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David A. Robertson curated this list of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children's books, all which explore the legacy and impact of the residential school system.

For years, whenever the production team at Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance needed a particular prop or costume, they had to search in different storage locations in town. At any given time, there was at least two scene shops used to store costumes, props and set pieces. “If you needed a red tie, we would be like, ‘Where is the red tie? Is it in that building or that building?’” Jamie Lawson, artistic director for Theatre Alliance, said. “We had to drive to it.” Thos...

Rochester man accused of felony riot pleads to lesser charge Junior Gray Smith was arrested in Minneapolis and faced charges related to arson during George Floyd protests last year. 5:12 pm, Apr. 1, 2021 × Police lights crime MINNEAPOLIS —A Rochester man facing charges relating to arson during George Floyd protests last year pleaded to a lesser charge. Junior Gray Smith, 24, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor violating emergency powers curfew, according to court documents fi...

Takes plea deal for a misdemeanor offense.

City watchdog failed to act on concerns over Woodford's investment strategy for two years

Gary Barwin is the author of the novel Yiddish for Pirates.(Adela Talbot, Vintage Canada) Yiddish for Pirates is a nautical odyssey narrated by a wise-cracking, polyglot parrot. The parrot, who now lives in a nursing home in Florida, tells the story of Moishe, a boy who joins a ships crew in 1492. There, Moishe meets the parrot, Aaron. The two have an unforgettable adventure, following maps and hunting for treasure. But its the period of the Spanish Inquisition, and its a dangerous time t...