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A wild take on school: Wild School resumes outdoor classes

LA GRANDE — Children and teenagers will again have the chance to explore an outdoor classroom when the…

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The Education Corner: Vocabulary is a gateway to comprehension

When you think about learning vocabulary, what comes to mind? Word lists, dictionaries, writing meanings? Over generations, education…

Living

Home, business win La Grande beautification awards

LA GRANDE — The home of Meredith Matthews, 601 M Ave., has been selected for the city of…

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Summer fruit galette brings bright summer flavor

Summer desserts should look and taste exactly like the season: bursting with color and full of fresh, sunny…

Living

Pendleton Bird Club invites you

PENDLETON — The Pendleton Bird Club invites you to join its monthly meeting virtually Thursday, April 14, at…

Living

The road not taken: How is Amy?

While taking a recent stroll along the Umatilla River paved walk, I came upon a friend. We exchanged…

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Buy nothing, sell nothing, gift anything

LA GRANDE — Whether you need clothes, furniture or help with mowing your lawn, the Buy Nothing La…

Coronavirus

Tips for homemade wedding cakes? Plan and `don’t go wild’

NEW YORK — Even in a pandemic, folks are getting married. And where there’s a wedding — even…

Living

Peonies are perfect for any garden

Busy gardeners are discovering what our grandmothers knew. Peonies are hardy, beautiful and easy to grow. Each spring…

Living

Pan Roast Perfection

The kitchen I use at work is also the office break room. In addition, it is the main…

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