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‘The Little Mercies’ at free music series

The Little Mercies will perform at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library Summer Music Series on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ET. The Little Mercies are a folk trio of three singing and songwriting multi-instrumentalists from Tallahassee. Admission is free thanks to the 2022 Apalachicola Porchfest Committee and PALS, the Friends of…

Tell me a story
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Tell me a story

On July 18 Apalachicola storyteller and dramatic performer Jerry Hurley appeared at Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library to regale the crowd with “Legends and Lore” as he told spooky tales, set everywhere from the Appalachians to Apalachicola, tales just spooky enough to enchant. Kids were invited to bring a pillow to curl up on, with…

Sandbag locations announced
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Sandbag locations announced

Due to the predicted rainfall from potential tropical cyclone four, which is expected no earlier than Sunday evening, Franklin County Emergency Management will be opening sandbag locations from 1 to 5 p.m. today. They are no longer providing filled sandbags; they will have empty bags and sand available at each location. They will have a…

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WWII museum explores The Mighty Eighth 

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,…

Martinas celebrate platinum wedding anniversary
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Martinas celebrate platinum wedding anniversary

Happy 70th wedding anniversary to Bill and Burnell Martina.  Bill Martina and the former Burnell Brock were married on August 1, 1954 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Apalachicola by Father Robert O’Sullivan. They have five children, Monica Lemieux (Leslie), Marcia Johnson (Robbie), Janice Hicks (Billy), Kenneth Martina (Glenda), and Kevin Martina (Patty). They have…