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Wronged friend uncertain about reconciliation

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Wronged friend uncertain about reconciliation

Saturday, August 12, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: A few years ago, I was deeply hurt by my childhood friend. During that time, I confided in my loved ones about my decision to end my friendship with this person, explaining the details of the situation and vowing to end the friendship once and for all.

Can’t Americans see politics in indictments?

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Can’t Americans see politics in indictments?

Friday, August 11, 2023

It is sometimes said that the prosecutions of former President Donald Trump are 'backfiring' on Democrats. That is, instead of lowering Trump's political support, they are raising it.That is indeed happening among Republicans and some independents.

Trump-Biden rematch? Odds are against

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Trump-Biden rematch? Odds are against it

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Maybe it's my advanced age talking, but I doubt very much that the conventional wisdom regarding the 2024 presidential election will play out as expected: that is, as a Biden-Trump rematch with the Democratic incumbent winning another relatively close reelection bid.

Strategy is everything in defeating Trump

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Strategy is everything in defeating Trump

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

CONCORD, N.H. — The most dangerous place in the country for Donald Trump is Room 206 in the New Hampshire State Capitol.

Grieving friend wants to help without intruding

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Grieving friend wants to help without intruding

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am part of a tight-knit group of friends who got closer during the pandemic. I'm not as close to them as some, but I am part of the group. We have been hanging out a lot this summer, and it has been great.Then tragedy struck. One member of the group suddenly passed away.

Fire ants need professional mitigation measures

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Fire ants need professional mitigation measures

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to our monthly letters column. With our inboxes still overflowing, we'll get right down to business.— We received a lot of letters in response to a column about fire ants and their painful bites.

Summer cold, so different than winter cold

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Summer cold, so different than winter cold

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

So, I got a cold.If you catch a cold in the winter, everyone is sympathetic. They tell you to drink hot tea and put on another sweater. A cold in the winter just seems like part of the season, and I can turn the thermostat up and wait it out.A summer cold is totally different.

Online following could become opportunity

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Online following could become opportunity

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: Because I've garnered a large following on social media, I get a lot of people asking me how to grow their own online following. While I appreciate the support, I have to admit that I don't really know how to help them.

Age takes center stage

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Age takes center stage

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

When Mitch McConnell, the Senate's 81-year-old Republican leader, recently froze up during a news conference, he triggered tremors of trepidation in both parties.

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School bells ring out tones of hope

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Never does a summer seem to disappear faster for a youngster than when hearing the fateful words, “School starts next week.”After the shrieking subsides (from students and teachers alike), some kids get excited about school.