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Ephrata schools offer free summer meals to any kid in need
EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District will again offer free summer meals to all children 18 and younger — includin…
Spring decor trends: soothing, soft, sustainable, stylish
If you’re looking for respite from this winter’s weather and news, you’ll find plenty of peace and quiet in the spring offerings beginning to show up at home decor retailers.
No ice wine for you: Warm winter nixes special German wine
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A warm winter means that, for apparently the first time in the history of German winemaking, the country's fabled vineyards will produce no ice wine — a pricey, golden nectar made from gra…
Millennial Money: Credit card loyalty is no virtue
Loyalty is often a good thing, but not in a relationship with your credit card. It’s often better to be like the “distracted boyfriend” from the internet meme and use your wandering eye to see if you can do better.
Bold decor, and you still get the security deposit back
Noelle Daumeyer and her roommates knew they needed a big, bold art piece to decorate the bland, white walls in the living room of their rented apartment, but they also worried about damaging the paint.
Poach boneless chicken breasts for flavor, tenderness
This time of year, boneless, skinless chicken breasts are my go-to protein. You can add them to a grain bowl, a green salad or Caesar, or shred them to make chicken salad, soup, casseroles, one-pot meals, etc.
Peter Pan to continue allowing immigration checks on buses
BOSTON (AP) — Peter Pan Bus Lines, a major Northeast carrier, will continue to allow federal immigration officials on its buses to conduct routine checks for immigrants living in the country illegally, saying it co…
Amtrak names former air cargo executive as new CEO
Amtrak named a former air cargo executive as its new president and chief operating officer Monday.
Rain, art and winter wonderlands at Paris Fashion Week
PARIS (AP) — Haunting music greeted drizzled-on VIP guests, including singer Janelle Monáe, who braved torrential rains in Paris to get to Valentino's experimental fashion show near the Invalides monument on Sunday…
Buy, build or fix: What’s best for first-time home buyers?
With a limited supply of entry-level housing for sale, getting your foot in the door you want could be a challenge if you’re looking to buy your first home soon.
‘Privacy is like a toothbrush’: White Hatter helps grade schoolers stay safe online
MOSES LAKE — There are just some things you don’t want to share with other people.
Mix-and-match decor: In with the old ... and in with the new
An early, painted Swedish sideboard next to a leather sectional. An ornate Italian walnut headboard on a bed dressed in featherweight linen. A collection of colorful 1930s Fiestaware pottery on a Lucite bookshelf.
`Sustainable gardening' includes many eco-friendly practices
``Sustainable” is one of gardening’s trendiest buzzwords, yet it carries a range of definitions. Just what does it mean in practical terms, and how important is it to the average gardener?
Friendly kissing poses European dilemma as virus spreads
MILAN (AP) — When French President Emmanuel Macron leaned in to give Premier Giuseppe Conte the Italian double-cheek kiss not once, but on two separate occasions, during a Franco-Italian summit in Naples this week,…
Liz Weston: Unlock the debtor's prison of student loans
Earlier this year, a judge denounced the myth that student loans can’t be erased in bankruptcy court as she excused a Navy veteran from having to pay $221,000 in education debt. Bankruptcy judge Cecelia G. Morris’ …
No ice wine for you: Warm winter nixes special German wine
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A warm winter means that, for apparently the first time in the history of German winemaking, the country's fabled vineyards will produce no ice wine — a pricey, golden nectar made from gra…