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I wish you a Merry Christmas and an extremely healthy and happy new year in 2021. Yes, it is that time of year: tax season. The town hall will be open to pay your taxes in person as long as … more

By EILEEN HENNESSY | 12/23/20

Signed, sealed, eventually delivered

REGION — If it seems like packages are shipping slower than usual... well, you’re right. The week of December 14 to 21 was the peak of package-mailing time, and Adobe Analytics … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 12/23/20

The lovely livestock at Breezy Acres Farm really don’t seem to mind posing with some festive flair around the holidays.

Hay for the holidays

Winter greetings from all the animals at Breezy Acres mini-farm! The animals are looking forward to the many things associated with the upcoming holidays—the different treats they receive, … more

By CHELSEA GRASSE | 12/9/20

Family and friends will go nuts for this peanut butter sweet potato casserole.

Try This Simple, Scrumptious Side Dish

(NAPSI)—Imagine this: consuming a few small bites a day can help you manage your weight and reduce your risk of diabetes, gallstones, heart disease and cancer. It’s not some new miracle drug, … more

12/3/20

Hope for the holidays

As a noun, hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. As a verb, it means to want something to happen or be the case. For a word, it’s a pretty simple … more

By LAURIE STUART | 12/2/20

Learn how to make your own abstract cookie at www.riverreporter.com/kims-kitchen.

Make an abstract snowflake cookie

If you’ve ever seen an image of a snowflake under a microscope, you know how amazingly beautiful they are. Individually or in clusters, snowflakes rival any artwork created by … more

By KIM M. SIMONS | 11/25/20

Families can get together—at least virtually—to celebrate good times with the help of a new app.

Eat, Love, Snap, Share

(NAPSI)—These days, it’s still essential for families to stay connected. The last months have been challenging. More than ever people need family and friends. Modern technology has gone a … more

11/24/20

The taste of peppermint and white chocolate make this the perfect holiday popcorn to share or mix—and making this treat can be a great way to celebrate the holidays at home.

Pop Up New Traditions This Holiday Season

(NAPSI)—Although the holiday season may be a little different this year for families, you don’t have to say goodbye to fun and good cheer. Create new traditions and make lasting memories of … more

11/20/20

A menorah from Tommy Gelb's collection housed in the Stray Cat Gallery in Bethel, NY back in 2018.

Hanukkah: The Jewish Christmas?

Is Hanukkah really the Jewish equivalent of Christmas? Growing up in a traditional suburban Jewish household circa 1960, I’m fairly sure that my sister and I both thought so, even though there … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 11/18/20

Mike Martucci, candidate for NYS Senate District 42, led by about 10,000 votes after Election Day, before counting absentee ballots.

Wayne County restaurant catches fire, Martucci impounds ballots and more

Wayne County restaurant catches fire MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP, PA — A structure fire at The Red Schoolhouse restaurant located on Bethany Turnpike was reported around 2 p.m. last Sunday. No … more

11/18/20

The isolation of the pandemic can cause some older Americans to feel depressed—but doctors can help.

Many Older Americans Headed Into The Holidays Feeling Depressed

(NAPSI)—Many older Americans say they feel depressed—yet the majority of them are not planning to get help, according to a new national survey—though it could make a tremendous difference in … more

11/16/20

Golfers enjoyed the day of golf while supporting New Hope Community.

'Adopt-a-family,' national success story award and more

Catholic Charities launches annual ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program SULLIVAN, ORANGE AND ULSTER COUNTIES — Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster announced the launch of … more

11/11/20

Buttermilk Mashed California Sweetpotatoes are easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner and perfectly elegant for company and special occasions throughout the year.

Easy Buttermilk Mashed Sweetpotatoes

(NAPSI)—Side dishes are often the best part of a meal, and mashed potatoes are among the top contenders. Here’s a very simple take on that old favorite with a modern twist—mashed California … more

10/6/20

Rituals revised

The holidays are a time of rituals. Relatives who live far apart travel to be with family, gifts are given, hours are spent planning and preparing special food, and toasts and blessings are made … more

By JUDE WATERSTON | 12/23/19

Mrs. Doubtfire

The holiday season brings its own share of joy and some tribulation, kind of a mixed bag. Families will be traveling near and far to visit friends and relatives. In a country with such high rates of … more

By TOM CASKA | 12/23/19

Find the Main Street Farmers’ Market schedule at www.thecooperageproject.org/markets.

‘A slow farmers’ market… feels like a slow death.’

Farmers need their communities more

12/11/19

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