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Sir francis Drake Landmark Designation Sparks Debate
23 May 2012, 5:48 pm
Oregon and California are locked in a dispute over something that happened 433 years ago. That’s when Sir
francis Drake became the first British explorer to make contact with Native Americans. It happened on what is now the American West Coast. The question is where. Oregon or California? The National Park Service is poised to officially recognize one state’s claim and not the other’s.
OBIT: francis A. Schemionek Sr.
23 May 2012, 10:55 am
francis A. Schemionek Sr., 86 of Devils Lake, ND, passed away early Sunday morning, May 20, 2012 at Mercy Hospital with loving family at his side.
St. francis de Sales students interview local ‘Living Legends’
23 May 2012, 9:18 am
St.
francis de Sales students have had the unique opportunity to experience local history first hand. As part of an oral history project, eighth grade students interviewed Ester (Geigle) Conrad, a 1931 graduate, and Paul Dougherty, a 1943 graduate, both of St
francis de Sales School, to learn about their experiences growing up in the community.
Video premiere: Robert francis' 'Perfectly Yours'
22 May 2012, 7:03 am
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Robert
francis release his new album, "Strangers in the First Place," on May 22. Robert
francis will play a record release party at the Troubadour in West Hollywood on May 23.
francis wins Upko Strongman Challenge
22 May 2012, 3:47 am
Kota Kinabalu:
francis Abi from Keningau emerged champion at the Upko Kaamatan Strongman Challenge 2012 which was held at the Tanjung Aru rugby field on Sunday.