TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1775, George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army.In 1844, the last two confirmed great auk specimens were killed on the island of Eldey, off the coast of Iceland.

Tech worker weighs resignation

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve dedicated nearly a decade to the tech industry, diligently working for the same company. Recently, however, I’ve felt increasingly dissatisfied and unfulfilled in my role. Despite my apprehensions, I gathered the courage to draft a resignation letter.

Being present is one way to help a friend

Dear Doctors: My friend was diagnosed with multiple myeloma 10 years ago. His chemo is no longer working, and his doctors say there’s nothing else to be done. He has accepted whatever is coming. He has lost weight, and sometimes the pain is bad.

128 years since an election like this

On one side is a lifetime politician who has spent almost a half-century in elected office; on the other side is a relative political newcomer who disdains the political experience that his rival has accumulated.

U.S. citizenship ceremony process

I’d never been to a U.S. citizenship ceremony before. I’d never even thought about it much.

Introvert struggles to connect in new city

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am very introverted, and I find it challenging to find my footing when I’m in group settings. I recently moved to a new city and have been trying to build up my social network, but I’m struggling to make genuine connections because of my introversion.

The flood of disinformation

In Moldova, a false video implied that a pro-Western president actually favored Russia. In Bangladesh, a conservative Muslim country, a female lawmaker was portrayed wearing a bikini.

Events natural fit in sports town

Conducting two OK Kids State Tournaments in consecutive weeks puts Clinton in a favorable spot in terms of increased revenue.For two weeks the welcome mat was rolled out for visitors and it is hoped they were greeted with a lot of smiling faces, good service and good food.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO• Guests from China were entertained by Steve and Sherry Bieberich.Pictured with their youngest daughter Adeline were Wang Zhi Li (Wong) from Henan province; Liang Weijian (Leon) from Liaoning Yuan province; Zhang Qinghua (Song) from Beijing; and I Sheng Ke (Shengka) also from Bejing.•...

The greatest hindrances do not come from without, but lie within

Now is the time of year that stores and companies move from displaying pride flags to draping everything in red, white and blue. Independence Day is about freedom. But what does that mean?A mature and educated understanding of freedom is not libertine. It is not about doing everything we want.