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When everything feels cold and uncertain, remember this: spring comes back. Susan Bennett tells her story of resilience and renewal.
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On May 10 we will celebrate Mother’s Day.
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Lexington’s VFW Post 5136 and American Legion Post 111 have teamed up to host their first Hooked on Heroes: Youth Fishing Day on Saturday, May 16, in an effort to connect their veterans with the Lexington community.
- Jessica Kennedy
S-E-M senior Taryn Arbuthnot brought home three gold medals from the Paxland Last Chance Invite Thursday in Sutherland.
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The Hi-Line Bulls boys track team finished with 71 points to claim the runner-up title at the Dale Harsin Invite May 7 in Alma.
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