Hurricane assistance available
SAINT AUGUSTINE – Individuals who applied to FEMA and did not receive enough to cover damages from Hurricane Matthew and those who did not receive a pay out from [Read More]
Putnam
Payne visits Putnam County
PALATKA – Rep. Bobby Payne reports that the month of July was a busy and productive month. He had the opportunity to travel North East Florida to meet with constituents [Read More]
Singers sought by First Coast Opera
SAINT AUGUSTINE – First Coast Opera announces auditions for adult and youth singers on Sundays, Sept. 10 and 17, from 2 to 5 p.m by appointment at Ancient City Baptist [Read More]
Smelly star cactus
Q: I have some cactus that grows in a sunny bed as a ground cover. It has a large flower that stinks. What is the name of this cactus? A: This succulent is [Read More]
Installment 10: Side trip from London
La Cour des grands is the French title of a fairly recent book published in English as “The Great and the Good.” I have not read it, but it does remind me of the one [Read More]
‘Read a book, see the film’
SAINT AUGUSTINE – Friends of the Corazon, Inc., in partnership with the St. Johns County Public Library System are introducing “Read a Film.” The event is [Read More]
Lots going on at state parks
PALATKA – Events ranging from kayaking to an ice cream social for members-only are planned by Ravine Gardens State Park, Dunns Creek State Park and Palatka-to-St. [Read More]
Incensed Professor No. 9: Great and Good
The Incensed Professor at Sea 9: The Great and the Good “The Great and the Good” seem less in evidence these days than heretofore. They turn out for Royal Weddings [Read More]
Playing piano and sewing a lot alike
Is it possible that playing the piano is similar to sewing? I was taking my weekly piano lesson when my teacher said something that made light bulbs go off in my brain. And [Read More]
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