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Have a hankering for Girl Scout cookies?

HERMISTON — Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs and Do-Si-Dos — after a year hiatus, Girl Scout Cookie booths are…

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What we’re into: ‘Cook This Book’

My latest obsession is the recently released cookbook “Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes to Repeat”…

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New releases: ‘Manticore,’ Shovels & Rope

Fans of Shovels, Rope or both need not be alarmed by “Divide & Conquer,” a wrenching breakup song…

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What we’re into: Oregon Geographic Names

One of my favorite references to reach for when I want to do a little armchair exploring is…

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Not too late to get in on The Big Read

UNION, WALLOWA COUNTIES — Events centered around The Big Read continue into March, with activities related to this…

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See local Lego building skills at Feb. 26 challenge

HERMISTON — Lego builders will demonstrate their skills at two challenges this month thanks to the JB Brick…

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What we’re into: Live music

I’m not musical, but I do enjoy music. I didn’t realize, though, how much I love live music…

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New releases: ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You,’ Big Thief

Brooklyn-based indie rock band Big Thief seems to draw from a bottomless well of creativity. After releasing two…

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Celebrate the ‘Dead of Winter’ at Side A

LA GRANDE — Side A Brewing is once again celebrating the dark days of winter with a special…

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What we’re into: Stand-up comedy

I like to laugh — even more, I like to make people laugh. When I was in school,…

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