Cool weather can help spark your child’s interest in science. When it comes to sparking a child’s interest in science, it seems that cool weather could be key. Studies by education researchers indicate that to learn science concepts well, students must discover science outside the classroom through their own hands-on experiences — and experts say […]

Christmas Crossword ACROSS 1. Santa’s transportation 3. ___ Pole 6. Day of celebration DOWN 1. Jolly guy 2. Very long time 4. Shape of Santa’s belly 5. Holiday plant Answers: Across 1. sleigh 3. North 6. holiday Down 1. Santa 2. eons 4. round 5. holly

* 1620: THE PILGRIMS ARRIVED IN PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS. * 1937: “SNOW WHITE” FROM DISNEY, THE FIRST FEATURE-LENGTH COLOR CARTOON, PREMIERED. * 1970: ELVIS PRESLEY MET WITH PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

NORWAY December 24: Family Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m., Late Christmas Eve Service at 10 p.m. Second Congregational Church, U.C.C., 205 Main Street.  HARRISON December 31: New Year’s Eve Party, three locations including a dance at the VFW from 8-11 p.m. where costumes are optional and music will be from decades past; a gathering […]

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(MS) — With dollars tighter than ever for many families this holiday season, some parents are putting an increased focus on choosing toys and games that fulfill several of their children’s needs in a single package, at a single price. “We’re a big game family,” says Holly Jackson, a Knoxville mother of three. “In the […]

 Quality family time is more important than ever, and with the approach of the holidays, many of us are eager to celebrate with our loved ones. End the year memorably by dusting off some tried-and-true traditions and mixing it up with fresh, budget-friendly festivities. With the average price of a movie ticket at $8, a […]