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Pet of the Week

Dolly Parton is ready to dazzle her way into your heart and your home. Looking for an upbeat new friend that always looks at the bright side of life? Then you should definitely meet me, Dolly Parton (#85)! I’m a sweet and snuggly 9-month-old that‘s been in foster care since August after I ...

Italy’s white truffle hunters are worried about climate change

ALBA, Italy — Rising global temperatures are worrying truffle hunters around the Italian town of Alba, where the most prized specimens can fetch twice the price of gold. This particularly warm October, eight out of 10 white truffles unearthed by Carlo Olivero with his trusty 3-year-old dog ...

Before you travel, take steps to ensure a happy homecoming

People tend to spend a lot of time planning their holiday travel but not a lot preparing for their return home. But returning to a mess — minor bummers like an empty fridge or stinking garbage can, or major problems like frozen pipes — can make it difficult to savor the good times you had while away. Some simple predeparture tasks are crucial to a happy homecoming. These include: tidying up, putting your mail on hold, stocking up on frozen or nonperishable food (or scheduling a grocery delivery for when you get home), unplugging appliances, turning off the water supply, putting ...

Publishers Weekly Best-sellers

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Rise of Magicks” by Nora Roberts (St. Martin’s Press) 2. “Criss Cross” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 3. “The Guardians” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 4. “A Minute to Midnight” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 5. “Twisted Twenty-Six” by Janet Evanovich (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 6. “The Institute” by Stephen King (Scribner) 7. “Strange Planet” by Nathan W. Pyle (Morrow Gift) 8. “Blue Moon” by Lee Child (Delacorte) 9. “Spy” by Danielle Steel (Dell) 10. “The 19th Christmas” by James Patterson ...

Looking Back Through The Maui News

100 Years Ago 1919 — Lawsuits to recover the 31 barrels of wine seized last week in Makawao by federal revenue officers were instituted on Tuesday. In each instance, the property is described as “grape juice.” 75 Years Ago 1944 — Hawaii’s poultry hatching ban, in effect since July 19, will be lifted Sunday to allow flocks to be replenished. But the Territorial Office of Food Production warned that feed supplies still are low with no prospect of an early increase. 50 Years Ago 1969 — Olinda: Perfect gentlemen’s 3 bdrm. farmhouse with 1600 s.f. garage on 1.94 acre. ...