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DPAO’s concert season includes classics, country hit makers and ‘Nutcracker on Ice,’ twice

A battle of rock ’n’ roll tribute bands, the classic rock band Styx and a platinum-selling country duo are among the acts announced Thursday by the Disabled Persons Action Organization for its annual concert series. First up is “Beatles vs. Stones — A Musical Showdown,” set for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Dulles State Office… Keep Reading

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The Hilarious Moment a Dog Refuses to Look at Mom While Being Scolded for Destroying a Pillow-WATCH

This is the funny moment a guilty dog cowered into the corner of the bed and refused to look at his owner after destroying an expensive pillow. Footage uploaded to social media shows owner Marcella Maioli gently scolding her one-year-old dog after she discovered the bits of the pillow strewn about the room. Frisbee, a… Keep Reading

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Snowtown USA wraps up with surprisingly sunny weather

WATERTOWN — On an unseasonably warm, sunny and windy Sunday, Thompson Park came alive for the last day of the Snowtown USA winter festival. Sculptors were finishing their snow sculptures, which transformed from blocks of snow on Thursday to works of art by midday Sunday. Amid strong wind gusts and 40-degree weather, about 70 degrees… Keep Reading

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A Man from Luck Finally Won the Lottery

A man from Luck, Wisconsin, population 1,191, just won the highest Megabucks lottery jackpot in 8 years after picking up $15.1 million. Mark Cunningham bought the big winning ticket at Wayne’s Food Plus on 151 Butternut Ave. Luck. Cunningham came to the Wisconsin Lottery office in Madison on Monday to claim his winning ticket, saying… Keep Reading

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Care Home Residents Surprised By Festive Penguins Bringing Christmas Cheer

Residents of a senior home got a flippin’ good surprise last week, after two charming feathered guests arrived to deliver some Christmas cheer. Seniors at the Colne View facility in Halstead, Essex, woke up to find two penguins outside. Accompanied by introductions using their adorable names, Pringle and Widget waddled through the halls, exploring the… Keep Reading

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The Top 10 Most Beloved Holiday Movies Ranked in Order, and Ready to Watch This Season

Nothing says ‘Happy Holidays’ like a healthy dose of nostalgia—and what better way to feel the spirit of the season than watching a holiday classic. A new poll of 2,000 Americans who celebrate the festive season found it was the top tradition—with 72% choosing the tradition of watching Christmas movies, beating out decorating the tree… Keep Reading

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Residents of Tiny Village in Belgium Will be Sharing a Massive Lottery Win, Taking Home $915,000 Each – Tax Free

In the 1998 comedy Waking Ned Devine, a multi-million dollar lottery jackpot is split between the stunned residents of a tiny Irish village. Well, last week, the film’s storyline became a reality for the small Belgian village of Olmen, near Anterp. 165 Olmen residents divided up an unbelievable $150 million dollars won in the Euromillions… Keep Reading

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Watertown kicks off holiday season with tree lighting and parade

WATERTOWN — The city officially kicked off the holiday season with its annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony Friday night, beginning with the tree lighting in front of Watertown’s City Hall on Washington Street. Unlike previous years, when the parade was held on Public Square, this year’s parade went down Washington Street from Winslow… Keep Reading

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Santa coming to Salmon Run Mall

WATERTOWN — Santa Claus is coming to town — and the Salmon Run Mall — for the holiday season beginning Dec. 1. Santa and his elves will be located near the Hobby Lobby end of the mall through Christmas Eve during the following hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to… Keep Reading

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35th North Country Goes Green Irish Festival returns March 17-19 at Dulles State Office Building

WATERTOWN, N.Y. – NCGG Corporation presents the 35th Annual ‘North Country Goes Green Irish Festival’, taking place at the Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington St. Watertown, NY, on Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19, 2023. Admission to the 2023 NCGGIF will be only $3 for Friday or Saturday entry and will remain Free and open to… Keep Reading