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Paul Rellinger a.k.a Relly is an award-winning journalist and longtime former newspaper editor still searching for the perfect lead. When he's not putting pen to paper, Paul is on a sincere but woefully futile quest to own every postage stamp ever issued. A rabid reader of history, Paul claims to know who killed JFK but can't say out of fear for the safety of his oh so supportive wife Mary, his three wonderful kids and his three spirited grandchildren. Paul counts among his passions Peterborough's rich live music scene, the Toronto Maple Leafs, slopitch and retrieving golf balls from the woods. You can follow Paul on Twitter at @rellywrites.
Excellence in customer service is even more important in the age of social media. Kathleen Seymour is owner and operator of the Kawartha Coffee Co. in downtown Bobcaygeon, which received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2015 because of consistently great reviews from customers. Business owners and employees can take a free online course in customer service excellence thanks to regional tourism organization RTO8. (Photo courtesy of RTO8)

It’s not enough to simply roll out the welcome mat

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Regional tourism organization offers free online customer service training course.
Four of the concerts at Showplace during its 20th anniversary season: The Wintergarten Orchestra on October 27, Strings Attached with Michael Gabriel on October 28, Fred Eaglesmith with Tif Ginn on November 12, and Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy's A Celtic Family Christmas on December 22 and 23

Showplace’s 20th anniversary season has something for everyone

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Pre-Christmas schedule at downtown Peterborough performance venue is as busy as it is varied.
Its clock tower a symbol of Peterborough, the Market Hall has a 350-seat performing arts hall, the perfect venue for intimate concerts (photo: Bradley Boyle / Market Hall Performing Arts Centre)

Peterborough’s Market Hall offering a diverse range of concerts this fall

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Upcoming shows include guitarist Johannes Linstead, tributes to Neil Young and Paul McCartney, and In From The Cold Christmas Concert.
"Show", a short experimental film by local filmmakers Mary Holley and Michael Morritt shot at Showplace Performance Centre, was screened recently at the Canada-China International Film Festival where it was nominated for Best Short Film. Two screenings of the film will take place at Galaxy Cinemas in downtown Peterborough on September 26 and 28 as part of Artsweek (supplied photos)

Local experimental film nominated for international film festival award

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"Show" by filmmakers Mary Holley and Michael Morritt screens on September 26 and 28 at Galaxy Cinemas in Peterborough.
Peterborough's Linda Kash, whose mother was the renowned opera singer Maureen Forrester, exercises her own vocal talents in the new one-woman musical You Are Here, running until October 16 at Gananoque's Springer Theatre

Peterborough’s Linda Kash gets her musical wish

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Veteran actress and improv performer is front and centre in new one-woman musical You Are Here.
Architect's drawing of the front entrance of the Aylmer Street location of the Peterborough Public Library once renovations are completed. (Graphic: Peterborough Public Library)

Turning over a new leaf in the Peterborough Public Library’s long history

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Major renovation and expansion of library's Aylmer Street branch on track for fall 2017 completion
Hunter Street Books, author Michelle Berry's new bookstore scheduled to open in early November, will be located at the corner of Hunter and Chamber St. just west of George St. in downtown Peterborough (photo: kawarthaNOW

Peterborough novelist writes another chapter in her life story by opening a bookstore

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Michelle Berry is preparing to launch Hunter Street Books in downtown Peterborough in early November.
New country band High Valley, with brothers Curtis and Brad Rempel, perform on August 24 at the final concert of Peterborough Musicfest's 2016 season

High Valley closes out Peterborough Musicfest’s 30th anniversary season

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Juno-nominated country music brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel take to the Fred Anderson Stage on August 24.
The LoveLocalPtbo Business Expo at the Morrow Building on September 7 is a perfect opportunity to learn about Peterborough area businesses, whether you're a potential customer or another business looking to make connections

Celebrating local businesses at the LoveLocalPtbo Business Expo

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The region's largest business trade show returns September 7 at the Morrow Building in Peterborough.
Ronnie Hawkins and Kris Kristofferson during the recording of "Me and Bobby McGee" at Hawkstone Manor at Stoney Lake in May 2016. A video of the recording is now available on iTunes. (Photo: Lisa Kristofferson)

The story behind the historic recording of Me And Bobby McGee at Hawkstone Manor

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Ryan Weber describes how music legends Kristofferson, Hawkins, Lightfoot, and Nelson came together for a special recording in May, now available on iTunes.
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