Thoreau called it “the noblest of fruits.” It is also the forbidden fruit that got Adam (and the rest of mankind) into all this trouble. The Queen’s poisoned apple cost Snow White plenty of years, sending her into a coma. Thank God for the seven dwarves and, of course, Prince Charming with his medicinal lips. [...]

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Three Sails Café is a little-noticed gem located between Erie and downtown North East on Route 20. Probably because of it’s location, it is missed by many in Erie.

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Tonight begins one of our favorite summer events, the North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival. This year is the 64th for the festival, which runs through July 18th. The fun begins at 5:30 pm each evening through Friday, and on Saturday starting at noon. Parking and admission are free, and the grounds are located on Route [...]

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The 63rd Annual North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival (official site) starts Tuesday, July 8 and runs through Saturday, July 12. It’s a short drive from Erie and worth checking out for the great food and the chance to check out the North East community. The festival features free parking and free admission, and there will [...]

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There is an article in todays Wall Street Journal (registration required to read the entire article) about how manufacturing companies are having trouble finding skilled workers to hire. They quoted Dave Tullio, president of Custom Engineering Company in Erie, saying they have job openings but can’t find the workers. I’m sure there are dzens of [...]

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