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

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

Saturday, December 2, 2023

30 YEARS AGO• The Teacher Cadets Corps at Clinton High School included Greg Colvin, Ryan Baumwart, Kay Gragg, Twyla Williams, Tyrone Lewis, Chad Rhoades, Katherine Delk, Misty Isaac, Kelley Buchanan and teacher/adviser Darleen Wright.

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Border problem not getting better

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Republicans have one thing right about the border: The Biden administration’s strategy to keep asylum seekers from flocking to the United States is not working.Many, including us, had high hopes. But last fiscal year’s 3.

Changes in gratitude, changes in attitude

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Changes in gratitude, changes in attitude

Saturday, December 2, 2023

William F. Buckley, National Review magazine founder, remarked in a 1988 speech 'We are basket cases of ingratitude, so many of us.'It's easy for the holidays at year's end to become routine — even stressful — but we really must insist upon using them as a time for reflection.

At 50, 'Exorcist' still shocks, fuels debates among folks

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At 50, 'Exorcist' still shocks, fuels debates among folks

Saturday, December 2, 2023

William Peter Blatty was pounding out the first pages of 'The Exorcist' when his telephone rang — bringing the news that his mother had died.

Friend asks too-personal questions

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Friend asks too-personal questions

Friday, December 1, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who constantly crosses my boundaries by asking intrusive, personal questions about things like financial matters.How do I address this without making it confrontational?

Geriatrician offers holistic approach to health care

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Geriatrician offers holistic approach to health care

Friday, December 1, 2023

Dear Doctors: What is a geriatrician, and how do you know if you need one? My mom is 78 and is starting to be frail. She feels like her regular doctor doesn't listen to her and rushes through her appointments. I wonder if switching to a specialist might be better for her.

Team Biden’s ‘misinformation’ campaign

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Team Biden’s ‘misinformation’ campaign

Friday, December 1, 2023

On Sept. 20, Politico published an article headlined, 'Biden campaign set to counterpunch on misinformation.'The story reported that President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection campaign is 'overhauling' its strategy to fight 'misinformation' on social media.

A cat’s life is honestly quite simple

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A cat’s life is honestly quite simple

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Look, here's the deal: Anybody who tries to tell you about your beloved cat's rich inner life is trying to sell you something. Most of it's nonsense, at best.

Hawaii is still right destination for travelers

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Hawaii is still right destination for travelers

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

If you’re thinking about a trip to Hawaii and wondering whether it’s the right time, in the wake of August’s deadly and destructive wildfires on Maui, the state’s tourism officials want everyone to know that travel “is welcomed and encouraged, now more than ever.

New Hampshire warms up to Nikki Haley

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New Hampshire warms up to Nikki Haley

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

HOOKSETT, N.H. — The sky is Windex blue, the breeze Charmin soft, the air applecrisp warm. Anytime the temperature in late November is in the mid 30s up here, it's regarded as a 'bluebird day' — and a gift from the weather gods.