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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “The 18th Abduction” by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown) 3. “The Night Window” by Dean Koontz (Bantam) 4. “Blessing in Disguise” by Danielle Steel (Dell) 5. “Redemption” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 6. “Sunset Beach” by Mary Kay Andrews (St. Martin’s Press) 7. “The Guest Book” by Sarah Blake (Flatiron Books) 8. “Neon Prey” by John Sandford (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 9. “Fire & Blood” by George R.R. Martin (Bantam) 10. “The ...

Looking Back Through The Maui News

100 Years Ago 1919 — Every woman on the island of Maui who can get there is urged to attend the monster suffrage meeting which is to be held tomorrow at two o’clock at the Kahului community house. 75 Years Ago 1944 — Playing with a hand grenade ended tragically when two Halehaku schoolchildren were critically injured and 10 others were casualties as their “plaything” exploded among a group of children returning from school near Peahi. 50 Years Ago 1969 — Dr. Milton Howell — who has served as Hana’s only physician since 1962 — has been named “Hawaii’s ...

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, 970 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, ...

College advice

Only 60 percent of college freshmen will graduate within six years according to the latest report from the National Center for Educational Statistics. That’s pretty scary stuff for college-bound students and their tuition-paying parents — especially if loans are part of the financial ...

The history of the mortarboard graduation cap

Graduation ceremonies are a tradition that dates back to the first high schools and universities. While many aspects of graduation ceremonies have evolved over the years, the graduation cap has remained a hallmark of such ceremonies. Graduation caps are one of the most visible aspects of graduation dress. Many scholars believe the mortarboard-style cap graduates don was developed from the biretta, a similar-looking Italian hat worn by Roman Catholic clergy. In the 12th and 13th centuries, students and teachers typically wore clerical clothing because the church was highlyinfluential ...

Tips for graduation party planners

Graduation is a milestone moment worthy of celebration. Whether newly minted graduates will be pursuing further education after donning their caps and gowns or embarking on their lives as professionals, come commencement season, graduates and their families should pause to celebrate and recognize the hard work it took for grads to earn their high school diplomas or college degrees. Graduation parties provide perfect opportunities for grads to unwind and celebrate their achievements. People tasked with planning such festivities can heed the following tips to make sure the party is one ...