A roll call of notable people who died in 2008 Jan 4, 2009
Led 1968 expedition to North Pole. Sept. 8. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Nov 27, 2008
desperately seeking dozens of kind-hearted volunteers with legible handwriting and a belief in the REAL North Pole. 500. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
East Hartford readies for annual Holiday Fest Nov 27, 2008
Santa will be there as well as his friends from the North Pole. Master of ceremonies will be Mike Alan, air traffic reporter for WTIC-AM.. (East Hartford Gazette, CT)
West Boxford Winter Festival schedule Nov 27, 2008
Then St. Nick himself will stop by at the end of the afternoon to pick up the letters before heading back to the North Pole where he will read and respond to each one. Benson s Homemade Ice Cream. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Prime time in midcoast Maine Sep 14, 2008
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Mountain Travel Sobek adventure company has added 40 more trips, ranging from an Uncharted Kenya Walking Safari to Discover Wild Thailand to a Cruise to the North Pole. Prices vary. (Boston Globe)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Mar 27, 2008
Schoolgirl to ski to north pole. Newts stop flood ditch clearance. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
The Stone Box And Jesus' Brother's Bones Mar 25, 2008
(12:40)Scientists are collecting a billion and a half seeds from all the world's crops to keep in safe storage deep inside a mountain near the North Pole. Scott Pelley reports. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Working classes Jan 23, 2008
Follow in the snowshoe steps of Bowdoin graduates Robert E. Peary's and Donald B. MacMillan's expeditions to the North Pole at the Perry-MacMillan Arctic Museum. Off campus the Pejepscot Historical Society (207-729-6606) operates the Pejepscot Museum (159 Park Row, year round), documenting local history; the adjacent Skolfield-Whittier House (161 Park Row), a 1925 time capsule; and Chamberlain Museum (226 Maine St., April through October), honoring former Maine governor and Civil War hero Joshua... (Boston Globe)
New Zealand bids farewell to Sir Edmund Hillary Jan 23, 2008
One of the 20th century's greatest adventurers, Hillary later made the first motorized overland trip to the South Pole, led a jet boat expedition from "sea to sky" up India's Ganges River and joined an expedition to the North Pole. The former beekeeper became a humanitarian, building schools, hospitals, health clinics and other facilities in Nepal to aid the Sherpa people of Nepal's mountain region near Everest. (International Herald Tribune)
An old-fashioned Christmas Dec 9, 2007
Think Victorian era North Pole, complete with old-fashioned decorations, jewelry and Scherenschnitte. Yes, Scherenschnitte (pronounced SHNEER-en-shnit-tah). (Winona Daily News, MN)
Parade of Homes Dec 7, 2007
- 645 Par Drive: The new home of Jim and Monica Mittleider forays into the North Pole with snowmen, Christmas trees and decorative colors of gold, red and green. Crocheted ornaments stand suspended in the trees, and the rest of the home is given charm by the antiques spread throughout. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
'GMA' Lights Up Branson Dec 2, 2007
A special North Pole village has been set up by the resort that can only be reached by crossing the lake. Families who cannot afford the tour get to go for free. (ABC News)
WF 2007 Holiday Home Tour will kick-off Dec. 16 Nov 13, 2007
Also, several collectible villages are displayed throughout the home, with the North Pole Village being the family s favorite. As a special surprise, the sports-related basement features several authentic trees, an awesome mural done by Ronnel and Tim Murphy, and Redbird-related touches throughout. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Warner Ho-Ho-Home Video Celebrates the Holidays with the Release of Christmas Television Favorites Collection on DVD October 2, 2007 Sep 5, 2007
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July -- Frosty and his family are given magic amulets by the evil Wizard Winterbolt so they won't melt as they attend the circus on the Fourth of July where Rudolph is the star, however, plans to return to the North Pole backfire due to Winterbolt's evil plan. Will Frosty get back to the North Pole before it's too late. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
So Long Santa Bear: Macy's To Retire Holiday Bear Aug 11, 2007
"Every great collection has a beginning, a middle, and an end. And it really was time after 23 years to retire Santa Bear and head him back to the north pole," said Norm Yustin with Macy's Department Store. The collector's edition family set, including Santa Bear, Mrs. Santa Bear and the twins, will be available by phone starting October 15. (WCCO.com, MN)
Hot Tix -- The Arts Jan 22, 2007
Paul Taylor Dance Company BELOW: Leslie Caron and Gene Kelly in "An American in Paris.". TODAYStreet Without EndIt's the opening weekend for a new exhibit featuring photography by Lou Marcus at the Manatee Community College Fine Arts Gallery, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. (Herald-Tribune)
Hot Tix -- Nightlife Jan 20, 2007
Mindy Simmons BELOW: Dave Attell. THIS WEEKMindy Simmons and Grant LivingstonFolk-singing pair perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Fogartyville Caf, 800 17th Ave. W., Bradenton. (Herald-Tribune)
