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Birney Elementary, church establish a food pantry program

MARIETTA - An unassuming trailer behind Birney Elementary School in south Marietta serves as a food pantry, thanks to volunteers from a nearby church. With nearly 78 percent of Birney's students r...

Parade, races to be Simi Valley Days prelude

Simi Valley Days will kick off Saturday with a parade and foot race. The carnival opens Sept. 15.

High tech ways to bag a bargain

Local eateries, stores and retailers across Florida advertise deals on mobile apps and location-based Web sites Want to go bowling in Boca Raton on the cheap? Get a free cup of coffee in Orlando? Cop a free meal in Fort Lauderdale?

Westerly-Pawcatuck restaurants to offer dining deals in October

Sixteen Westerly area restaurants will participate next month in a special "restaurant week" promotion designed to show off the varied cuisines of the local eateries. The first Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Restaurant Week will launch on Sunday, Oct 3, with the participating restaurants offering a three-course price fixed menu - $15 for lunch and $25 for dinner.