Town council declares a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining

Posted by Empire Press on Apr 25, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Correspondents, Government, Karen Larsen, News, Waterville | Comments Off on Town council declares a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining The Waterville Town Council voted unanimously April 16 to institute a one-year moratorium on new cryptocurrency mining operations in town. Operations that were already licensed before April 16 will still be allowed to operate.
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Giving farmers a helping hand

Posted by Empire Press on Apr 25, 2018 in Agriculture & Business, All Content, Center for Rural Affairs, News, Voices | Comments Off on Giving farmers a helping hand Whether you are a beginning farmer or have been farming for 30 years, it is important to know resources are available to assist you in your farming venture — through education, technical assistance, mediation, or counseling.
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Church hosts family game night at Pybus

Posted by Empire Press on Apr 25, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, News, Other Communities | Comments Off on Church hosts family game night at Pybus WENATCHEE — Looking for a Friday night of fun for your family? Pacific Crest Church will host another family game night at Pybus Market from 7 to 9 p.m. April 27. The evening’s activities will include board games, card games or any other family game you would like to bring from home. It is open to all ages and there is no cost to attend. For more information,...
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Rustique Divas at Pybus Market

Posted by Empire Press on Apr 25, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, News, Other Communities, Waterville | Comments Off on Rustique Divas at Pybus Market WENATCHEE — Waterville’s Rustique Divas Vintage Market returns to Pybus Market on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market will feature over 40 regional vendors selling antiques and collectibles, repurposed goods, furniture, clothing, candles, jewelry and much more. For more information, email rustiquedivas@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/rustique.divas.
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‘Blessing of Bikes’ ceremony April 28

Posted by Empire Press on Apr 25, 2018 in All Content, Communities, East Wenatchee, Food & Religion, News | Comments Off on ‘Blessing of Bikes’ ceremony April 28 EAST WENATCHEE — The third annual “Blessing of the Bikes” event will be held April 28 at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 1315 8th St. N.E., East Wenatchee. The event is open to all motorcycle groups, individual riders and their families and friends. Riders should assemble in the church parking lot at 9:15 a.m. The non-denominational blessing ceremony, performed by Father Seamus...
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Report

Posted by Empire Press on Apr 25, 2018 in All Content, Correspondents, Karen Larsen, News, Sheriff's Report | Comments Off on Douglas County Sheriff’s Report Incidents reported April 14-19
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Actress performs stories at libraries in May

Posted by Empire Press on Apr 25, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, News, Other Communities, Waterville | Comments Off on Actress performs stories at libraries in May NCW — Professional actress Michéle LaRue will bring stories from America’s Gilded Age to the Chelan and Waterville libraries. On May 1, LaRue will perform “The Apple Tree” and “A Pair of Silk Stockings” at 7 p.m. at the Chelan Library, 216 N. Emerson St. “The Apple Tree” is a comic celebration of spring and poor housekeeping, written in 1903 by Mary E....
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