Read the reviews of Ruth Ozeki’s third novel, “A Tale for the Time Being,” and you’ll see a stream of enthusiastic reactions: “Intellectually provocative,” “full of breakthroughs,” “a dreamy, spiritual investigation,” to name a few. Yes, the novel is all…
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Mike at the Movies
by Mike Cuthbert • • 0 Comments
Unbroken (PG-13) ***** “Everyone in town wants you put away,” says a cop to Louis Zamperini, who is growing up in Torrance, California, as a delinquent, smoking, drinking, stealing and running away from most attempts to capture him. Zamperini’s brother…
Quince Orchard Gets Revenge on Northwest on the Court
by Ethan Cadeaux • • 0 Comments
After suffering a heartbreaking loss on the gridiron about a month ago to rival Northwest, Quince Orchard was able to get revenge against the Jaguars, but this time on the basketball court. The Cougars’ boys team demolished the Jaguars 85-49,…
Getting Up to Speed With Rapid Transit
by Sharon Allen Gilder • • Comments Off
An informative meeting at Bohrer Park on Dec. 4 gave the community an opportunity to get up to speed with the Rapid Transit System (RTS) that includes Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Twenty-four citizens attended the meeting that included representatives from…
Trailblazing From Urban to Rural
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Former Kentlands and Lakelands resident Clark Wagner has traded his suburban roots for the 10 green acres of Quail Run Farm in Lovettsville, Virginia, just 30 miles from the heart of Kentlands. Wagner, a senior project manager for land development…
Phil Andrews Joins State’s Attorney’s Office
by Karen O'Keefe • • Comments Off
Former Montgomery County Councilmember and Gaithersburg resident Phil Andrews, whose Democratic primary run for county executive against incumbent Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and former county executive Doug Duncan ended in defeat last August, has landed a new position serving…
Kentlands Downtown Partnership Is in the Black
by Ellyn Wexler • • Comments Off
“Partnership and participation” was the theme of the Kentlands Downtown Partnership’s annual meeting the evening of Dec. 10 at Largent’s Restaurant Bar. The group of 40-plus business owners is committed “to working together to enhance the customer experience and bringing…
Around Town
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All Are Invited to Hanukkah Block Parties Shaare Torah in Lakelands invites everyone in the community, regardless of religious affiliation, to Hanukkah block parties held in homes across the area from Dec. 16 through 23. Shaare Torah member and organizer…
Ongoing Investigation Into Alleged Sexual Assaults
by Gina Gallucci-White • • Comments Off
The Montgomery County Police Department urges current and former students to come forward if they have any information on a former Montgomery County Public Schools substitute teacher who has been charged with sexually assaulting a number of young girls. During…
New Holiday Delight
by Sheilah Kaufman • • Comments Off
Here is a wonderful, unusual treat to celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy! Spiced Wine Springtime in Paris is beautiful. The crisp, sunny weather is ideal for walks along the city streets. Winter in Paris is a different story. It can…