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The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad responded to an Aberdeen business Tuesday after an employee discovered a piece of drug paraphernalia that resembled a pipe bomb. Aberdeen Sgt. Art Laur said officers responded at about 2:30 p.m. to the 1900 block of Sumner Avenue where the device had been…

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Heath News: Get out, about tonight for Mopar Super Cruise
Are you ready to see some classic cars? If you weren’t able to get out to see them Friday night, tonight is your final opportunity. This evening is the much anticipated Mopar Super Cruise.

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Eastbourne scout movement marks 100th year
EASTBOURNE scouts recently celebrated their centenary year with a massive camp at Bushy Wood. (06/08/2010 11:10:50)

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Shirley Scout hopes to spruce up town’s Avenue of Flags
SHIRLEY — For Kenneth Swain, the journey to becoming an Eagle Scout started in the first grade, when he became a Tiger Cub.

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Oklahoma man’s death at Scout Jamboree revealed
Bill Warde, 67, a statistics professor since 1972, was found unresponsive in his bed Tuesday and later declared dead by Boy Scouts of America medical staff, according to a joint statement by the BSA and the military joint task force that supported the event.

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Scouts mark 100th year
There will be no chance to earn the Boredom Merit Badge at this week’s Boy Scout 2010 Centennial Jamboree at the Churchill County Fairgrounds in Fallon.

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In & Around Roxbury Township
SATURDAY, June 26 The Roxbury High School Competition Cheerleading squad will host its third annual fundraising garage sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eisenhower Middle School, 47 Eyland Ave., Succasunna. A wide variety of goods will be offered. For $5, fill a bag of clothing, books, etc. This is a fundraiser for the team. The event is held rain or shine.

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Garlet credits Boy Scouts with leadership skills
In his Service Dress Whites, U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Carlos Garlet marched with Boy Scout Troop 156 in Mountain Home’s Red, White & Blue parade Friday.

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Allen Hales Jr. Family Named 2010 Franklin County Farm Family Of The Year
Tradition is important to the Allen Hales Jr. family, just as it was to Allen’s father, grandfather and great-grandfather. The fourth generation farming family, Allen Jr., his wife Terry and their two sons, AJ and Gunner, have been named the 2010 Franklin County Farm Family of the Year.

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Girl Scout achievements
Andover Girl Scout Julianne Gerdes has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouts. Gigi Regolizio, Andover Service Unit manager, presented the award to Julianne at a Court of Awards ceremony on May 24. At the same ceremony, Veronica Labrie received the Girl Scout Silver Award. Both girls’ mothers are Girl Scout leaders. From left, Susanne Gerdes, Julianne Gerdes, Gigi …

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Marblehead Girl Scout Troop 543 finishes last year as Brownies
Marblehead Girl Scout Troop 543 has finished its last year as Brownies. The troop went camping at Camp Maude Eaton in Andover; for many of the girls, it was their first time.

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Junior Girl Scout Troop 219 finishes sixth year
Junior Girl Scout Troop 219 from Marblehead has finished its sixth year of Girl Scouts. The troop members’ last activity was earning their Camera Shots badges. They visited Picture People in Peabody. The girls had a tour of the shop, took pictures and learned how to use cameras.

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Scouts honor fallen heroes with flags
Scouts from Cub Pack 240 worked with Boy Scout Troop 512 to replace or install over 550 flags for deceased veterans at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetary during Memorial Day weekend. Pictured are Jacob Booth, Matt Carango, Colin Booth and Nicholas Meloni.

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Packing into the park
Cub Scout volunteer Lisa Ross helps Rhoan Ell of Pack 708 cast his line Thursday at Stephens Lake Park. More than 300 Cub Scouts from 26 packs are attending a three-day Boonslick Cub Scout day camp that began Wednesday at the park.

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Boy Scouts, Cubs commemorate 100 year anniversary of scouting
On Saturday, June 5 members of the Scappoose Cub Scout Pack 294 and Boy Scout Troop 294, celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America the best way they know how – working outside. The groups met in Miller Park to plant a white oak tree, donated by Means Nursery, in honor …

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