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2021

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The Latest: Eagles WR Harold Carmichael enters Hall of Fame

· August 7, 2021
Conor Lamb joins 2022 race for open Pennsylvania Senate seat
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Conor Lamb joins 2022 race for open Pennsylvania Senate seat

U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania s open U.S. Senate seat Friday, joining a crowded Democratic field in one of the nation s most competitive races.

Beyond the Byline: Kielbasa Festival returns with many benefits
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Beyond the Byline: Kielbasa Festival returns with many benefits

· August 7, 2021

Back in the day there was a television show called That Was the Week That Was a satirical comedy on BBC Television in 1962-1963 that was hosted by David Frost.

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The Latest: Falcons owner to sponsor Tagliabue fellowship

· August 7, 2021
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Struggling Red Sox put slugger Martinez on COVID-19 list

· August 7, 2021
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Hezbollah leader vows retaliation for future Israeli attacks

· August 7, 2021
17th annual Kielbasa Festival set for Aug. 12-14 in Plymouth
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17th annual Kielbasa Festival set for Aug. 12-14 in Plymouth

· August 7, 2021

PLYMOUTH At Wednesday night s final meeting of the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival planning committee, anticipation filled the room.

Donations from Kielbasa Festival help many in Plymouth Borough
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Donations from Kielbasa Festival help many in Plymouth Borough

· August 7, 2021

PLYMOUTH Every year, proceeds from the annual Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival are donated to organizations and programs in the borough.

Legislation would protect pregnant workers against workplace discrimination
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Legislation would protect pregnant workers against workplace discrimination

· August 7, 2021

WILKES-BARRE The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee this week advanced the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, Bill Cassidy (

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The Latest: Lynyrd Skynyrd out of Hall of Fame concert

· August 7, 2021
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Dolphins' Shaheen: NFL won't 'strong-arm' him to get vaccine

· August 7, 2021
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Albany sheriff: Cuomo could face misdemeanor in groping case

· August 7, 2021
How to chop remodeling costs when wood prices are high
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How to chop remodeling costs when wood prices are high

Wood costs have skyrocketed over the last year, leaving would-be home renovators to choose between waiting in price purgatory or moving forward and possibly overpaying.

Kids and cars
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Kids and cars

DETROIT Michael Andretti has a 21-year-old son with zero interest in obtaining a driver s license. Rideshare apps get him where he wants to go.

Two first responders receive Life Saving Award
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Two first responders receive Life Saving Award

· August 7, 2021

As a member of the American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens, John Bergen of Pittston Township recently nominated Kingston Assistant Fire Chief Floyd Young and Kingston Patrolman Matthew Bo

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Yanks closer Chapman on injured list with elbow inflammation

· August 7, 2021
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Japan beats US 2-0 to win 1st Olympic baseball gold medal

· August 7, 2021
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Chasing history: Elliott goes for three-peat at Watkins Glen

· August 7, 2021
Japan beats US 2-0 to win 1st baseball gold medal
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Japan beats US 2-0 to win 1st baseball gold medal

YOKOHAMA, Japan Japan s players sprinted onto the mound and the collection of All-Stars hoisted their manager up and down as if on a trampoline.

Penn State DE Adisa Isaac ‘most likely’ out for the season after suffering non-football injury
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Penn State DE Adisa Isaac ‘most likely’ out for the season after suffering non-football injury

· August 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE James Franklin wasn t ready to rule out Adisa Isaac completely. But the Penn State coach is preparing to go through the 2021 season without his top returning pass rusher.