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<p>1872: Fire destroyed nearly 800 buildings in Boston.</p>
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<p>Inmate escapes execution</p>
Federal suit filed over sign for church
<p>SHICKSHINNY — Former Shickshinny councilwoman Francene Tearpock-Martini is suing the borough in federal court over a sign dispute.</p>
Doll can be girl’s bosom pal
<p>NEW YORK — We’ve got dolls that wet, crawl and talk. We’ve got dolls with perfect hourglass figures. We’ve got dolls with swagger.
Skatepark hits another snag
<p>BLOOMSBURG — Volunteers have torn down their first attempt at rebuilding the skatepark, but they hope to spend the winter drawing up a more lasting plan.</p>
Police warn of purse thieves
<p>BERWICK — Two older women fell victim to bold thieves who reached into their cars as they sat in the passenger’s seat and stole their purses Monday, police say.</p>
Geisinger pays $4M for land in Buckhorn
<p>BUCKHORN — Geisinger recently spent $4 million for 41.7 acres near its Buckhorn office building adjacent to Home Depot.</p>