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Cheryl E Preston

Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Maine State

Rockland, ME

Lobsters can’t hide from 104-year-old Virginia Oliver — Maine’s famous “Lobster Lady.” She’s been trapping the crustaceans for almost a century and is ready to catch some more this summer. Oliver has renewed her commercial lobster license for this season, which usually runs from...

Maine's 104-year-old 'Lobster Lady' shares simple tips for a long life

Georgia State

Buford, GA

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There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Cumberland, ME

CUMBERLAND, ME – With the Learn and Earn baby races behind them, the Pine Tree State-bred 2-year-old pacing colts will start earning their keep at First Tracks Cumberland on Friday (July 5) in two $15,986 divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes. The action starts Friday in the 3:15 pm...

Maine Freshmen to start their careers at Cumberland

Cumberland, ME — Walter Case Jr., the 12th-ranked driver on the all-time dash wins list, added six victories to his lifetime total on Friday (July 5) at Cumberland Raceway, bringing him to 11,395. Case started his six-pack by taking both $15,986 divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old...

Case puts on driving clinic at Cumberland

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Massachusetts State

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — As the Commonwealth gets ready for Independence Day celebrations, over 40 beaches were closed across the state on Wednesday. Most of the closures were because of high bacteria levels detected in the water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health updates the list of closed beaches...

Over 40 Mass. Beaches Closed Ahead Of 4th Of July

Bar Harbor, ME

There is more to see on Mount Desert Island than Acadia National Park. There are several small towns that have their own charm and attractions. The largest town on Mount Desert Island is Bar Harbor. It is the gateway to Acadia and it is mostly a tourist town. In fact, it is the place that cruise ships stop when they visit the area. That being said, there are some excellent restaurants that stay open during the off-season. Vacationland Coffee Roasters was open early, serves a great cup of Java, and has a friendly staff. Ben and Bill’s Chocolate Emporium provides an amazing selection of ice cream flavors, including a lobster ice cream. Lunch Bar Harbor serve great sandwiches and a wonderful clam chowder.

Mount Desert Island, Maine

Fulton, MO

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Greene County, MO

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

Boston, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

Wyoming State

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced an adorable dog named Daisy, a gentle and loving little lady who has sadly lost her beloved owner and is now looking for a new loving home. This 7-year-old, 22 lb dog, has been described by the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts as "100% an absolute delight."

Meet The Happy Little Dog Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Kansas State

Columbia, MO

On June 6, 1979, the Missouri Theatre at 203 South 9th Street in Columbia, Missouri was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Missouri Theatre is the only movie palace constructed before the Depression in central Missouri. It's also an example of the elegant display of the prominent Boller Brothers architects from Kansas City, Missouri.

Historic Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri | built in 1928

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

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WLL’s 9/10 All-Star softball drops hard-fought game to Gorham

A total of 12 teams entered the annual District 6 softball tournament for 9/10-year-olds and Windham’s All-Stars made it all the way to the district’s final...

WLL’s 9/10 All-Star softball drops hard-fought game to Gorham

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