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I have been writing this column for more than five years. It has been a lot of fun and given me a chance to write on topics I find interesting and often fun. I had little prior practice writing …

Being Female: Art as Empowerment will have a holiday meet-and-greed Wednesday at the Center for the Arts of Homer.

Mariner 2 probe performed flyby of Venus

On Dec. 14, 1962, NASA’s Mariner 2 probe performed a flyby of Venus. Weighing only 449 pounds, Mariner 2 was the first successful planetary science mission, passing by Venus 21,660 miles above …

A safe space for family caregivers to share their experiences, challenges and successes meets from noon to 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. The meeting is available in person at Access …

After a six-week layoff from running at a doctor’s insistence, I was finally ready to hit the road about a week ago. He told me to wait until six weeks after the date I was released from a …

SYRACUSE — Art in the Atrium will feature “Expressive Inclusion,” with artists from ARISE and ARC of Herkimer County through Jan. 14 The free exhibit includes ARISE’s …

Cats overwhelm Ben’s defenses, and the office door

Ben jumped at the thud that shook my office door. The door vibrated as if marauders were pounding it with a battering ram. “It’s only the cat,” I told him. His look …

The Cortland Retired Nurses will a meeting and holiday party at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Homer Senior Center. Bring a dish to pass and a wrapped gift less than $10 for an exchange game. …

The work to end HIV has come further than you might think

Human immunodeficiency virus affects more than 1 million Americans, and millions more globally. HIV has a long history of being an often misunderstood yet highly stigmatized illness. Luckily, we …

Temple Brith Sholom will celebrate Hanukkah from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 with games and activities for children and latkes for everyone. Bring your menorah to light, the temple suggested in a …

‘A different way of expressing yourself’

   

Man’s Search for Meaning By Viktor Frankl - BeaconPress 1946 I often think in this column about how life is difficult and often unfair. Bad things happen to good people and it does not …

I’ve worked in newspapers for nearly 40 years and during that time I have known some great photographers. I appreciate how good photographer can to tell a story or supplement an article. …

 

The Whitehapel Ringers of the United Presbyterian Church join organist Paulette Fry at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 for a free concert as part of the church’s Sanctuary Seasonings Arts Series. The …

December Book Releases A selection of some of the most-anticipated releases: • Airplane Mode: An Irreverent History of Travel, by Shahnaz Habib • The Curse of Penryth Hall, …

Euclid Space Telescope captures first images

Earlier this month, we received the first images from the European Space Agency’s Euclid Space Telescope. Euclid’s purpose is to create the most extensive three-dimensional map of the …

Cortland Arts Connect hopes to make art more interactive with grant

Cortland Arts Connect hopes to host free art workshops, encourage local authors to read their works and other free programs with a state grant. The arts organization recently received a $15,000 …

Cat-themed art show and sale raises money for shelters

A group of artists are using their talents, and mutual love for cats, to help the full Cortland animal shelters. “Cat Tales: Artistic Renderings of Our Feline Companions,” is …

I used to watch home improvement shows on television on a regular basis. I had to stop because it got too depressing. I learned some helpful tips, but I also learned how much I don’t know. …

Bridge results

Lorraine Khouri and Kim Sharpe won Friday’s duplicate bridge game with 11.5 points. Barb Gage and Chuck Kassten were second with 10.5 points. Linda Christy and Jim McConnell had 9 points. …

Ghost hunters find what they seek at ‘Cortland Standard’

Hundreds, perhaps thousands of employees have walked in and out of the Cortland Standard ’s office at 110 Main St., Cortland, in the 140 years since it was erected. Among the …

Don’t let the green go dormant; bring it inside

As the holidays approach, our attention redirects to indoor tasks, maybe sewing a baby quilt or crocheting scarves and booties for grandkids or checking new recipes for pumpkin cookies. But we should …

A safe space for family caregivers to share their experiences, challenges and successes meets from noon to 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. The meeting is available in person at Access …

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