Lubicchi, a young chimney sweep, and Poupelle, a sentient, anthropomorphic pile of garbage, look out over their smoky city in "Poupelle of Chimney Town."  (Studio 4C)

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Charming ‘Poupelle of Chimney Town’ dares you to keep dreaming

It’s a good reminder for viewers of all ages to not let their fears — or those of…

The most viewed life stories of 2021.

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Doughnuts, burgers and classic rock: 2021’s top 10 life stories

Here’s a look back at Home & Garden, Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink and more from the…

Lauren VanderLugt and Vienna Wong cast lines for squid Monday night on the Edmonds Fishing Pier on October 11, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Jigging for squid: Why winter anglers gather on local piers

They’re in search of the slippery, savory cephalopods — and a tasty plate of calamari afterward.

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has seating for five passengers. The rear cargo area looks cavernous for a compact SUV. (Manufacturer photo)

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid aces the critical driveway challenge

The perennially best-selling RAV4 compact SUV proves a stroke of luck substitute in extreme weather.

Although some people do quit drinking entirely after a month of abstinence, many use Dry January as a jumping-off point to explore drinking habits and modify them as necessary. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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Trying for a Dry January? Here’s what you need to know

Abstaining from alcohol for a month can help modify habits, leading to better overall health.

Jessica Brockway, owner of Page Bakery on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Go online for winter warmers from Bothell baker’s kitchen

Vanilla bean, hazelnut, cloves and bergamot are some of the flavor stars of Jessica Brockway’s baked goods.

Wizard castle. Magical laboratory interior. Cartoon sorcerer brews magic potion in tower. Spell books and alchemy distillation flask on table. Magician with magic wand and cauldron. Vector concept

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Best brewery in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

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This Legoland deal included tickets. So where are they?

When Noreen O’Donnell books a hotel stay at Legoland New York Theme Park Resort, she’s promised that it…

Vernazza, the jewel of the Cinque Terre.

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Rick Steves on Vernazza, the humble queen of Italy’s Riviera

You can search the entire Mediterranean coastline for the best rustic village, surrounded by vineyards and steeped in…

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If we stay strong, we can beat this seemingly endless virus

COVID-19 has created a mental health crisis the likes of which Paul Schoenfeld has never seen. What can…

Serve fish on Friday’s and other life hacks that will make your home run smoother.

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A housework cheat sheet for the busy parent

Here are Jennifer Bardsley’s best life hacks for meal planning, tidying up and other homefront duties.

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Edmonds Bookshop to host Seattle writer in virtual reading

Benjamin Schmitt will read from his new collection of poetry, “The Saints of Capitalism,” on Jan. 20.

Photo Caption: This hooked rug with a picture of the continental United States has the name of the recipient and the date on the back. It brought $469 at Cowan’s Auctions. 

(c) 2022 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Hooked rugs developed into an art form — and a collectible

Especially prized are the rugs made a century ago at Grenfell Mission in Canada’s Maritime provinces.

Camellia × vernalis “Yuletide,” commonly called the Yuletide camellia. (Richie Steffen)

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Great Plant Pick: Camellia × vernalis “Yuletide”

This one will lift your winter doldrums with bright Christmas-red flowers from December through January.

Steve Smith's anticipation of next year’s perennial growth is no better personified than in the clusters of basal buds on several clumps of Sedum “Autumn Joy.” (Getty Images)

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Winter is a time of anticipation in the garden

Looking forward to the beauty we’ll reap motivates gardeners to keep on digging and planting.

FILE - In a Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 file photo, singer Joan Osborne arrives at the 55th annual Grammy Awards, in Los Angeles. The Grammy-nominated singer of the hit “One of Us” has put together an album of her unique takes on 13 of his classic songs. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

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Music, theater and more in Snohomish County

Hear Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Joan Osborne on Jan. 15 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

Olivia Colman in "The Lost Daughter." (Yannis Drakoulidis/Netflix/TNS)

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Rigors of motherhood are tested in absorbing ‘Lost Daughter’

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s first movie as a writer and director asks a lot of compelling questions, including: “Isn’t being…

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Sick of holiday sweets? Then check out these savory cookies

Campari shortbread cookies, red wine brownies and Parmesan cheesecake bars are a delightful change from sugar-laden Christmas treats.

prawns shrimps roasted in a black pan with garlic, lemon, spices  and italian parsley garnish, close up, selected focus, narrow depth of field

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Tide guests over with assertively seasoned pan-seared shrimp

This dish from the folks at “America’s Test Kitchen” also can be paired with rice for a main…

The 2022 Genesis GV70 exhibits a sporty image with its crest grille positioned below the headlamps and a skid plate beneath the bumper. (Manufacturer photo)

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2022 Genesis GV70 is an SUV alternative to G70 sports sedan

The new luxury compact seats five with 28.9 cubic feet of cargo space to spare.