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Argument between sisters leads to years of silence

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Argument between sisters leads to years of silence

Thursday, August 24, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been fighting with my sister for a decade. I want to end it but don't know how. My sister and I haven't been speaking because of a childish argument we had when we were 20 years old. I honestly can't even remember what it was about and have really missed talking to her.

Anti-inflammatory diet helps eczema triggers

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Anti-inflammatory diet helps eczema triggers

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I started getting patches of red, bumpy skin on my elbows last year. My doctor said it is eczema and prescribed some creams to deal with the terrible itching.

Woman doesn’t respect friend’s time

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Woman doesn’t respect friend’s time

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who doesn't respect my time at all, and it's very frustrating. We will make plans to go out for dinner or an event together, which I will have been looking forward to all day, and she'll cancel on me an hour before we're supposed to leave.

Beware scorned Social Security recipient

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Beware scorned Social Security recipient

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

CONCORD, N.H. — Sometimes politics is about chemistry; sometimes it is about mathematics.

Abortion backfires on Republicans

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Abortion backfires on Republicans

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

The next election is more than 14 months away, but every analyst who studies the data is coming to the same conclusion: That contest — a likely rerun between Joe Biden and Donald Trump — will be very close.

Excited dogs welcome Daddy home at night

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Excited dogs welcome Daddy home at night

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

It's seven minutes after 10 p.m., and the usual ruckus ensues.My husband, Peter, is wearing earplugs.He is in the habit of doing this when we're staying in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, because our little apartment is right in the center of town and, like all the homes in San Miguel, there is no...

Musician upset with friend’s honest feedback

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Musician upset with friend’s honest feedback

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm having trouble with a musician friend of mine. She came to me seeking advice about a few songs she's been working on. I gave her my opinion, trying my best to be as tactful as possible. However, she took my feedback the wrong way and ended up getting quite upset with me.

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Healing is coming back to Clinton

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Healing can begin again Oct.30 when Clinton Regional Hospital opens its doors once more.

Daughters don’t accept mom’s boyfriend

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Daughters don’t accept mom’s boyfriend

Friday, August 18, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 40-yearold single mother of twin 10-year-old daughters. I have been dating a guy for a year. I really like him and even think he could be the one. My daughters, however, have been nothing but nasty to him, regardless of how well he has treated them.

Swimmer’s ear triggered by moisture in canal

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Swimmer’s ear triggered by moisture in canal

Friday, August 18, 2023

Dear Doctors: Our 12-year-old son loves swimming. He's in the pool all year, without any problems.