Newcastles of the world
July 27, 2015
NEW — 2:15 p.m. July 27, 2015
A funny thing appeared in my inbox this morning.
The email’s subject read, “Newcastles of the World,” and asked if I was interested in learning about other towns and cities that share the Newcastle name.
Attached was a newsletter entitled “Newcastles News,” not to be confused with our Newcastle News.
Newcastles News chronicles happenings at Newcastles across the globe. With a simple perusal, I went on an international tour of Newcastles and learned some really fascinating things — for example: Read more
Video — Italene Gaddis performs at Newcastle Library
July 27, 2015
NEW — 1:40 p.m. July 27, 2015

By Christina Corrales-Toy
Italene Gaddis, a 90-year-old poet, songwriter and musician, plays her autoharp in her Newcastle home in 2013.
Local musician, poet and author Italene Gaddis brought her brand of feel-good music to the Newcastle Library last Saturday. Read more