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The importance of newspapers

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

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

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.
Historical analogies work – until they don’t

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.
New COVID-19 booster helps protect from variant

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?
Boyfriend’s proposal steals graduation spotlight

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.
DO JUST ONE THING

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Did you know that just because packaging or a container has the three-arrow recyclable symbol on it doesn't necessarily mean it's actually recyclable? Depending on what your trash hauler's recycling program accepts, many items -- particularly different grades of plastic -- are not accepted.
Reader blames self for adopted sister’s estrangement

Reader blames self for adopted sister’s estrangement

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Reader blames self for adopted sister’s estrangement

Thursday, September 29, 2022
DEAR HARRIETTE: I feel awful about the way I treated my adopted sibling when I was younger. I am now an adult, but I was 5 years old when my mother adopted my foster sister. She was 11. I have memories of poking fun at her for being adopted and for looking different than I did.