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Arctic air will blast much of U.S. just before Christmas

Forecasters are warning of treacherous holiday travel and life-threatening cold for much of the nation as an arctic air mass blows into the already-frigid southern United States. “We’re looking at much-below normal temperatures, potentially record-low temperatures leading up to the Christmas holiday,” said Zack Taylor, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

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‘Avatar 2’ makes waves with $134 million domestic debut

“Avatar: The Way of Water” didn’t make quite as big of a splash as many assumed it would, but James Cameron’s big budget spectacle still helped breathe life into the box office this weekend. The sequel earned $134 million from North American theaters and $300.5 million internationally for a $434.5 million global debut, according to studio estimates on Sunday.

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A parent doesn’t feel jolly about Santa

Dear Amy: I live in a country that celebrates a tradition that I am, at best, uneasy with. It involves a bizarre ritual by which parents of small children routinely lie to them about the existence of an elderly domestic intruder who supposedly brings small chocolate statues of himself along with toys and gifts once a year (spoiler alert: the parents buy this stuff).

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Events

Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a lunch of balsamic basil chicken bowls, dinner roll and Boston cream pie followed by a showing of The Trouble with Angels.

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Happy Holiday

During this time of the year, we reflect on the many blessings our agency receives to be able to provide community-based programs and services to support older adults to live well and age well. This cannot be accomplished without the support of amazing partners, and the Council on Aging is grateful, thankful and blessed for each of the businesses, organizations and individuals who continue to support our mission.

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