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JIM FURLONG | Belonging

Posted on June 4, 2022
By Jim Furlong
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*Originally published in our May 29-June 4, 2022 issue
It’s an odd concept “to belong” to something, but I’m convinced it’s an important part of being a human.
A few weeks ago, I received an e-mail inviting me to be a part of the annual general meeting of the Avalon

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Newfoundland Growlers Player Profile: Captain James Melindy

Posted on April 19, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Sports, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

James Melindy
James Melindy is a mountain of a man and stands an imposing figure on a pair of skates. The Goulds native, however, is all charm as he talks about the support he and the team have received from local fans.
“It’s obviously super special to come home and

Tags: Buddy The Puffin, Growlers, hockey, James Melindy, Kelly Cup, Marcus Power, Mary Brown's Centre, NL Growers, Playoffs, Todd Skirving, Zach O'Brien