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SCOTT TWP. — Eight-year-old Kennedy Colgan indulged in a homemade strawberry shortcake dessert while wearing a strawberry-themed dress Sunday … Read moreStrawberries and sunshine at Lakeland Orchard 💬
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In the pilot episode of the acclaimed AMC series “Mad Men,” advertising alchemist Don Draper sweats a dilemma — how to sell cigarettes now tha… Read moreChris Kelly Opinion: Trump wins 'popular vote' 34-0 💬
SCRANTON — Nine colorful free standing doors installed along Mulberry Street at Nay Aug park recently are blending art with nature. Read moreDoor display wows onlookers 💬
WILKES-BARRE — On a recent Sunday afternoon, three men sat on a picnic table near Kirby Park and discussed food, football and work. Read moreHomelessness addressed in Lackawanna, Luzerne counties 💬
SCRANTON — A local nursing home was shut down by the state Friday and residents were relocated, due to safety and health risks. Read moreLocal nursing home shut down, residents relocated 💬
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