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The Everest of roles

Since he was 19, Gary Wright knew he wanted to tackle “Hamlet” Photo for The Union by John Hart The role of Hamlet is the ultimate test of acting chops, Nevada County actor Gary Wright said. Wright is playing the linchpin role...

Manuel a champion with Phillies Whispers

Charlie Manuel couldn't hold his glee when he spotted a Cleveland reporter after Manuel's Philadelphia Phillies won the clinching game in the World Series. Playing along, Hoynes asked Manuel if he felt he had "proved anything...

Kiwi MacDonald out to breathe fire as a Dragon

Nov 1 2008 by Gareth Griffiths, Western Mail NEW Dragons second row Hoani MacDonald has vowed to breathe fire into his region and sting the Wasps on his debut. MacDonald arrived in Wales this week from New Zealand and is set to...

Trick-or-Treaters bring goblins of smiles

Children dressed incognito handed out pumpkins to seniors at Golden Empire Convalescent Hospital Friday, while tiny goblins, miniature Care Bears and pint-sized Batmans roamed downtown in search of a sugar high on Halloween.

All to play for at Adams Park on Sunday

With eight players called to England a new look Wasps outfit will take to Adams Park on Sunday in the final EDF Energy Cup Pool tie against Newport Gwent Dragons, KO 3pm. With three of the four Pool A sides still in the running...

A swingin' good time

Photo for The Union by John Hart Dr. Chris Claydon, of Grass Valley, swings his coat as women in the audience laugh and cheer during a fashion show at Paint the Town Pink on Thursday. Supporters of local programs for breast...

School's new $5.4 million cafeteria open for lunch

By John Hart Staff Photographer Photos for The Union by John Hart Lunchtime lines grew long and noisy as students cheerfully waited to eat Wednesday at Nevada Union High School’s new $5.4 million cafeteria. With an airy feel...

They Called Her Photo Op Palin

Yes, politicians have always tried to bring each other’s authenticity into doubt, but what Palin did during the convention was something distinct from the mere questioning of her opponent’s credibility.

NaNoReMo 2008: Nominations Are Open

Mail call!Hi, I'm curious if you'll be hosting a NaNoReMo 2008? I understand if you're not, considering it's only 4.5 days till Nov. 1st and there has been no discussion of it on your blog {not that i found anyway}. If you are...

Dance taps into creative side

Photos for The Union by John Hart A group of women who can’t live without dance in their lives are now teaching the art form to others in a series of classes in downtown Nevada City. A new schedule of modern dance, ballet, jazz...