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2020 | February 23 – 29

Posted on February 23, 2020
By Herald Staff
on February | Fourth Week

Jim Furlong: Maybe I’m Old

Posted on February 21, 2020
By Jim Furlong
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

There are little signposts along the way to remind you of where you are on “the great path of life.“ Look at your own preferences and attitudes and you get a little glimpse into the idea that you aren’t getting any younger.
Recently St. John’s City Council wrestled with

Pam Pardy Ghent: ‘She’s Working Her Magic’

Posted on February 20, 2020
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

Jeannette Holman-Price lost her daughter Jessica in a tragic accident in 2005. Holman-Price’s beautiful, beloved daughter, then only 21, was crushed by a snowplow on the streets of Quebec after heroically pushing her baby brother out of harm’s way.
While dealing with the unimaginable tragedy, Holman-Price made it her motherly

Adrian House – Lookin’ Up

Posted on February 19, 2020
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

From upbeat dance pop to moody country influences, local singer-songwriter Adrian House dives deep into his latest album Lookin’ Up
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Local singer-songwriter Adrian House has never been one to rest on his laurels. House, who is the definition of an eclectic artist, having dabbled in soundscapes and genre-mixing that

Nine Lives

Posted on February 19, 2020
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

“I was either going to be killed instantly … or trapped inside my kid-and-dog lugging transportation.”
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I had quite the afternoon recently. While returning from snowshoeing, I ended up getting into a mash-up with a dump truck while making a right hand turn. It was in that most innocent

Be a ‘Deer’: Shop Local

Posted on February 18, 2020
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

When Snowmageddon struck it affected local business owners like Sarah Deer, who decided joining forces against winter’s force of nature was the logical next step
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Sarah Deer is Vice President at Mark’s, and while the franchised business she heads-up may seem like a mega-force to be reckoned with, when

Jesse Stirling – A Second Chance

Posted on February 17, 2020
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Inspirational, Web Exclusives

Jesse Stirling opens up about one very personal and terrifying experience that changed his life, and his outlook, forever

Jesse Stirling, the always neat-as-a-pin and put together host of NTV’s Meetings with Remarkable People, had a near-death experience last spring, and he’s only now ready to talk about what

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The Wedding Singer

Posted on February 17, 2020
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

O’Donel High School presents The Wedding Singer, proving the ‘80s ruled and that being left at the alter ain’t all that tragic when there’s a catchy soundtrack
Scott Simms is the director of O’Donel High School’s musical The Wedding Singer, and he’s nothing if not pumped and enthusiastic as the

2020 | February 16 – 22

Posted on February 16, 2020
By Herald Staff
on February | Third Week

Between the Lines: (Royal) Love Conquers All

Posted on February 14, 2020
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

There’s been a word or two written about the subject of love. I haven’t conducted a worldwide poll or laid down a consistent amount of research, but I’d wager that no commodity (is love a commodity?) has been harvested, mass produced and wrapped in red ribbon quite like love and