Costa Mesa names UC Irvine poetry instructor Danielle Hanson its first poet laureate
An Irvine resident who has been writing poetry for 30 years and has published two books of poems, will produce original pieces and lead workshops at Costa Mesa-sponsored events under a two-year ...
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Thompson Peak Writers’ Workshop hosts Nevada County Poet Laureate in Janesville Sunday, March 16
The Thompson Peak Writers’ Workshop hosts at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16 at Dianna Henning’s home in Janesville. Interested parties should call Henning at (530) 253-3303 and she will give you directions.
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Trump halted an Agent Orange cleanup. That puts hundreds of thousands at risk for poisoning
In mid-February, Trump administration leaders received a desperate warning from their diplomats posted in Vietnam, one of the most important American partners in Asia. Workers were in the middle ...
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16th Kent County Poetry Festival set for April 4-6
CHESTERTOWN — For 15 years, the Kent County Poetry Festival has been a staple of spring — specifically April, National Poetry Month. This year the festival returns and expands with a Poetry ...
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It’s almost National Poetry Month, SLO County — and we want to feature your best work
It’s almost National Poetry Month, SLO County — and we want to feature the best work of local writers. The Tribune is inviting San Luis Obispo County-based poets of all ages and backgrounds to submit ...
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Trump Halted an Agent Orange Cleanup. That Puts Hundreds of Thousands at Risk for Poisoning.
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. In mid-February, Trump administration leaders received ...
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Mendocino County’s first Poet Laureate Devreaux Baker gains national recognition
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Anaheim briefs: Poetry contest to celebrate the voices of Anaheim
Celebrating the Voices of Anaheim is a poetry contest scheduled for April 12. Everyone is encouraged to submit a poem for the contest by March 15. Anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in ...
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20 Famous Poems Everyone Needs to Read at Least Once
Hundreds of millions of poetic words have been written throughout history. Navigate your way into this beautiful art form with this list of the most famous poems ever written. What jumps into your ...
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22 Short Poems That’ll Help You Read More Poetry This Year
At a loss for words? Poetry expresses the feelings we struggle to convey. Open any poetry book for proof: You’ll find love poems for romantic moments, silly rhymes for kids and limericks for ...
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Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter announces run for California governor
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter has announced she is entering the race to become California's next governor. Porter made the announcement Tuesday morning, joining a long list of other ...