Friends Fall Festival, Oct. 8

Face painting is just one of the fun activities at this weekend’s Friends Fall festival. DOWNINGTOWN — Bring the whole family and join us for a pleasant fall day at the Friends Fall Festival, filled with the freshly painted faces of laughing children, gently used thrift items, a garden sale, scrumptious baked goods and homemade cooking, a silent auction, vendors selling quality items, and an...

Staying friends after the breakup

It might be hard, but it pays dividends in the long run By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times Breaking up is hard enough. The physical, financial, and emotional pain can be unbearable. Yet, what we somehow fail to talk about, and what can be one of the most awkward aspects of a breakup, is what to do about your mutual friends. You and your ex have probably made a lot of friends together. Even if...