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Free Tax Assistance Available in York County
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The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program is again offering free tax service for taxpayers of all ages, especially adults 50 and older, during the 2021 tax season.
rabbittransit and CAT Form New Transit Authority
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The Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority (SRTA) has formed its new transit authority as the result of a regionalization between rabbittransit and Capital Area Transit (CAT).
Stocking Collection Brightens Holidays for Military
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Blue Ridge closed their 12th year of partnership with Keystone Military Families’ Stockings for Soldiers program, in which they raised over $28,000 in monetary donations.
The Beauty in Nature: Wintering Harriers and Short-Ears
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
In winter, over several years, I’ve seen wintering northern harriers, which are a kind of hawk, and short-eared owls hunting mice and small birds in marshes and tall-grass fields in southeastern Pennsylvania, including at Middle Creek Wildlife Area and Gettysburg National Park.
Online Preretirement Seminars to Tackle Medicare
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Are you near retirement or recently retired and confused about choosing Medicare plans? Get the facts and learn to better navigate the Medicare system from the comfort of home during one of three upcoming virtual seminars.
Virtual Job Fair Scheduled for February
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Jobseekers and employers in or near the 610/484 area codes are encouraged to participate in the JOBS610 job fair, open Feb. 14-28 and accessed at www.jobs610.com.
Scenes from the Cumberland County 50plus EXPO
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We were thrilled to be back in person for the 22nd annual Cumberland County 50plus EXPO on October 13th at the Carlisle Expo Center!
The Beauty in Nature: Winter Colors
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- Written by Clyde McMillan-Gamber Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Winter seems drab to many people in southeastern Pennsylvania. Gray skies and deciduous trees, brown fields, and cold, ice, and snow dampen human spirits. But bright colors in nature beautify winter landscapes and lift people’s emotions.
Free Holiday Brass Concert Scheduled
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Lessons & Carols with the Heidelberg Brass, a traditional service of nine lessons and carols set by American composer Julian Wachner, will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster.