The antidote to Operation Can-Can
The other day, I found a note taped to my garage door. It was a friendly reminder that if I didn’t put my garbage can out of sight, I would be hanged.
How will Robert Laks be remembered?
The wife of 33-year-old Robert Laks would prefer not to remember her sense of dread when her phone remained silent at 6:45 a.m. on April 10. Robert had called Jessica Laks, 31, every morning without fail to tell her he was done with breakfast and was now on his commute from Palm Coast to Gainesville.
The homeless will always be with us
The residents around the church might be pleased if the problem is relocated across town, but soon the residents around the new location would create their own petition. The homeless will always be with us.
Surprised by a medal: Max Karner
After 50 years of engineering, Max Karner is given a surprise party to receive an honorary membership into a prestigious society.
So long, farewell: Crossing guard retires
Pat Hopkins retired March 22, after eight years on the crosswalks.
Slow down and enjoy the drive
Ernie Tykarski wants the speed limit dropped from 30 mph to 25, on Florida Park Drive North.
Thanks to Ms. Cheryl, from the FYO
Most of the night was focused on the music, not on Tristam, which I’m sure was how she preferred it. As I left the auditorium that night, I was grateful for the music, as well, for being a reminder that this community is not defined only by its government and crime and real estate news — it’s also defined by its music, its art and its expressions of goodwill.
How to cope with higher water bills
With the water bills threatening to go up, I’ve issued a decree in my family: No more showers. Instead, we’re filling the bathtub only once, and we’ll just take turns.
About Brian McMillan | Managing Editor
Brian McMillan earned his Master of Fine Arts degree in creative nonfiction writing from Northern Michigan University. He is an award-winning columnist and photographer and is currently the managing editor of the Palm Coast Observer.
Winter Walking Home, his book of 27 poems, was published by March Street Press in 2010. He also publishes hilariities and heartbreakers of family life called Stick Figures of Us online.
He lives in Palm Coast with his wife, Hailey, and their three children, Jackson, Grant, and Elizabeth.
E-mail him at bmcmillan@palmcoastobserver.com.
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News briefs 5.18.2013
05/18/13
Judge overturns request for linguist in Miller trial; Memorial Day ceremony to be held in Palm Coast; Town hall meeting planned for Daytona North -
Block party goes beach
05/18/13
The Palm Coast Observer, Marketing2Go, Alliance Financial and Waterstone Mortgage joined together to host the May Flagler County Chamber of Commerce block party, at the Sunrise Plaza. -
Yellow light times in Palm Coast remain steady despite rule changes
05/18/13
The Florida Department of Transportation changed its rules about yellow light timing two years ago, a move that went largely unnoticed until recently, when the state attracted national criticism for the change. Despite this, yellow light times in Palm Coast have changed little since 2008. -
Sanctuary home sells for $1,075,000
05/18/13
A Sanctuary home tops this week's sales list for Flagler County residential real estate transactions for the week of April 24 to May 1.
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19 Flagler Fine Arts Festival
10:00 am - 2:00 pm - May
20 The Palm Coast Scrabble Club
12:30 pm - May
20 Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.)
6:00 pm - May
21 Flagler County Horseshoe Pitching Club
9:00 am - 11:00 am
