Difficult to date after breakup
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
September 16, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: Six months ago, my boyfriend broke up with me, and I’m embarrassed to admit that I still can’t seem to get over him. The truth is that he wasn’t even that great of a boyfriend. He was ...
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Rostraver library to hold ballet story time
September 16, 2025
The final in the series of free summer concerts will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Monessen City Park amphitheater, 1918 Grand Blvd., Monessen. Sky Pilot will perform. There will be food vend...
PAINT AND SIP FUNDRAISER
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September 16, 2025
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September 16, 2025
• Dine and donate, Trailside restaurant, 108 West Main St., West Newton, 5 to 9 p.m. A portion of receipts will be shared with Mon Valley Paws, whose mission is to assist nonprofit organizations and i...
Detector Dogs: Agriculture’s Best Friend
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September 16, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES They may be cute, fluffy and friendly, but some dogs also have an important job: protecting America’s food supply. By deploying specially trained beagles, Labrador retrievers and Jack ...
Supportive aims shift to intense feelings of guilt
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September 15, 2025
DEAR ABBY: I’m a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. A fellow AA member suffered critical injuries in a motorcycle accident recently and had been in the ICU for several weeks. I visited the hospital regul...
Elegant, modern and timeless: Valley couple marries in a classic black-and-white wedding
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Fall Bridal Section
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 13, 2025
It wasn’t the most graceful proposal — but it was perfect. When Matt Green dropped to one knee to ask Mackenzie Bennett to marry him, their four dogs tackled him before he could finish the question. F...
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September 13, 2025
St. Vincent de Paul social hall has been the site of many showers, receptions, birthday and anniversary parties, along with various other social and business events at the social hall of St. Vincent d...
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September 13, 2025
Metro Creative Services Wedding planning requires coordinating a laundry list of details that ultimately come together to make for a memorable ceremony and reception. Couples tying the knot have their...
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September 13, 2025
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. It should be perfect in every way! Your guests will be thrilled and you should be carefree so that you can enjoy every moment of your speci...
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September 13, 2025
Metro Creative Services Couples who are currently planning their wedding undoubtedly hope the day will one they remember forever. Weddings will be memorialized in people’s minds and on film and video,...
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September 13, 2025
Metro Creative Services Planning a successful wedding is a multi-layered undertaking that often stretches across many months. There are dozens of decisions to make and often thousands of dollars invol...
Get the scoop on wedding rehearsals and a rehearsal dinner
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September 13, 2025
Metro Creative Services There is quite the process involved in bringing a show to the stage on Broadway in New York or The West End in London. Lines and songs are tweaked, actors may be swapped out, a...
Dish Up a Fall Seafood Delight
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5 ways to prepare fresh lobster at home
By Kevin Iacovangelo 
September 13, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES If you’re seeking a new way to bring your family together at mealtimes during a busy fall, look no further than sweet, succulent Maine Lobster. As a versatile solution at the center of...
BREAKING BETTER-FOR-YOU BREAD
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By Kevin Iacovangelo 
September 13, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES For many looking to make healthy dietary changes, weight loss is a primary concern. Because the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 45-65% of daily calories come from carbohydra...
Keto Egg and Sausage Flatbread
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By Kevin Iacovangelo 
September 13, 2025
Keto Egg and Sausage Flatbread Yield: 1 flatbread 1 Toufayan Keto Flatbread 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cooked sausage links (approximately 2 ounces each), cut into pieces 1/4 cup thinly slic...
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By Kevin Iacovangelo 
September 13, 2025
Keto Enchilada Quesadilla Recipe courtesy of chef George Duran Yield: 1 quesadilla Rotisserie chicken, pulled and chopped enchilada Sauce olive oil Toufayan Bakeries Keto Wraps Tex-Mex cheese, grated ...
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By Kevin Iacovangelo 
September 13, 2025
Puerto Nuevo-Style Lobster Recipe courtesy of Marisel Salazar, on behalf of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative Seafood seasoning, to taste 1 bottle Mexican beer 2 Maine Lobsters (about 3 pounds...
Lobster Ceviche
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By Kevin Iacovangelo 
September 13, 2025
Lobster Ceviche Recipe courtesy of Marisel Salazar, on behalf of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative 1 Maine Lobster (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 small red or white ...