M. Crew. Windermere Cup Schedule & Boatings

05/06/11 The silver anniversary of the Windermere Cup begins Saturday morning at 10:20 p.m. Tentative lineups and schedule is now available. Remember, the UWHuskyCrew twitter feed will have all the results live.

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Environmental groups take legal action in attempt to stop power-line project

05/05/11 Getty ImagesEnvironmental groups are fighting a proposed 500-kilovolt powerline that would cross federal parklands and connect a Pennsylvania switching station to one in Roseland, Essex County. Looking to stop a proposed two-state power-line project, a group of environmentalists has accused...

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Hamlin and Benshoof head US luge

04/28/11 The Associated Press The Associated Press LAKE PLACID, N.Y. Tony Benshoof is rejoining the U.S. national luge team. Benshoof, the most successful men's singles slider in U.S. history with 37 international medals, took an indefinite leave last October to be with his ailing mother in White Bear Lake, Minn. She died of lung cancer in March. The men's team also will include Chris Mazdzer of Saranac ...

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Creme to head Pa. Bar Association

04/22/11 Matthew Creme knew in high school that he wanted to be a lawyer, but in his hometown in northern Pennsylvania, one of his teachers had another idea. That now-retired teacher in Berwick, Columbia County, "is still disappointed I didn't pursue a career in mathematics," Creme says, smiling. "He felt I ...

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Governor Corbett Announces $134M Investment In Water Infrastructure Projects In 21 Counties

04/21/11 Governor Tom Corbett today announced the investment of $134 million in 25 non-point source, drinking water and wastewater projects in 21 counties.

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Governor Corbett Announces $134 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects in 21 Counties

04/20/11 HARRISBURG, Pa., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced the investment of $134 million in 25 non-point source, drinking water and wastewater projects in 21 counties.

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Which state made the first whoopie pie?

04/19/11 An internationally known culinary historian and author of 12 food histories, William Woys Weaver, says neither Pennsylvania nor Maine can claim to be the first to make whoopie pies.

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Jury selection begins in murder trial of Reading man accused of killing Shenandoah man

04/18/11 Eight laborious hours of questions and answers Monday in Schuylkill County Court produced six jurors who will hear the death penalty homicide case of a Berks County man charged with killing a Shenandoah man in March 2010 in front of his children.Julius

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People on the Move 4/17/2011

04/17/11 Advanced Imaging SpecialistsRosemary Broderick, corporate executive, was elected vice president of the Northeast Chapter of the National Radiology Business Management Association. A native of Northeast Pennsylvania, she holds a master's in health admini

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Legislative Roll Call 04-17-11

04/16/11 HARRISBURG - Votes for the week ending April 16 in the state legislature for lawmakers from Northeastern Pennsylvania:LAWSUITS: House Bill 1 would change state liability law in order to allow defendants who are deemed liable to pay for a percentage of a

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Three running to fill Zepp's seat

04/10/11 Two former police officers and a lawyer are vying to be the first new magisterial district justice for northeastern Adams County since 1975.

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Legislative Roll Call

04/09/11 HARRISBURG - Votes for the week ending April 9 in the state legislature for lawmakers from Northeastern Pennsylvania:BATH SALTS: House Bill 365 would add the chemical compounds used in bath salts and other synthetic narcotics to state controlled substan

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House subcommittee plans hearings on ACOs

04/08/11 In related news, Politico Pro reports that five leading health systems announced a plan to partner in sharing electronic health records. These systems note that the ability to share patient data with EHRs is key to success in creating ACOs.

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Committee approves legislation to remove sprinkler system mandate

04/07/11 The Senate Labor and Industry Committee today approved legislation that will remove the current mandate to install automatic sprinkler systems in new single family homes, according to Senator John R. Gordner,R-27 of Berwick, the committee chairman. 

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Erin Negley: Make whoopie, not war over treat

03/31/11 There's nothing like a good, homemade whoopie pie. But are whoopie pies worth fighting over? Lately, Maine and Lancaster County have been arguing about who can claim the sugary snack.

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OBIT: Louis Alan Flynn

03/21/11 Louis Alan Flynn, 61, of Berwick, PA, formerly of West Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011.

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Will Japan disaster affect plans for new nuclear plant in Pa.?

03/15/11 PPL has application to build the state's first reactor in nearly 30 years. Just a week ago, PPL's plan to build another nuclear reactor along the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County seemed to dovetail nicely with the national agenda.

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Three title fights headline Cage Fight 7

03/07/11 After more than a year-and-a-half establishing itself in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region, the Cage Fight series is taking a dramatic step toward the big time. Promoters of the popular mixed martial arts series announced that Cage Fight 7 will be held M

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Legislative Roll Call Week Ending March 4

03/05/11 HARRISBURG - Votes for the week ending March 4 in the state legislature for lawmakers from Northeastern Pennsylvania:PHYSICIAN APOLOGY: House Bill 495 would allow physicians to express compassion or empathy to a patient and not have such statements be u

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Boston Marathon finishers from Pennsylvania

04/19/10 8650, Robert S. Blaszynski, Annville, 3:49:31. 8693, Scott J. Martell, Centre Hall, 3:49:49. 4023, Denise M. Pangborn, Morton, 3:49:49. 4025, Amy A. Neal, West Lawn, 3:49:50. 4037, Jenny W. Walsh, York, 3:49:55. 4038, Terrie M. Myers, York, 3:49:55. 4078, Lakshmi Bhamidipati, Lansdale, 3:50:06. 8756, Mike Clarke, Perkasie, 3:50:25. 8783, Paul Donati, Windber, 3:50:42. 4196, Molly Bailey-Goga ...

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