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Petersham Art Center opens scratchboard exhibit
Athol Daily News - Massachusetts
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September 7, 2025
PETERSHAM – The Petersham Art Center is hosting a reception this Sunday as part of scratchboard artist Joe Smith’s first solo exhibition. The opening reception on Sunday, July 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Art Center, located at 8 North St....
6 Surprising Reality TV Bombshells From Survivor's Parvati Shallow's Gripping Memoir
Screen Rant
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July 8, 2025
Parvati Shallow, Survivor legend and reality TV competitor, has pulled back the curtain on her life in the spotlight, sharing some incredible behind-the-scenes secrets about her appearances on screen in her new book, Nice Girls Don't Win....
BE OPEN Art: the winners of the Oceania regional competition revealed
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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LUGANO, Switzerland, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BE OPEN Art, an online non-profit gallery set up by Elena Baturina's humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, announces the winners of the 2nd stage in this year's BE OPEN Regional Art, the competition for...
Amazing finish for an amazing team
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas closed out its campaign in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau with a bang, winning a gold medal in the half marathon and a bronze in 3x3 basketball on Wednesday. Northern Marianas Athletics’...
Tang, Longona shine in Triple J 5K Bubble Color Run
Marianas Variety
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PONY Tang and Taliana Longona took the spotlight in colorful fashion on Saturday as they finished first overall in their respective divisions of the Triple J 5K Bubble Color Run at American Memorial Park. It was the perfect day for a run as...
Community Events: Freedom fest, art show, live concert and musicals
The Pacific Island Times
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July 1, 2025
Independent Guåhan will host “Na’lå’la’ Freedom Fest” on the fourth of July, a family-friendly event featuring music, local vendors, and live art at The Lime from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Each July 4th, the island commemorates the Independence Day of...
Taekwondo board breaking tournament on July 6 at Micronesia Mall
Pacific Daily News
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Taekwondo is known for its fast jumping spinning kicks and this Sunday, martial arts fans will get a chance to witness athletes break boards using this technique, according to Guam Taekwondo Center founder and chief instructor Master Noly Caluag....
Pacific Mini Games 2025 draws regional viewership, offers wide access to sports coverage
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau (July 1, 2025) — The Pacific Mini Games 2025 opened with vibrant color, traditional dances, and a dazzling fireworks display on Sunday, marking the Games’ return to Palau after 20 years. Despite a rain shower,...
WATER SPORTS KICKS THINGS OFF IN DAY 1
GSPN
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June 30, 2025
By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – Guam’s swimming and va’a teams kicked off the 2025 Pacific Mini Games to an exciting start in Palau. Wearing Guam’s flag with honor, these athletes competed with focus and strength while also making memories that...
Micronesia Mall’s Mall Ball 3x3 Summer Circuit high school tournament tips off June 20
The Guam Daily Post
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The Micronesia Mall and Clutch Guam have partnered for Mall Ball ’25: 3x3 Summer Circuit series, a basketball tournament featuring 20 high school teams that will take place Friday through Sunday at the Micronesia Mall Center Court. Championship...
Teen Table Tennis Star Dengelei Lukas balances excellence in sports and studies
Island Times
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June 24, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau— While most 17-year-olds might celebrate their birthday with friends or cake, Dengelei Lukas spent hers at the table tennis court, training for the upcoming 2025 Pacific Mini Games. Lukas, a senior at...
Tonga claims shot put gold as 2025 Pacific Mini Games draw to a close
RNZ
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July 8, 2025
Tu'utafaiva, 28, is mentored by former world and Olympic Games champion Valerie Adams, and recorded a throw of 14.76 metres to claim top spot. Photo: Facebook / Tonga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee Tonga's Ata Ma'ama Tu'utafaiva...
Alina Basics: A Polynesian Clothing Brand Reviving Island Culture Through Fashion And Storytelling
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) In a world increasingly shaped by fast fashion and fleeting trends, Alina Basics distinguishes itself with a mission grounded in meaning: celebrating and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands through...
Parvati Shallow Says RIP to the ‘Black Widow’ and All That
Wired
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July 8, 2025
Parvati Shallow, the reality TV maven and one-time Survivor winner, can now also add published author to her list of achievements. The legendary schemer, who orchestrated scores of blindsides on the beaches of the Cook Islands, Micronesia, and...
Community Events: Friendship recital, skills showcase, Freedom Rocks, fitness expo
The Pacific Island Times
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June 21, 2025
BTACS Expo 2025 showcases student talent & career readiness The Business and Technology Academy Charter School will showcase the skills, creativity and career readiness of its students at BTACS Expo 2025. The event, open to the public, will take...
Japan's Sakai Liberal High School to perform on Friday at Micronesia Mall
Pacific Daily News
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Students from Sakai Liberal High School in Osaka, Japan will return to the Micronesia Mall Center Court for a special Friendship Recital from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20. This highly anticipated performance kicks off the weekend...
Things to do this weekend: Mariachi USA Fest, Island Vibe Music Festival and more
NBC San Diego - California
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June 13, 2025
There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our Weekend Events Guide is here to help. Get up. Get out. Play! What to Know Our Weekend Events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.com Like...
Pacific Mini Games to Unite Region through sports and sister state partnerships
Island Times
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June 13, 2025
KOROR, Palau – Palau is preparing to host its largest-ever regional event, the 22nd Pacific Mini Games, with more than 2,000 athletes confirmed to participate—making it the most attended Mini Games in over a decade. Two thousand eighty-five...
Palau president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up'
RNZ
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July 8, 2025
President Whipps presenting a medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Plaau. 1 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / Office of the President, Republic of Palau Hosting the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is a significant undertaking - particularly for a small,...
Palau dominates Guam 8–1 to capture Baseball Gold at Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Palau stormed past Guam with a commanding 8–1 win in the gold medal game of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games baseball tournament, capping off a dramatic final with a dominant seventh-inning performance and strong pitching in front of a...