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Mar 25 2024
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Hartford Prep School To Host Oscar-Nominated Alum
HARTFORD, CT — A private prep school in Hartford is hosting an Oscar-nominated screenwriter to speak at a special fundraiser for scholarships to the school. Speaking at the April 9 event is David Hemingson, who graduated from the Watkinson School in 1982. He is the screenwriter of "The Holdovers." It is a 2023 comedy starring Paul Giamatti about a grumpy teacher at a New England prep school
Patch.comMay 20 2024
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Former OC Fire Authority communications director awarded $580,000 to settle gender suit
The Orange County Fire Authority quietly paid a $580,000 settlement last year to its former communications director to settle a lawsuit alleging a systematic pattern of chauvinistic harassment, according to court records. The July 2023 settlement with Colleen Windsor, who worked for OCFA from January 2019 to August 2021, and her legal team, was first reported by the Times of San Diego. The $
Orange County RegisterMay 20 2024
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Environmental Defense Center to Honor Hillary Hauser of Heal the Ocean with 2024 Environmental Hero Award
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) – one of the nation’s longest-running nonprofit law firms working to protect California’s coast and the earth’s climate – today announced that its 2024 Environmental Hero award will be presented to Hillary Hauser at the organization’s annual event on Sunday, June
The Santa Barbara IndependentMay 20 2024
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Jury finds Mass. sober home operator liable in sexual harassment case, awards $3.8m
Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of sexual harassment. A federal jury has found a Massachusetts sober home operator liable for damages under the Fair Housing Act in connection with allegations that he sexually harassed women living in his sober homes, according to the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office. On Friday, following a five-day trial, the jury found 51-year-old Lynn
MassLive.comApr 29 2024
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The Oregonian/OregonLive wins 8 National Headliner awards
The Oregonian/OregonLive won eight National Headliner awards, including a sweep of a video category and a “Best in Show” photo shared with the news organization by a crime victim. The Oregonian/OregonLive swept the category of news video up to three minutes. First place went to a video on the cranberry harvest by Samantha Swindler. Second place went to a video about a wool farm by Vickie
The OregonianMar 10 2024
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Emma Stone wins over Lily Gladstone, 'Oppenheimer' wins big at the Oscars
It was a big night for “Oppenheimer” at the 96th annual Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan’s drama about the birth of the atomic bomb won seven awards including best picture, director, actor (Cillian Murphy) and supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr.). But it was a disappointing night for many locals rooting for Lily Gladstone, the Mountlake Terrace High School graduate nominated for best actress
The Seattle TimesMay 17 2024
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RCCC celebrates 60 years by awarding nearly 1,600 degrees, diplomas and certificates
SALISBURY — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its 60th graduation ceremony on Friday at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord. Graduates participated in a traditional ceremony, wearing their caps, gowns and honorary regalia, with over 4,200 family, friends, and other guests seated in the audience. The college also
Salisbury PostMay 03 2024
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Jury awards $38 million to YDC abuse victim
May 3—A jury Friday awarded $38 million to David Meehan, a former resident of the Youth Development Center who alleged he was physically and sexually abused during the 1990s. "The $38 million verdict is the largest verdict in a contested personal injury case in the history of New Hampshire," said a statement from Meehan's attorneys, Rus Rilee of Rilee & Associates and David Vicinanzo of
Yahoo NewsMay 17 2024
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Dua Lipa called up Chris Stapleton to collaborate on that surprise ACM Awards duet
Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa perform “Think I’m in Love With You” during 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas. Chris Stapleton teamed up with Dua Lipa at Thursday’s Academy of Country Music Awards, harmonizing on a surprise, cross-genre duet of the country star’s “Think I’m in Love With You.” Stapleton and Lipa said it was the “Dance the Night” singer’s idea to
Los Angeles Times