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Postponing hospital election wise

Saturday, December 17, 2022
On Wednesday, the Clinton City Council made a wise decision when it decided to move the city-wide election on how the hospital trust money can be used from Feb. 14 to March 7.
New study indicates adding tomatoes to your diet may help gut health

New study indicates adding tomatoes to your diet may help gut health

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New study indicates adding tomatoes to your diet may help gut health

Friday, December 16, 2022
Dear Doctors: I was happy when I saw on the news that tomatoes help your gut microbiome. I love tomatoes, but my wife keeps them out of our diet.She says they're a nightshade plant and thinks they make arthritis worse.
Couple encountering many financial problems

Couple encountering many financial problems

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Couple encountering many financial problems

Friday, December 16, 2022
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I are working through some tough financial issues. We lost a lot of money due to bad investments, business deals and poor money management, and now we are struggling badly. We are afraid we may lose our home.
The coming war over Hunter Biden

The coming war over Hunter Biden

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The coming war over Hunter Biden

Friday, December 16, 2022
Republican lawmakers will take control of the House of Representatives on Jan. 3. That means that, among many other things, they will take control of the House’s investigative committees and subcommittees.
DO JUST ONE THING

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Anew company called Helpsy is aiming to radically change the way we recycle our old clothes. Nearly 85% of old clothing ends up in landfills, which accounts for around 100 pounds per person, per year.
Reader’s new hobby verges on addiction

Reader’s new hobby verges on addiction

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Reader’s new hobby verges on addiction

Thursday, December 15, 2022
DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to a birthday party recently for a teenager in my family. It was at an amusement center that featured all kinds of fun activities, including a big arcade. We ended up playing video games for hours, and it was a lot of fun. It took me right back to my childhood.
GOP can look back to past for lessons

GOP can look back to past for lessons

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GOP can look back to past for lessons

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Parties fall apart; the center cannot hold. (We’ve sure seen that.) Mere anarchy is loosed upon the political world. (Have a look at the morning paper.) The best among them lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.
Discussing research not the same as giving advice

Discussing research not the same as giving advice

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Discussing research not the same as giving advice

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
ASK THE DOCTORSHello, dear readers, and welcome back to our monthly letters column. The holiday season is here, and in much of the nation, colder weather has arrived. Calendars are filling with indoor gatherings, many of them with people outside of our immediate circles.
Night owl needs more balanced sleeping schedule

Night owl needs more balanced sleeping schedule

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Night owl needs more balanced sleeping schedule

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a serious night owl. I work long hours and need time to unwind. I don't do all that much at night, but I don't go to sleep. I watch movies sometimes, or binge watch stupid TV shows. I read sometimes. I don't really know how the time passes.