the call of the small," the allure of towns that I had run across in my travels. Since ... ...

Small gems: a dozen of America's tiny towns worth visiting

When Americans hit the road it's usually for "sun and fun" or "bright lights, big city." But in the years after 9/11, Americans have also hungered for a slice of security and normalcy. A chance to get off the beaten path, away from it all to someplace quieter, older, less hectic. ...

Locals die in Georgia plane crash

Two local men died Saturday after a private plane crash in southwest Georgia. Pilot Robert King of Hoover and Manley Garrison of Alabaster were killed after the plane they were traveling in crashed just after takeoff. Ryan Jones of Tuscaloosa also died. ...

Aid agencies accepting Myanmar cyclone relief donations

The following aid agencies are accepting contributions to help those affected by the cyclone in Myanmar. The list is from InterAction, a coalition of aid agencies, which can be contacted at InterAction at (202) 667-8227 or http://www.interaction.org. ...

The Natchez Democrat

The Natchez-Adams County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, a United Way agency, is proud to announce that Chantel Marsaw and her four daughters will be moving into their new house very soon. ...

Aid agencies accepting Myanmar cyclone relief donations

The following aid agencies are accepting contributions to help those affected by the cyclone in Myanmar. ...

Three from Birmingham, Tuscaloosa die in Georgia plane crash

Federal authorities are investigating what caused a plane crash in Georgia on Saturday that killed three people, including two Birmingham-area men. ...

Crush Sack Rampage in 63-28 Romp in Denver

DENVER – The Colorado Crush scored 28 consecutive points in the second and third quarters en route to a 63-28 victory over the Grand Rapids ...

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