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Sunday, Sept. 5 Dance2Swing: Swingin'' Sundays at Leominster Elks, 134 N. Main St., featuring DJ AlanHep2theJive.

Bruce Ajari | Do not overlook the importance of leaders

All anglers in their pursuit of catching fish use leaders. To fly fishers, they are probably even more important since the design of the leader helps the fly turn over properly.

The Richard Walker interviews

Richard Walker died 25 years ago this month. A man who "...did more for angling than Izaak Walton ever did" - F.J.Taylor

Texas and Big 12 Capsules: No preseason Heisman hype for Big 12 quarterbacks

Quick, name a Big 12 quarterback being mentioned as a Heisman Trophy candidate. Sam Bradford is now in the NFL after the 2008 Heisman winner’s injury-shortened time at Oklahoma. So is Colt McCoy, a two-time Heisman finalist who set the NCAA record with 45 victories at Texas.

10 Fair freebies

Here are the best giveaways, plus a free-parking tip.

OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing report: Aug. 19

The fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marinaoperators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglerscatching large fish should send the information to Outdoor NewsService, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. Faxes can besent to 909-887-8180. E-Mail messages or fishing reports can alsobe posted to Jim ...