When you get an invitation to a summer wedding, the heat is on. The burning question? What am I going to wear? (No, not "do I really have to go to this?" Of course you do!) "You put away what you really think and dress to repress. Er, respect," says Kimberly Bonnell, author of "What to Wear: A Style Handbook" (St. Martin's Griffin; $12.95), and an online style pro. After all, most couples getting married ... [full story]

When Boston visitors book the Onyx Hotel's Go Fish Package, they get the opportunity to visit the New England Aquarium, one of Boston's main attractions and home to a vast array of marine life.   MYRTLE THE TURTLE - The New England Aquarium is home to Myrtle the turtle who has been a popular attraction for more than 35 years. CNS Photo courtesy of New England Aquarium. Be sure to watch the sharks at feeding time inside the ... [full story]

Chris Basserman’s letter to the editor (June 22 issue) complaining about trailer park residents being compensated when they’re evicted made me mad enough to respond. Basserman thinks that because he wasn’t paid when his apartment building was torn down to make way for condos, that displaced trailer park residents should be treated bad. He should have some compassion for these people. Many (like me, age 73) are elderly. Many (like me, with my SSI) have ... [full story]

What an enchanting story about an amazing women who has truly seen the world and come back home again! Thanks for writing such an informative and feel good story about Marda Stoliar! It made me smile inside! I read all your articles K. Guice, and they are top notch! - Alisa, Bend  [full story]

The hybridization of a gasoline engine is a wonderful thing. Especially when it's pushing more than 300 horsepower in a sport sedan built to take it. Hybrids, combining an electric motor and battery pack with a gasoline engine, are heralded for their fuel economy and substantial reduction in tailpipe emissions.   Lexus GS 450h Sedan But the system also brings a stunning boost in horsepower when applied to larger engines, such as that in the Lexus GS 450h ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Opportunities for carryover rainbow trout from 10-18 inches are good; however anglers are reporting mixed success. BIG LAVA LAKE: Angler success has picked up. Anglers fishing the bottom with powerbait or worms are having success along with those anglers trolling lures and fly anglers. Angling prospects for the weekend and 4th of July are good. The fish being caught are in excellent condition. CLEAR LAKE: Clear Lake, located about 20 miles west of Maupin, ... [full story]

Here’s the dilemma: you want to hike and you want to fish, but many of the area’s rivers are flowing high and many of the trails in the high country are still muddy or under snow. What do you do? The answer is the Metolius River. The natural beauty and the geologic history keep drawing me back to the Metolius. My favorite hike is from Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery up to Canyon Creek, a five-mile ... [full story]

During the week, there were 14 reports of vehicle break-ins, with an estimated $7,215 in items stolen. Of the 14 break-ins, 6 vehicles were unlocked, 2 had open windows, and 5 had broken windows.  There were also 5 separate reports of vehicles having their paint damaged by ‘keying.’ §         6/16. A man was arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol level nearly 3 times the legal limit. Subject admitted to having 4 beers, and when ... [full story]

A Newsmaker on Media and Life in Bend ..................................... As a young child, Molly Hendrickson used to pretend that she was a news reporter and talk show host with her brother and sister.  Fast forward two decades and now she is the real deal on KTVZ NewsChannel 21.    Molly HendricksonHendrickson, a Bend native, said despite those early childhood play days, growing up she struggled with the direction of her career.  “I actually first went to OSU ... [full story]

Another candidate has thrown his hat into the race for Bend City Council and if this candidate has his way, it won’t be politics as usual.    Mark CapellMark Capell, 46, a forth-generation Bend resident, is running for the seat being vacated by Councilor Dave Malkin, who has chosen not to run for re-election. In Capell’s bid to run for the seat of Councilor Dave Malkin, he will be running against Derek Stevens. Stevens previously announced ... [full story]