Apalachicola’s Richard Bickel, an Emmy Award-winning photojournalist, recently returned from Cuba with a wealth of new works. The trip was his 14th trip to the island. “The economic crisis was as bad as I have seen,” he said. “The country was out of gasoline, and there were nightly power blackouts. To get around, I had…
Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle will open an exhibit on the Philippines campaign on Tuesday, Sept. 3, on display until Saturday, Sept. 28. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. There is no charge for admission. Visitors can learn about the Japanese assault…
On Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 pm ET, the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library will open for a special “$5 Fill-A-Bag Book Sale,” sponsored by the Friends of the Library in Apalachicola, with all proceeds benefiting the library. Visitors buy a $5 bag at the door, and then fill it full by…
Savor the local BBQ talent at the 10th annual Pork Off for Pink Out this Monday, Sept. 2 at Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island. BBQ pork and rib plates will be on sale beginning at 11 a.m. for $15 per plate. Plus there will be live music and a Lotto raffle. All proceeds…
For those of you who have not heard, Lanark has lost one of its longtime residents of more than 20 years. Robert Benson, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Lanark on Sunday, Aug. 11. Robert was a very helpful person, mostly to his parents, Bob and Aileen Benson, also Lanark residents. Robert was…
The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint will host a Turtle Talk this Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m, ET as part of its weekly series. Talks are free, no registration required, but seating is limited. Also, learn more about sea turtle nesting by stopping by the Visitor’s Center at the St….
The Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit exploring the wartime bravery and sacrifice of the 8th Air Force, known as The Mighty Eighth, on display throughout August. Admission free. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. For more info,…
The Apalachicola Farmers Market, at the Mill Pond Pavilion at the end of Market Street, will be this Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET. The market offers local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties.
There are a series of three photographs I have taken of people a million times, and of Robert and Jeff, probably at least several dozen. I surprise you with a quick pic, catching you off guard. First snap. No one ever wants that one. Those in that sudden photo then bunch closer together, while offering…
Ribbons, books, bows, new shoes and books Last week began an adventure for parents and students alike, as the schools in Franklin and Gulf counties swung open their doors to new and returning students alike. The Star and the Times asked parents to submit photos from the first week of school, and our Facebook pages…
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