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From 12-foot-tall giants in wet thickets to Maximilian’s sunflower in prairies, plus myriad butterflies, late August offers prime viewing of native species.
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
At this time in late August, sunflowers — both wild ones and hybridized ones planted in yards — are in full bloom.
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Two popular young rappers were found dead from gunshot wounds in a Milwaukee recording studio on Monday afternoon. Authorities say one person has been arrested in connection with...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
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Country and rock singer Keaton Adams is recovering after what his team described as an "accident" that left him with multiple injuries and required several surgeries. A statement...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:20 AM EDT
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Raja Azreen, the 56-year-old drummer for rock group Meditasi, collapsed and died two songs into a recent show, leaving fans and bandmates stunned. Attendees reported he was “cold...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:15 AM EDT
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Country singer J.D. Graham has returned to the stage after nearly losing his life in an interstate crash earlier this year. The wreck also killed his dog.
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:10 AM EDT
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Linda Pardee, who played bass and sang backing vocals for the post-punk band Gang of Four, has died at 60. She was remembered by former bandmates and fans.
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT
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Flower pots often suffer during a typical central-Pennsylvania summer, which can swing from hot and dry to humid and storm-plagued. The article urges gardeners not to give up...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:04 AM EDT
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A singer who has expressed support for Donald Trump was named the top entry on a list of country music’s 'worst people.' The ranking has prompted debate about...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
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The U.S. State Department’s latest travel advisory assigns Aruba its lowest risk level, indicating the Caribbean destination is generally safe for U.S. citizens. Travelers aiming for Aruba’s white...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
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This archived Dear Annie column (originally published in 2018) answers a reader worried about giving household items to an engaged couple that appears to already own everything. The...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
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Rock legend Vivian Campbell, who has battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma since 2013, announced that the cancer has returned. He had a bone marrow transplant last year and had hoped...
Published Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT