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College student feels guilt about family sacrifices

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College student feels guilt about family sacrifices

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

SENSE & SENSITIVITYDEAR HARRIETTE: I am a firstgeneration college student, and lately I have been feeling some serious guilt about it. I can't put my finger on one exact reason that I feel so guilty. I feel bad for leaving my parents.

Enjoying the late fall, changing of the seasons

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Enjoying the late fall, changing of the seasons

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

My husband, Peter, and I are spending time 'up north' with my parents at their cabin by the lake. Fall is late this year. I mentioned this to Peter on the drive north.'Aren't the leaves supposed to change color at the same time every year?' I asked.

The importance of newspapers

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The importance of newspapers

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Newspaper reporting and content have never been more relevant.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

Saturday, October 1, 2022

30 YEARS AGO Yard of the Week honors went to Judith Wilson. She was shown with Juan Solis, who did all the landscaping, yard and house renovations.

Ex-husband’s ambivalence dinner date hurts former spouse’s feelings

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Ex-husband’s ambivalence dinner date hurts former spouse’s feelings

Saturday, October 1, 2022

SENSE & SENSITIVITYHarriette ColeDEAR HARRIETTE: I recently had dinner with my ex-husband. Our divorce was finalized nearly two years ago, and we had not spoken since. I was hoping that we could reconnect and perhaps explore the possibility of a friendship.

Rabies shots needed after any exposure to rabid bat

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Rabies shots needed after any exposure to rabid bat

Saturday, October 1, 2022

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: My brother woke up to find a bat on his bed. He captured it in a bucket and took it to animal control, and it turned out to be rabid. Even though he didn't touch the bat and his doctor couldn't find any bite marks, he still had to get rabies shots. Why would that be?

Historical analogies work – until they don’t

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Historical analogies work – until they don’t

Friday, September 30, 2022

If history is any guide, Democrats do not have a chance – not even a small chance – of keeping control of the House in the midterm elections. But the question is: Is history any guide?

New COVID-19 booster helps protect from variant

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New COVID-19 booster helps protect from variant

Friday, September 30, 2022

Dear Doctors: The new COVID-19 boosters are here, and I'm not sure if, or when, I need to get one. I had the twoshot Moderna series last winter. I had a mild case of COVID-19 this summer. When I got better, I got the booster. Do I still need to get another one? Am I the only one who is confused?

Boyfriend’s proposal steals graduation spotlight

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Boyfriend’s proposal steals graduation spotlight

Friday, September 30, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend of three years proposed to me at my graduation party. It was a complete surprise. While I'm thrilled that we're now engaged, I'm a little upset that he proposed during a day that was special to me for my own reasons.

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Closures to blame for test results?

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Amid the usual school supply shopping, classroom decorating and meet the teacher nights, this year’s return to school has been marked by uncertainty and anxiety.