Cruise boom boosts crews NATHAN DILLERUSA Today Oct 22, 2026 Oct 22, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Cruise lines have reaped the rewards of a healthy appetite for vacations at sea, but travelers may wonder what that means for the crew members.kAmr2C?:G2= r@CA][ E96 H@C=5’D =2C86DE 4CF:D6 4@>A2?J[ C6A@CE65 :ED 9:896DE\6G6C C6G6?F6D 2?5 ?6E :?4@>6 E9:D 72== — 6G6? 282:?DE 2 324<5C@A @7 86@A@=:E:42= 4@?7=:4E 2?5 :?4C62D65 7F6= AC:46D]k^AmkAm“~FC 3@@<:?8 EC6?5D 4@?E:?F65 E@ DEC6?8E96? E9C@F89@FE E96 BF2CE6C[ H:E9 G@=F>6D >62?:?87F==J 29625 @7 =2DE J62C 2?5 72C @FEA24:?8 42A24:EJ 8C@HE9[” rt~ y@D9 (6:?DE6:? D2:5 :? 2 $6AE] ah ?6HD C6=62D6 23@FE E9:C5\BF2CE6C 62C?:?8D] “%9:D >@>6?EF> F?56CD4@C6D E96 67764E:G6?6DD @7 @FC 56>2?5 86?6C2E:@? 677@CED 2?5 E96 6?5FC:?8 2AA62= @7 @FC 4CF:D6 =:?6D]”k^Am People are also reading… When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? 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When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans “We are making progress every day and are just as excited as you are to open our doors."
First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday The inaugural event will be a “day full of handmade goods, local artists, delicious food, live music, and all the small-town fall charm you co…
Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets “His willingness to help remove financial obstacles for our cadets sends a strong message that their community believes in them."
Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday This Friday and Saturday, Marion will be visited by little ghosts and goblins as the Halloween activities for young and old get underway. And …
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