Bloom Archives
Author: lynae
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Spencer’s Tivoli Theatre Is Restored to Its Former Glory
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC The 85-year-old Tivoli Theatre in downtown Spencer has seen some dark days. Closed in 1999, the historic building languished in disrepair…
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Jeannine Bell: Professor
BY NORM CRAMPTON Jeannine Bell is an expert at reminding Americans about a topic many of them would rather forget. Her latest book, Hate…
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Bloomington Salons Named Among Fastest Growing in U.S.
BY LIBBY PETERSON Months before prom and wedding season begins, reservationists at Les Champs Elysées Day Spa and Salon begin penciling in appointments for…
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Weekly Exercise: Workday Strengthening and Stretching of the Core
We’ve learned how to stretch and strengthen this hips, chest, and neck muscles to combat the negative effects of sitting at a computer nine…
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Bradley Branam: Bowler
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC On December 3, 2012, Bradley Branam bowled two perfect games in a row. That’s 24 consecutive strikes, for those not hip…
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Recipe of the Week: Curried Chicken Salad
A few weeks ago, Jan Bulla-Baker shared her refreshing Cold Strawberry Soup. This week, David Davenport’s chicken salad recipe brings a little kick to…
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Local First Responders Train for Disasters (Photo Gallery)
BY DARRYL SMITH The scene was one we have all witnessed on television and in newspapers. A pile of debris, roughly shaped like a…
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Morgan Scherer: Fundraising Hiker
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC The idea came to Morgan Scherer, 17, during a run, but it developed into a plan to walk: specifically, to hike…
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‘Together in Peace’ Timothy Reed’s Epic New Single (Video)
BY JEREMY SHERE Those familiar with the languid, largely instrumental music of local composer and performer Timothy Reed may be surprised by the pianist’s…