Son frustrated by academic struggles

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son is 10 years old and is behind his peers academically.His literacy and writing skills are not nearly where they are supposed to be, and I can’t afford to help him.

Seek care for tick bite followed by rash

Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to our monthly letters column. With the warm spring-almost-summer weather, we are officially in tick season. We urge you to be on high alert for these potentially dangerous pests as you spend time outdoors.

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

30 YEARS AGO• Whirlwinds basketball cheerleaders at Clinton Middle School for the 1994-95 school year had been selected.

Court ruled embryos are children, these Christian couples agree

(AP) – When faced with infertility, Amanda and Jeff Walker had a baby through in vitro fertilization but were left with extra embryos — and questions. Tori and Sam Earle 'adopted' an embryo frozen 20 years earlier by another couple.

The United Methodist Church steers left in a sea of red ink

While the 'Kingsfold' hymn melody was traditional, the modern text of 'Creator of the Intertwined' captured the progressive course steered by the recent General Conference of the embattled United Methodist Church.'Creator of the intertwined, you made us all unique: each one with ears to hear...

United Fund’s demise is a shame

Apathy is simply a beast.Inaction or the assumption that someone else will take care of something rages all over this country.

Measuring Trump conviction factor

If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’ve probably heard a lot of speculation about the effect former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction will have on the 2024 presidential race.Here’s the real answer, so far: We don’t know.The first thing to remember about momentous events and public...

Ketogenic diet may help with medication

Dear Doctors: Our 23-year-old son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He’s good about taking his medications, but he struggles with the side effects. We recently read that a ketogenic diet may be helpful.

Communication challenges disrupt relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: Am I being selfish for pointing out to my girlfriend that she will not always be the top priority in our relationship, which is a reality due to my commitments as a performer and dancer?

Pay no attention to the orange man

Iremember when a politician who expressed an easily debunked, conspiracy theory would be through in public life. Indeed, it took a whole lot less than that.