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Read up on history with these Revolutionary War book recommendations for readers of all ages.
36+ min ago (592+ words) If that's not enough, pbsbooks. orghas a few other suggestions: "The First Conspiracy'by Brad Meltzer"Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson "A Girl Called Samson'by Amy Harmon"America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie"Tell the…...
Photos and video: "Putnam County Heroes: Battle the Redcoats" reenactment brings the Revolution home
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (78+ words) The battle may have gone to the Patriots, but everyone came away a winner when Veterans Memorial Park was invaded by an army of reenactors, storytellers and families reliving a Revolutionary War battle while learning how people lived in colonial…...
Long before I lived in America, I dreamed about it
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (444+ words) I was seven or eight years old, growing up in Malaysia in the '70s and '80s. I remember a calendar that hung above our kitchen table. It showed mountains, fields of purple wildflowers and a crystal-clear stream flowing through the scene. The…...
America 250: What are we celebrating?
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (428+ words) In 2026, the United States reaches a milestone few nations ever experience: 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This anniversary marks not just the birth of a nation, but the beginning of an idea, one that continues to…...
Golden's Bridge Fire Department unveils state-of-the-art Engine 140
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (425+ words) GOLDENS BRIDGE, N. Y. - The Golden's Bridge Fire Department has unveiled Engine 140, a custom fire engine equipped with advanced technology designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities and improve protection for residents, businesses and institutions throughout the community. Built on a Spartan chassis…...
Pound Ridge Fireworks
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (126+ words) Halston Media Group The Pound Ridge Annual Fireworks Celebration returns Saturday, July 4, at Town Park. Festivities begin at 5 p. m. with food trucks, music and family entertainment. Parking is at Pound Ridge Elementary School with shuttle service starting at 4: 30 p. m. Parking permits are…...
Kirk Lake remains low after dam repair
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (693+ words) July is prime time on Mahopac lakes, but unseasonably low water levels on the town's "other" major body of water'Kirk Lake'have baffled residents and put a crimp in summer recreation plans. While the community around it is used to seeing…...
Masciarelli leaves his mark as an all-time Mahopac great
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (830+ words) Wolf Pac senior Nick Masciarelli found a groove that few pitchers in Mahopac history have ever touched. Facing eventual Section 1 Class AA champion Rye, Masciarelli delivered a one'hit, five'inning masterpiece in a 12-0 rout that forced a winner-take-all showdown between two…...
Sleep Better This Summer with Breathable Bedding
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (183+ words) (Feature Impact) If warm summer temperatures have you tossing and turning at night, you aren't alone. Heat is a common culprit behind seasonal insomnia and can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep. When the body struggles to…...
2026 Wolf Pac senior class left an indelible mark
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (927+ words) From football " both tackle and flag " to baseball, basketball, lacrosse and so much more, Mahopac delivered state-ranked performances, signature wins, and seasons that demanded respect. They didn't just show up; they showed out. The Class of 2026 did nothing to diminish…...