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Homemade saag paneer is an easy, fun project

DIY cheese in your own kitchen? Yup.

U.S. foreign adoptions reach lowest mark since 1982

NEW YORK – The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents dropped by 9 percent last year to the lowest level since 1982, according to new State Department figures. The de...

Are you a once-a-year worshipper?

Woman reflects on Easter attendance – the ‘Super Bowl’ at her church

Easter weekend services

Many area churches have scheduled special services for Easter weekend, including these listed below. All services will be Sunday unless otherwise noted. An asterisk indicates child care will...

Religion Briefs

Har Shalom to honor couple at party Congregation Har Shalom will host a Farewell Party and Appreciation Celebration for Herb and Enid Brodsky for their many contributions to the c...

First lady asks children to step up for healthy lunch challenge

WASHINGTON – Know any kids with a knack for making healthy lunches? Michelle Obama might invite them to the White House. The first lady once again is challenging the nation’s chil...

Maine legislator looks to cap scallop harvest as fishery prospers

PORTLAND, Maine – A state legislator wants to put a cap on the amount of Maine scallops that fishermen can harvest, even as the rebounding fishery is growing in volume and value a decade aft...

Keeping the faith?

Jews balance ancient traditions with modern cuisine

On the side

On the bunny trail It’s Easter this weekend, and of course everyone needs a chocolate bunny. Carly Snider, owner of Animas Chocolate Co. on North Main, makes foot-tall ...

Thick or thin, asparagus is best when it’s fresh

When shopping for asparagus, people often focus on the wrong thing – how thick the stalks are. They think thinner is better. Truth is, asparagus can be delicious regardless of how...

Parents seeking urban lifestyles for kids

Families are leaving suburbs for the city – Denver, too

From Chinese propaganda to the pope

Artist’s life travels an unlikely path from Mao to Francis