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Picturesque: And the winner is...

Submitted 08-12-2012 under OPINION

Both the photo and caption winners are announced for the Summer Lovin' Picturesque contest.

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Victims speak out about protestors at Gay Day

Submitted 08-10-2012 under OPINION

Victims of the events that took place at a local Gay Day celebration speak out about what they experienced and how the Grand Rapids community is reacting.

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In Season August 10, 2012

Submitted 08-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

Come see what's in season at the Farmers Market this week!

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Catalyst Radio: Barnstormer! music event Aug. 24-25 to raise funds for Thrive

Submitted 08-10-2012 under NEWS

The upcoming music and arts event Barnstormer! Aug. 24-25 is a fundraiser for Thrive; A Refugee Support Program.

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Art Gallery displays works of Dominican Sisters

Submitted 08-10-2012 under NONPROFITS

This year, during the month of August, many of the Dominican Sisters have their artwork, available for purchase, on exhibit in the Dominican Center Art Gallery.

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Course to teach teens the dangers of distracted driving

Submitted 08-10-2012 under NEWS

MINI of Grand Rapids and Indy race car drivers will be giving driving lessons to licensed teen drivers today.

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Kent School Services Network honored in Denver

Submitted 08-09-2012 under OPINION

Carole Paine-McGovern and the Kent Schools Services Network were recognized at a conference in Denver earlier this month for their efforts to curb chronic absence in Kent County.

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Rapidian food reporter to judge in Grandwich competition

Submitted 08-09-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Chris Freeman's series of Grandwich review videos caught the attention of the competition organizers, and he will be one of three judges on August 17.

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Fishing and entrepreneurship: Miles Smith and the BAHRS

Submitted 08-09-2012 under OPINION

Miles Smith's unconventional journey to creating The Break Away Hook Release System (B.A.H.R.S)

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'Earth-friendly' claims for corn-based plastics can mislead; local businesses can help

Submitted 08-09-2012 under NEWS

Spurt Industries and Organicycle offer collection and composting services that allow corn plastics to decompose in the way intended.

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