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By Kathie Meyer Joshua Bingham, 34, had one thing—himself—so he turned himself into a business. He wasn’t thinking big when he named it, but the response to Large Man was overwhelming. The year was 2022, and Bingham, who had been working as a caregiver, noticed he seemed
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By Nhatt Nichols After five tumultuous years, Imprint Bookstore owners Samantha Ladwig and Thom Nienow have decided to sell the beloved bookstore and writing workshop space. From the beginning, Ladwig and Nienow knew they wanted to give the bookstore their all for five years and then reevaluate their feelings about
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Despite her humble name, Seaweed manages to boast an impressive history. Before her exploits at Alcatraz, she dates back to 1932, and from the deck up she’s made of teak salvaged from the bridge of the US battleship, Missouri, BB-11. Photo by Derek Firenze. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption]
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By Derek Firenze [caption id align="alignnone" width="5184"] Pablo and Maria Qamara enjoy a moment on one of the couches they hope to fill their gathering space with. Beacon photo by Derek Firenze [/caption] Three retail businesses recently opened on Water Street, all with a