Mary Nugent
Mercury-Register
Chico, CA, United States
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A labor of love: ‘My portraits are a gift to the families’ – Oroville
A Bay Area artist is offering his hand-sketched portraits to families whose loved ones died in the Camp Fire.It’s an offer that costs them nothing, and there are no deadlines. It’s a th… → Read More
The Golden Rule and more: ‘Respect cultivates kindness’ – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO — Richard Specht traveled all the way from New York to bring students at Emma Wilson School a message on Friday. “The reason I’m here today is respect,” he said to a m… → Read More
Tech Trek: For the love of science and a look ahead at college – Oroville
CHICO — When girls who are interested in math or science have just completed seventh grade, they may not feel like they have much company in that specific arena.Sometimes, they’re lucky… → Read More
OLLI’s latest exhibit: ‘People are very creative in retirement’ – Oroville
CHICO — When Nancy McCartney looks at the gallery walls decorated solely with quilts she has made, it’s a glimpse back at her retired life so far. She’s happy to see her work disp… → Read More
Empty Bowls: 18 years of community effort for the Torres Shelter – Oroville
CHICO — Robin Lee has been a part of Empty Bowls for years. A self-described “local potter,” she spent a couple of hours Friday morning helping guests at the Torres Shelter make b… → Read More
For Ponderosa School students, new books are a nice gesture – Chico Enterprise-Record
DURHAM — Ed Gregorio is the principal at Ponderosa School in Paradise, but since the Camp Fire, his students attend classes at Durham School. “Before the fire, we had 575 students. Befo… → Read More
For Ponderosa School students, new books are a nice gesture – Oroville
DURHAM — Ed Gregorio is the principal at Ponderosa School in Paradise, but since the Camp Fire, his students attend classes at Durham School. “Before the fire, we had 575 students. Befo… → Read More
Camp Fire profile: Anna ‘Toni’ Hastings, loved ‘creatures of all kinds’ – Chico Enterprise-Record
Anna “Toni” Irene Hastings was known for her love of animals. In fact, a Gofundme page was set up to raise money in her honor for the Butte Humane Society. Hastings died at age 67 during the Camp F… → Read More
Camp Fire profile: Anna ‘Toni’ Hastings, loved ‘creatures of all kinds’ – Oroville
Anna “Toni” Irene Hastings was known for her love of animals. In fact, a Gofundme page was set up to raise money in her honor for the Butte Humane Society.Hastings died at age 67 during the Camp Fi… → Read More
Camp Fire is the latest reason for Ridge Quilters to give back – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO — It’s been just over two months since the Camp Fire started, and a particular group of ridge folks have their own way of looking forward. “There’s real heart in Parad… → Read More
After Camp Fire, family and friends make derailed wedding happen – Lake County Record-Bee
CHICO — For Betsy Giampaoli, a wedding on Dec. 31 was a glimpse of a better year ahead. “The ceremony was so touching. She never took her eyes off him, and he never took his eyes off he… → Read More
After Camp Fire, family and friends make derailed wedding happen
CHICO — For Betsy Giampaoli, a wedding on Dec. 31 was a glimpse of a better year ahead. “The ceremony was so touching. She never took her eyes off him, and he never took his eyes off he… → Read More
Chico State professor emeritus wins prize at Oaxaca FilmFest – Oroville
CHICO — Lynn Elliott grew up in Wales listening to his father tell stories. He remembers being captivated by those tales, whether they were true or not. It was easy to become absorbed in them… → Read More
Teachers plan daily get-aways for kids in mall classrooms
CHICO — Thirteen sixth graders spent Tuesday morning in Holt Hall classrooms on the Chico State University campus. It was a field trip — but more than a field trip. The sixth graders wo… → Read More
Paradise students now go to school in a mall. So, teachers plan getaways for them – Oroville
CHICO — Thirteen sixth graders spent Tuesday morning in Holt Hall classrooms on the Chico State University campus. It was a field trip — but more than a field trip.The sixth graders wou… → Read More
Christmas, stockings and kids: ‘A feel-good event, indeed’ – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO — “Christmas, stockings and kids — what’s not to love?” said Patricia Wang, looking over the piles and boxes of Christmas stockings she has been collecting for c… → Read More
Chico neighborhood looks out for mail carrier
CHICO — Despite how shocking and devastating it all was, Marty Stentzel made sure he went to work every day. Stentzel and his wife, Nora, lost everything in the Camp Fire. He isn’t one … → Read More
Magalia food bank to reopen Sunday
MAGALIA — For many in Magalia, Sunday will bring a staple from their lives before the Camp Fire. After being closed since the fire began, the Magalia Food Bank will reopen. Held at Magalia Co… → Read More
‘I matter and I was born to do great things’ – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO — Tuesday morning, students at Emma Wilson School heard a friendly guy tell them a few things to make their week, and even their lives, a little nicer. He shared how people can work wel… → Read More
For evacuated veterans, yurts could be a way to begin again in Paradise
CHICO — The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 582 of Butte County has an idea to help veterans evacuated from the Camp Fire get back to their properties. The help is available to veterans … → Read More