The Associated Press NEW YORK—They’re first-time parents—five times over. A set of quintuplets was born Saturday at Staten Island University Hospital, spokesman Christian Preston said. He said the four girls, one boy, and their mother were doing well. Preston declined to give the family’s name, but Tony Scherillo told the […]
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The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo.—When Kansas State University sent researchers into nursing homes to find out how the topic of sex was being addressed, they initially found silence. “Nobody was talking about it; it was a really hush-hush subject,” said Gayle Doll, director of the university’s Center on Aging. […]
Duane Hicks With the local Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” set for New Year’s Day on Sand Bay, organizers are looking forward to another successful fundraiser. And with a couple days to go, they want those considering taking an icy dip in the name of a good cause that […]
Staff The Muskie girls’ alumni will be out in full force tomorrow night as they take on the current hockey team at the Ice for Kids Arena. The alumni staged a dramatic 8-7 come-from-behind victory last year—riding the hot hand of Cortney Caldwell, who lit the lamp three times, while […]
Amanda Roy Liam Quast, eight, raced down the hill at the overpass on his flying saucer yesterday afternoon.
Amanda Roy Tobby Munro put on quite the show for his rival, Steve Boileau, during the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual Boxing Day tournament here. Ben Andrusco was crowned the champ after beating Jason Kabel in the final.
Amanda Roy Alex Barnard, left, was all smiles as new Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty, right, and Matt Hickling, middle, placed turkey on her plate at the community Christmas dinner on Thursday. The volunteer trio greeted folks with cheer as they arrived at Knox United Church for the annual […]
Debbie Longmuir Dr. Cam Moorhouse took time to wax the skis of Hunter and Jillian Calder as their mother, Cheri, looked on Friday during the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s first Family Ski of the season. After enjoying a ski on the Rocky Inlet trails, folks warmed their bones around […]
Amanda Roy Local singer Wade (“Brok_Homz”) Friesen performed for friends during a release party for his second CD, “Afta Thoughts,” which was held Monday night at the Ukrainian Hall here.
Amanda Roy Ed Katona shovelled loads of snow from a neighbour’s roof-top yesterday afternoon. With more snow in the forecast, residents should be cautious because heavy accumulation could lead to roof collapses.
Amanda Roy Local artist Sarah Hebert wowed a full-house at the Little Beaver Snow Park with her musical talents last night. The singer held a CD release concert for her debut album, “The Fall.”
Staff As more and more of the white stuff falls, and people have a little more spare time over the holidays, area snowmobilers are bound to want to ride their sleds. But before they hit the trails, they should keep in mind the municipal bylaws that govern the use of […]
