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Area prepares for long Fourth of July weekend

Wondering how to celebrate the Fourth of July? There is plenty to pick from including parades, music, an ice cream social, a dance and firework displays throughout the county this weekend. And let's not forget the 4th Jam for Uncle Sam.
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Main, State Street bridges closed July 4
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Sunny, pleasant weekend on tap
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Roll out the (rain) barrel
RAYMOND — On a hot summer day, Ron Henry straddles a plastic barrel. He dons a pair of safety glasses, fires up his high-speed air tool and sets to work. Full story>>


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The  saying “The longest journey begins with a single step” certainly applies to the T-ball/softball league at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center. Full story>>


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The True Cost of Government-Run Health Care
For the past several months, debate over health care reform has unfortunately been relegated to partisan rhetoric and hypothetical proposals. The public was recently treated to its first glimpse of the House Majority’s intentions when a “tri-committee” discussion draft was released last week. As expected, their plan centers around a “public plan” option coupled with heavy insurance mandates and extensive government regulation. Notably absent from the draft were specifics on how this reform will be financed. As various Senate proposals have been reported to cost over a trillion dollars, this omission is striking to say the least. Full Story>>

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Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Full story>>


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Jackson memorial set for Tuesday in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES - The question of when and where a public memorial service will be held for Michael Jackson has finally been answered. But how city officials will handle the likelihood of a massive crowd remains to be settled. Full story>>


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Summer Scenes: Burlington Area Garden Walk set for July 12
Just when you think you’ve seen all of Jean Mierow’s gardens, a whole different world of flowers, trees, bushes and grasses unfolds before your eyes as your make your way down the backyard hill to what the Rochester gardener calls her “secret garden.” This sprawling lower garden, which was no more than cornfield when Mierow moved in, features a variety of creatively planted areas all connected by a winding, walking path. Full story>>


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