A whim of the dwarf’s heart led to one of the most touching moments in the entire saga, echoing a key event from The Silmarillion 7,000 years before.

The special slipcased version of the wonderful Tolkien Illustrated Edition of The Hobbit released in October.

Food Pantries: The Bridge Pantry in Perham is open Tuesday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon, as well as from 3-5 p.m. on the first ...