Courtney Baum has been selected as executive director of university events for Christopher Newport University (CNU) . Baum joins CNU from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon where she served [Read More…]
By Faith Wu Meet Peake Childhood Center, the 501(c)3 nonprofit, dedicated to providing children with quality and affordable early childhood care and education. Since 1971, Peake has been serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 [Read More…]
Which inherent qualities do we most admire in our neighbors? Intelligence? Altruism? Humility? And how much would we admire a man if all these qualities were present, some inherent or innate — intelligence and humility, and some [Read More…]
Woodside dance students stage fall ballet Students in Woodside High School’s Center for the Arts & Communications dance magnet program performed their annual fall ballet, which this year was a re-imagining of “Swan Lake” entitled [Read More…]
Among the celestial bodies in outer space exists a narrow zone around a star where atmospheric conditions are optimal for the existence of water on a planet’s surface — not too hot (“fire”) and not too cold [Read More…]
By Jordan Heath, Heather Verser We all know that car crashes can lead to significant and life-altering injuries. With every crash, you would hope the at-fault driver, or defendant, has sufficient liability insurance coverage. All [Read More…]
Since 2006, Carlyn Menser has been a dedicated force in real estate, known not only for her expertise in commercial and residential properties but also for her unwavering love for her community. Founder and co-owner [Read More…]
My mother was always fond of asking, “When was the last time you did something for the first time?” It’s a challenge, really, a gentle nudge to step outside the familiar and embrace the unknown. [Read More…]
By Veronica Weymouth, Weymouth Funeral Home & Crematory It’s never too late to plan ahead. If I told you one of the best gifts you can give your family is preplanning your own funeral you [Read More…]
“Our customers are the dogs,” says Dave Vermette, co-owner and president of Hounds Town. Growing up in Schenectady, New York, Vermette earned his Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. [Read More…]
In my opinion, the best way to make money is doing something you love. To me, financial security means having a plan for life’s curveballs. An important lesson that I have learned working in the finance industry [Read More…]
The beginning of a new year is all about fresh starts — and your home deserves one, too. Whether you’re planning to sell in 2026 or simply want to protect your investment, January is the perfect time [Read More…]
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