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Why the abortion issue matters

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Why the abortion issue matters

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

New York Times column headline reads'American Elections Are About Abortion Now.' New York magazine puts it more bluntly: 'Abortion Wins Elections.'Every voter cares about many issues. Every election turns on many factors.

Thanksgiving prayer is often song like

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Thanksgiving prayer is often song like

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Ihave always liked Thanksgiving.I know its origins are dubious. I cringe a little when I think about the construction paper American Indian costumes and the happy story I learned as a child about that first Thanksgiving.

Student needs to find balance in schedule

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Student needs to find balance in schedule

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: Many people have advised me to start a few hobbies again to get my motivation back. A few years back, I abhorred reading, but recently, I have found a love for it. I typically read during the summertime when I do not have other obligations.

Always thankful for Thanksgiving spirit

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Always thankful for Thanksgiving spirit

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Thanksgiving is only a handful of days away and over the years it has become my favorite holiday. For me it’s not even close Sure, Christmas is great when you take out the commercialism and the “gimmie-gimmie-gimmie” mentality.

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Former councilman gives thanks, challenge to citizens

Saturday, November 18, 2023

To the citizens of Ward 3, and the citizens of the City of Clinton as a whole, THANK YOU!The last four years on the City Council have been a wild ride to say the least. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve. I consider it to have been a privilege.

40 YEARS AGO

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

Saturday, November 18, 2023

30 YEARS AGO• Bill Andrew of Clinton was shown with the antlers from an 800-pound Elk he shot in southern Colorado.• Fall decorations were created by students in Mrs.Daine McKinney’s Washington Fifth and Sixth Grade Center class.

Sisters of Life love is available to all with resources

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Sisters of Life love is available to all with resources

Saturday, November 18, 2023

I used to think that almost everyone celebrated their birthday, even if it were only via messages on Facebook. But from the Sisters of Life in New York, I've learned that many of the women the religious group serves — who are pregnant and in need of support — have never had a birthday party.

German bishops press for same-sex union blessings

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German bishops press for same-sex union blessings

Saturday, November 18, 2023

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus proclaimed, 'Judge not, lest you be judged.'Early in his papacy, Pope Francis told journalists: 'If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?'Citing those words, while expressing hope for future Synod on Synodality...

Aging, big picture important biomarkers

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Aging, big picture important biomarkers

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Dear Doctors: What does the term 'biological age' refer to? How do you go about figuring out what your biological age is? I will turn 80 at the end of the year, am physically active and I eat a vegetarian diet.

Perfectionist becomes overwhelmed at work

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Perfectionist becomes overwhelmed at work

Saturday, November 18, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm a perfectionist, and it's causing me a lot of stress. I recently accepted a job that proved to be overwhelming to me. I thought I would be good at it, but I had to stretch a lot, and it just seemed like I was not doing anything right.