I’ve noticed driving downtown that recently several new sculptures have appeared throughout the downtown area. I drive Vine Street every day, and just recently noticed several works of modern art including one that appears to look like lips on the Triangle Park side of Rupp and a big tuning fork shaped object [...]
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I have a question about the mail collection boxes on Duke Road. Why does the city tolerate people driving down the wrong side of the street to access the mailboxes? I feel this is hazardous.
Susan Wright, Customer Relations Coordinator for the United States Postal Service office in Lexington, replied: “The Postal Service [...]
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Is Tampa Bay outfielder Ben Zobrist the first former Lexington Legend to play in the World Series?
No. Andy Shea, General Manager for the Lexington Legends, said four former Legends have played in World Series games. Most recently, Ben Zobrist played for Tampa Bay Rays in 2008. Zobrist started Game 1 in right field, and [...]
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On the video clip of the Billy Gillispie interview at his home, there is piano in one of the shots. Does Coach Gillispie play the piano?
According to A. DeWayne Peevy, University of Kentucky Associate AD / Media Relations, Gillipsie does not play the piano.
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With the nation’s focus on long lines at polling places, what’s the outlook for Lexington voters? Is the state predicting longer lines than usual? If so, are there any tips as to when the best time of day is to visit a precinct?
The Herald-Leader reported Secretary of State Trey Grayson’s advice about voting: Grayson “urged [...]
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What are these pork rinds or pork skins that are found in the potato chip aisle made of, really? Pork skins are what footballs are made of. You couldn’t possibly eat that.
Herald-Leader foodie Sharon Thompson said they really are made of pork skin, with the meat removed. It’s also dehydrated to make it [...]
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I wondered if there was a clearing house or agent who would be a contact for someone who wants to rent their home or part of their home during the 2010 World Equestrian games. I also wondered if they would check out the places available to see if they were as [...]
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Lately, I have been seeing some familiar words used in somewhat new ways. My old dictionaries are not very helpful. Can you clue me into the current usages? The words are: organic, artisan and self-sustaining.
Check with Sharon Thompson’s blog today to see what she has to say about the safety of Kentucky produced food.
Organic is [...]
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Why is I-75, as you come into Fayette County, named for the Tuskegee Airmen?
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Copyright © 2007, Herald-Leader
Saturday, August 11, 2007
SOURCE: By Jim Warren Jwarren@herald-Leader.Com
THE ROAD TO GLORY
I-75 STRETCH HONORS TUSKEGEE AIRMEN<
Frank Douglas Walker didn’t get much credit around his hometown of Richmond when he returned from World War [...]
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What is the story behind the mural on the side of the building on E. Short St. between DeWeese and Esplanade?
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The Herald-Leader wrote about the newly created mural on Saturday, June 18, 2005. The artist is Britt Spencer, who won a contest sponsored by Thomas & King and the Lexington Arts and [...]
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