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Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison

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The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt EV are formidable rivals for the title of America's most affordable electric vehicle. The new third-generation Leaf discards its hatchback roots for a taller, more modern crossover shape, while the Bolt returns from a hiatus to undercut its rival by roughly $2,500. Both are excellent, budget-friendly entries for testing the EV waters without committing to costlier midmarket Tesla and Hyundai alternatives. The slightly cheaper Bolt has the edge with maneuverability and quick charging speeds, while the overhauled Leaf counters with more range and slightly ...

The boy who waited became the doctor who helped them see

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LEWISTOWN – Alan Gordon was five years old when his father went away for cataract surgery in 1952. He was gone for three weeks. To a boy that age, it felt like forever. The operation was only the beginning. Months passed before his father received a contact lens. He struggled with it, but ...

Judging a book by its cover

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Each book comes with a cover. The writer and/or the publisher can enlist an artist to design the book’s cover. If a book has new editions released, the cover may change. I have recently seen new editions released to coincide with TV adaptations on Netflix or Hulu. The cover can use the same ...

A roof, rain and trusses at MCL

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We have a roof. Well, the Mifflin County Library in Lewistown has always had a roof, but now we have a new roof. As a matter of fact, we have several new roofs. Let me explain. Penn State Extension is getting a new office at MCL in Lewistown, in the back, with the entrance by Berks Alley. ...

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