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Gallerygoers take a ‘Woodworker’s Journey’ at Schaefer International

The “Woodworker’s Journey: Concept to Creation” is being presented Jan. 7 through Feb. 23 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery. This invitational is developed in conjunction with the center’s 25th anniversary celebration, and will feature a special group ...

Best-selling mystery author at Maui Barnes & Noble

USA Today best-selling mystery author Toby Neal, who was raised on Kauai, will be at Barnes & Noble in Kahului from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 28 to sign copies of her award-winning memoir, “Freckled,” and her most recent releases in her long-running mystery thriller series set in Hawaii. Call ...

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Pet of the Week

This pup is so festive, his name should be Jolly! Need a little helper fella to get you through all the hustle and bustle of life? My name is Rolly and I’m great at helping others, especially during dog playgroups. This will be my first Christmas, since I’m only 10 months old, so I’d ...

Slavery museum in Liverpool aims to confront painful legacy

LIVERPOOL, England — Scarlet shackles sit peacefully on display in front of a sad, gray backdrop. The now rusted leg irons once locked human ankles during 18th century voyages from Africa to some European port, then to the Americas. Who the shackles held remain a mystery. But as a citizen ...

Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count is stronger than ever

It’s been 120 years since New York ornithologist Frank Chapman launched his Christmas Bird Count as a bold new alternative to what had been a longtime Christmas tradition of hunting birds. Today, the annual count continues, stronger and more important than ever. “He realized that we ...