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100 Years Ago 1919 — Interested in the Boys and Girls Pig Club of Maui, 25 boys and girls met with the committee in charge of distributing the young porkers which are to be the foundation on which the members of the Pig Club are to build prize-winning reputations. 75 Years Ago 1944 — An elderly Paia mother cried softly from relief for a moment before she showed her pride when she learned Saturday that her son, Pvt. Willie Hokoana, was something of a hero in the Battle of Saipan. 50 Years Ago 1969 — Situated in Harbor View, three bedrooms, two baths, open lanai, workshop, ...

Thrift Stores

The following is a listing of nonprofit organizations that sell an assortment of used and donated goods. For changes or new listings, call 242-6343. • Goodwill Retail Thrift Store, 250 Alamaha St., Ste. N-9, Kahului, 442-8989, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Clothing, household goods, electronics, collectibles, toys and more. • Habitat for Humanity, Maui’s ReStore, 1162 Lower Main St., Wailuku, 986-8050, Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. New and used construction material. • Kala Iki Thrift Store, Kula Hospital, 204 Kula Highway, Kula, 878-1221, ...

Plant-lover propagation benefits from swaps, groups, social media

Plant lovers have long gotten together to trade seeds and growing advice, and the latest generation is following suit with modern plant swaps. The swaps (sometimes called plant exchanges) for amateur horticulturalists are popping up in homes, parking lots, trendy gardening stores and online. ...

Even dirty hoes deserve praise

Hopefully, I’ve caught you in time, before your weeds have grown lusty. I want you to consider the much maligned hoe. Wait! Don’t stop reading. I know hoeing is the activity that (perhaps because they had to do it when they were young) makes too many adults give up gardening altogether. ...

ONO Organic Farms

Almost half a century ago, Chuck Boerner dropped his first papaya seeds into the fertile earth flanking the House of the Sun. Rich with nutrients and kissed by sun and rain, the nurturing soil along Haleakala’s southeastern slopes proved perfect for growing papaya, as well as a bounty of ...

In the Loop

The popular Artist 2 Artist concert series featuring much-loved multiple award-winner Henry Kapono engaging in intimate musical trysts with Hawaii’s favorite artists returns with monthly Friday shows from August to November in McCoy Studio Theater at Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. ...