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Annual San Gennaro feast set to bring people to new highs

It’s not just a new five-story roller coaster that’s making the 32nd annual San Gennaro Feast a bit bigger this year — the event’s organizers said entertainment, food and the culture will be just as colossal.

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What I did on my summer vacation

There are a couple of pleasures that I enjoy in my life. Family and friends are, of course, No. 1. But there’s a certain mystique for me of old towns and history, fast cars and golf. Fast cars beckon to my youth. Golf is thankfully covered with these columns. Old towns and their stories intrigue me.

Pacific Island festival returns to the Henderson Events Plaza

Celebrate the food, sounds and culture of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands during the annual Prince Kuhio Ho’Olaule’A Pacific Island Festival on Saturday and Sunday in Henderson.

Hobby inspires show and sale for decorated eggs

Summerlin resident Sharon Grant enjoys creating intricate designs on real eggs, and she’s using her talent as a launching point for the Eggsquisite Las Vegas International Egg Show and Sale, set for Saturday and Sunday at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

Local Muslim leader speaks about how Muslims are viewed 10 years after 9/11

Dr. Aslam Abdullah, the imam of Jamia Masjid mosque, can’t forget the morning of 9/11. Just after he finished his morning prayers, he turned on the TV and, to his surprise, saw the events of that day unfold not knowing the price the Islamic community would later pay.

Henderson resident who worked near World Trade Center describes terror of 9/11

It had rained the previous night, so the morning air was clear and the sky was cloudless. The humidity was very low, and it was one of those exceptionally beautiful late-summer days. On my way to the train, we came over the rise of the Marine Park Bridge and we could see across Brooklyn at the glorious skyline of Manhattan. What a stunning sight before us.

BOB MORRIS: All-in-one almonds a quick pick

Question: We have an all-in-one almond tree with the shells just now starting to break through the skins. I was told that September is when the nuts are harvested. I’m wondering if you have a rule of thumb on harvesting these trees.

Agnosticism presupposes a healthy dose of healthy skepticism

As a retired newspaper typesetter now living in Henderson, I’d like to comment on your Sunday (Aug. 21) article. I enjoy reading your topics on the various subjects you write. Your theme about cynicism and skepticism really caught my interest and made me wonder, as an agnostic, if by your definition that means I am also a full-blown cynic.

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