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Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)

Ithaca High School students Jacob Evelyn (senior) and Mary Eloundou (sophomore) were awarded first prize and third prize in an essay competition to celebrate the French Presidency of the European Union, which ran from July-December 2008. Janet Bowman, French language teacher at Ithaca High School, learned of the competition through the Cornell Institute for European Studies' outreach program. ...

Bird watching increasing in popularity in Western Mass. (The Republican)

It's an outdoor activity that can be done by family members of all ages, requires no outlay of money and offers a look at some of the region's most enduring inhabitants.

Niagara County events (The Buffalo News)

Following is Niagara Sunday's weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County.

Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)

* Today through Thursday, Jan. 15:

Annual backyard bird count set for Saturday in BR area (The Advocate)

Birders at every level, from novice to seasoned enthusiast, as well as people just interested in learning more about what shows up in their backyards can all play a role in Saturday’s Christmas Bird Count in the Baton Rouge area.