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Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US; Organizers say millions came
PHILADELPHIA — Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks and plazas across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights.
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U.S. Army Field Band to perform free concert at F.M. Kirby Center July 1
WILKES-BARRE — The U.S. Army Field Band will perform a free general admission concert at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1.
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Honoring our heroes
KINGSTON — Featuring emergency vehicles, police cars, and fire trucks of red, yellow, green and black, the 106th annual West Side Veterans Memorial Day Parade stepped off at 10:30 a.m. “sharp” on Memorial Day, honoring America’s fallen heroes.
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WB Preservation Society’s spring architectural walking tour of downtown set for Saturday
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barré Preservation Society executive director Tony Brooks will host the annual spring architectural walking tour of downtown Wilkes-Barre at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17.
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Benevolent Protective Order of Elks holds Youth Night to honor students
PRINGLE — The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) held Youth Night, honoring students for achievements in a ceremony held at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Elks Lodge #109 on Monday, May 5.
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$4.3M in state funding awarded to improve water service in White Haven
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Dave Argall and Rep. Jamie Walsh on Wednesday announced that Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. secured $4.3 million in state funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority to install a new water treatment system in White Haven.
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Domestic Violence Service Center welcomes new executive director
WILKES-BARRE — The Domestic Violence Service Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and their children, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Danielle Keith-Alexandre as its new executive director, effective April 16.
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Wilkes-Barre Downtown Residents’ Association to hold April meeting on Monday
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre’s Downtown Residents’ Association will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m.
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Rep. Watro appointed to School Safety and Security Committee
HAZLETON — Rep. Dane Watro, R-Hazleton, on Monday announced he has been appointed to serve on the School Safety and Security Committee under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency by House Republican Leader Jesse Topper.
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Rep. Bresnahan holds roundtable with EPA administrator, state/local officials
SWIFTWATER — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. on Sunday said it is a great responsibility to take care of the environment and our communities.