North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, Tops Large Communities in Well-Being

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, had the highest well-being score among the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas in 2014, while Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, Ohio-Pennsylvania, had the lowest. Five of the 10 lowest well-being communities are in Ohio.

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With 2-0 win by rival Jets, Wild can't clinch playoff spot, lose some cushion in process

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford scored, Ondrej Pavelec made 32 saves and the Winnipeg Jets gave their playoff push a big boost with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Monday, preventing the Wild from clinching a wild-card spot. The Wild stayed stuck on 96 points after their first ...

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10 Most Endangered U.S. Rivers of 2015: Photos

Each year American Rivers names 10 of the most threatened waterways in the United States. This year the river flowing through one of America's most iconic landmarks tops the list.

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Winnipeg Jets get big boost in playoff push with win over Minnesota Wild

The Jets reached 94 points, keeping the pressure on not only the Wild but the Pacific Division teams that haven't secured a playoff spot

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Pirates notebook: Scahill stunned, but pleased by opening-day roster spot

CINCINNATI — Right-hander Rob Scahill was just as surprised as most fans to hear he had been named to the Pirates’ opening-day roster.

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How great the art at SRDA for seniors

Seniors are finding, or in some cases rediscovering, their inner artist through weekly classes at SRDA, 230 N. Union. As instructed by Jenny Jacobs, the classes are held each Wednesday throughout the month.

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High School Athlete With Liver Disease Gets Support From His Opponents

Through competitive sports, 18-year-old Zacc Winn finds an outlet for the pain and frustration of his liver disease. In addition to starring on his high school's basketball team in New Raymer, Winn participates in track and field.

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District 51 pioneers a community engagement program to improve performance-based learning

Mesa County Valley School District announces their involvement in a communication pilot program for schools in Colorado.

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Criminal charges filed against four veterinarians in Pennsylvania

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania filed criminal charges Thursday in U.S. District Court in Harrisburg against four veterinarians for allegedly administering drugs to horses at Penn National within 24 hours of the horse being scheduled to race.

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Braves hold off Marlins on Opening Day

MIAMI, Fla. — Julio Teheran tossed six solid innings, Nick Markakis drove in both of Atlanta’s runs and the Braves edged the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Opening Day Monday.

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Carlos Gonzalez shows he is ready to roll

MILWAUKEE — Carlos Gonzalez went to the plate in the first inning Monday afternoon with fire in his eye.

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Drought expands across large section of nation’s crop region

Drought conditions expanded last month amid weather that was warmer and drier across much of the western U.S., but spring rain in the agricultural Midwest could improve conditions for farmers preparing for the corn and soybean growing season.

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Plenty of blame to go around after TFC’s loss in Chicago

Toronto FC supporters blamed Greg Vanney.

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Monday's MLB Capsules

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP: New addition Jimmy Rollins hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the re-tooled San Diego Padres in the season opener Monday.

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With 2-0 win by rival Jets, Wild can't clinch playoff spot, lose some cushion in process

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford scored, Ondrej Pavelec made 32 saves and the Winnipeg Jets gave their playoff push a big boost with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Monday, preventing the Wild from clinching a wild-card spot. The Wild stayed stuck on 96 points after their first ...

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RE-1 Valley Board of Education reviews graduation guideline policies

STERLING — The RE-1 Valley Board of Education continued discussion regarding revised graduation guidelines during workshop Monday.

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Mariners looking to go deep into 2015 season

The Mariners have marquis attractions in Felix Hernandez, Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz. There is also depth, and that, as much as the superstars, is why the Mariners have become more than a trendy pick to click in the American League West.

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Baseball Capsules

LOS ANGELES (AP) New addition Jimmy Rollins hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the re-tooled San Diego Padres in the season opener Monday.

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Cañon City Tigers junior Perry Ford rebounds from shaky start to finish 5th

Jessie Hughes putts Monday during the Cañon City Tigers Invitational at Four Mile Ranch Golf Club. Hughes finished with a 108 to tie for 10th place overall.

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No uptick, still strong for Four Mile Ranch Golf Club

Tee-box drives and business are both booming at Four Mile Ranch Golf Club. Monday marked the first time the course hosted a prep tournament as the Tigers held the Cañon City Invite. The dozens of rounds played just added to the growing total at the 18-hole course.

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Summit County chapter of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary at annual fundraiser banquet

This elk was spotted in northern Summit County. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Summit County chapter celebrates its 25th anniversary at its annual banquet fundraiser this Saturday, April 11.

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With 2-0 win by rival Jets, Wild can't clinch

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford scored, Ondrej Pavelec made 32 saves and the Winnipeg Jets gave their playoff push a big boost with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Monday, preventing the Wild from clinching a wild-card spot.

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Jets earn import points in playoff push with win over Wild

Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford scored, Ondrej Pavelec made 32 saves and Winnipeg gave their playoff push a big boost with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota

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Rockies' latest battery clicks

MILWAUKEE — Pitcher Kyle Kendrick was making his first start in a Rockies uniform, as was catcher Nick Hundley.

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A seemingly perfect Opening Day in Philly turns sour

PHILADELPHIA — Glittering sunshine, 71 degrees, classy versions of "God Bless America" and "America the Beautiful" from the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Men's Chorale, an American flag spread over the outfield and a spectacular landing by the Navy Parachute Leap Frogs … yes, Opening Day at...

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College shift affects Olympics

PHILADELPHIA — Boston newcomer Hanley Ramirez and Dustin Pedroia each hit two home runs, Clay Buchholz threw three-hit ball over seven innings and the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 in an interleague opener Monday.

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Six vie to fill three CAC seats

Six candidates running in the three Clintonville Area Commission districts up for election in May were certified at the April 2 monthly meeting and each gave brief remarks about their reasons for seeking the posts.

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Eastern Conference Roundup

United climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference table with a late winner in Orlando. Substitute Luis Silva bent a 25-yard free kick into the net in stoppage time to give D.C. its third 1-0 win of the season.

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Pavelec’s shutout over Wild keeps pressure on Kings, Flames

Winnipeg has another tough contest tomorrow in St. Louis.

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Pot During Passover? It’s Kosher, Rabbis say, but Skip the Edibles

Jews around the world are celebrating Passover (which runs through April 11 this year) and that means festivities and family gatherings, but also dietary restrictions. While beer and most other alcohol is prohibited during Passover, rabbis have given marijuana the green light, so you can get high without guilt — at least from a religious perspective. There are really two different layers of ...

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Jets win, prevent Wild from clinching berth

Jets win, prevent Wild from clinching berth

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With 2-0 win by rival Jets, Wild can't clinch

Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford scored, Ondrej Pavelec made 32 saves and the Winnipeg Jets gave their playoff push a big boost with a 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Monday, preventing the Wild from clinching a wild-card spot. The Wild stayed stuck on 96 points after their first loss by more than one goal in 34 games since Jan. 19. They must finish the regular season on the road, where they've won ...

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CU men's golf: Buffs tied for 2nd at Cowboy Classic

CHANDLER, Ariz. — The University of Colorado men's golf team is tied for second place after two rounds Monday at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, putting the Buffaloes in position for their second win of the season at two strokes back.

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Minnesota Sets Regular Season Attendance Records

The State of Hockey came out in full force this season. With 19,010 attending Monday night’s final 2014-15 regular-season home game, the National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild set team records for attendance in a season. Total attendance for the ...

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Controlled burns set desipite wildifre risk

Controlled burns are taking place across metro Denver despite the high wildfire risk across the state.

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As the Badgers take on Duke, a stuffed Downtown awaits a hoped-for rapture

With excitement at fever pitch, capacity issues force Union South and Memorial Union to lock doors.

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Company plans $1 billion San Juan County power plant

FARMINGTON — A Colorado-based company plans to build a 750 megawatt natural gas and photovoltaic power plant in San Juan County that will cost close to $1 billion, according to a company spokesman.

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CU men's golf: Buffs tied for 2nd at Cowboy Classic

CHANDLER, Ariz. — The University of Colorado men's golf team is tied for second place after two rounds Monday at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, putting the Buffaloes in position for their second win of the season at two strokes back.

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The Realities of a Fine Art Career--Stephen Quiller

A Talk with Stephen Quiller The First in an Artist Daily Exclusive Series: The Realities of a Fine Art Career Portrait of Hidden Falls #3 by Stephen Quiller, 36 x 24, water media. What did you find most surprising about being a full-time painter? I have heard many times that artists can only paint when they are inspired. To work full time as a painter I find I must be disciplined and go to the ...

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Finding out real cost of college not easy in Pennsylvania

Want to know how much a college education will really cost and what a student considering a major at a specific university will earn after ...

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United Way holding 2nd annual ‘Greene Cuisine’ event

The Greene County United Way is planning its second annual 'Greene Cuisine' event for April 20.

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MLB Opening Day 2015: Final Scores and Twitter Reaction for Season Openers

Sports are filled with over-the-top cliches and metaphors, but there is truly something beautiful about the ones that apply on MLB ’s Opening Day. It really is the unofficial start of the spring and summer seasons, as the dreary, cold winter nights transform into the sun-soaked afternoons at ballparks across the country. Shoveled driveways and salted roads fade away, and in their place come ...

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Andrew McCutchen homer not enough, Pirates fall

CINCINNATI — Andrew McCutchen gave the Pirates a chance to pull it out. They couldn't overcome one poorly placed fastball.Todd Frazier hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, overcoming another stumble by the bullpen and rallying the Cincinnati Reds to an opening 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Monday.

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MLB: Hernandez, Mariners beat Angels

Hanley Ramirez hits two homers in his Red Sox debut.

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School Board votes to bill city $148,000 for harm from mountain URA

The Steamboat Springs School Board voted 3-1 in favor of billing the city of Steamboat Springs for financial harm from the city’s taxing mechanism used to fund the Base Area Reinvestment Plan. The board’s vote directs the school district administration to bill the city $148,419 for financial harm caused since 2010. Board President Roger Good and members Robin Crossan and Joey Andrew voted in ...

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Students bike for charity

By: Sylvia A. Bolls, Contributing Writer This summer, senior Gabriel Brandao will spend 70 days cycling over 4,000 miles from the Baltimore Inner Harbor to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge with a team of 30 other college-aged men and women. The program sponsoring the trip, 4K for Cancer, has been attracting both men and women […]

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Mariners looking to go deep into 2015 season

The Mariners have marquis attractions in Felix Hernandez, Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz. There is also depth, and that, as much as the superstars, is why the Mariners have become more than a trendy pick to click in the American League West.

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Parents: let children with seizures take marijuana

Five-year-old Ella Wright and her mother, Dana Haddox-Wright, pose for a photograph at their home in Wilton, Conn., on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Ella has Dravet syndrome, a form of childhood epilepsy. Dana is an advocate for medical marijuana use.

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Five-year-old Ella Wright and her mother, Dana Haddox-Wright, pose for a photograph at their home in Wilton, Conn., on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Ella has Dravet syndrome, a form of childhood epilepsy. Dana is an advocate for medical marijuana use.

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Coal mining in a roadless area? Forest Service says, ‘Why not?’

State, feds to spend a ton of money for a new study and to fight subsequent lawsuits just to pump more Co2 and methane into the air By Bob Berwyn FRISCO — State and federal officials appear determined to let bulldozers punch into the rolling aspen forests of the Sunset Roadless Area southeast of Paonia. […]

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