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For 55 years, the Portland-based non-profit Meals on Wheels People has been making sure homebound seniors get the food and friendship they need.
A new spot for drinks may soon be opening in the popular square this August.
Independence Day celebrations don't always happen on July 4. Check through this list of local events that begin celebrating on June 27 and end July 6.
The organization is just one of many taking part in The Standard’s Volunteer Expo on Thursday, September 4, at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Downtown Portland.
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The season of fairs, festivals and outdoor festivities aplenty has barely begun, but there’s no shortage of things to do locally ...
Centered around the 145-acre Hargus Lake, the park offers fishing, hiking, and picnicking opportunities in a tranquil setting away from urban hustle. The 5-mile trail circling the lake provides ...
Danville sits pretty on the eastern edge of Illinois, offering retirees a perfect blend of history and modern living. Downtown Danville features charming brick buildings and local shops that make ...
With games, food and music by the Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic as a backdrop, thousands watched fireworks explode over Courthouse Scranton in Scranton on Thursday night as part of the Scrant… ...
The Toronto Raptors reportedly showed interest in Jrue Holiday before his trade to Portland, signaling a possible shift in spending and win-now roster strategy ...
A free wellness fair Thursday at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square in Scranton gave local people a chance to check up on their own health. A range of health care organizations offered on-site med… ...
The Portland Trail Blazers have transformed their backcourt after acquiring Jrue Holiday in a trade for the second time in two years. This time, he is unlikely to be rerouted. Prior to the 2023-24 ...