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Time to start tomato seeds

Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about tomatoes. I can think of no better summer meal than a thick slice of a homegrown Oxheart between two slices of white bread, adorned only with salt, pepper and maybe a couple of basil leaves. I’m ...

Student of the month: Kasey McElgin

Age: 18 Town: New Enterprise School/grade: Northern Bedford, 12th grade Family: John McElgin, Connie McElgin and Rian McElgin (sister) Chosen for: Kasey was selected to represent our school due to her academic excellence, as well as her strong character and leadership. She excels in the ...

Douglas announces ‘raw’ memoir for October release

NEW YORK — Oscar-winner Michael Douglas will have a memoir out this fall, a “raw, sweeping” account he says will illuminate his storied personal and professional lives. “After being asked for many years, I’ve finally decided it’s time to tell my story on my own terms,” Douglas ...

Try this light, bright steamed halibut

Steamed fish makes for a light and bright dinner that can be prepared in 30 minutes. This recipe takes inspiration from Cantonese-style steamed fish (which is often prepared whole) and is garnished with ginger and scallions. It’s a clean preparation that highlights the delicate flavor of the ...

Publisher’s Weekly US Best Sellers — Feb. 14

Hardcover Fiction 1. “The Night Prince” by Lauren Palphreyman (Bloom) 2. “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans (Crown) 3. “Operation Bounce House” by Matt Dinniman (Ace) 4. “Cross and Sampson” by Patterson/Sitts (Little, Brown) 5. “Throne of Nightmares” by Kerri Maniscalco (Little, Brown) 6. “Wretched (collector’s ed.)” by Emily McIntire (Bloom) 7. “The Widow” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 8. “Cold Zero” by Brad Thor (Atria/Bestler) 9. “It’s Not Her” by Mary Kubica (Park Row) 10. “The Complete Novels of Jane Austen” by Jane Austen ...

Wet end to the workday

Blair County Veterans Service Officer Mike Campagna walks in the rain to his car along Union Street after work at the courthouse on Thursday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski