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Widow begins affair with her married brother-in-law

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Widow begins affair with her married brother-in-law

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

DEAR ABBY: My father died three years ago. My parents were both close to his younger brother and his wife. For the past two years, I have suspected that my mother and my uncle have been having an affair. They live in different states and text back and forth.

Many tools available to help manage stress of new job

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Many tools available to help manage stress of new job

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Dear Doctor: I just started my first post-college job, which I love. Nevertheless, I’ve been feeling really stressed and anxious. My boyfriend says stress can affect your health. What can I do? Dear Reader: First, congratulations on this major milestone in your life.

After 30 years, reader finds love with old flame

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After 30 years, reader finds love with old flame

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

DEAR HARRIETTE: Am I wrong to think that I could find true love with my high school sweetheart after being separated for more than 30 years? I am not a romantic normally, but recently I ran into my old flame, and sparks flew.

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Save time, money on gardening

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

It is possible to have a beautiful garden or front yard without having to turn on the sprinklers and water the plants on a constant basis. If you think drought-resistant plants only include cacti and succulents, think again.

Dad finally writes his will and names surprise executor

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Dad finally writes his will and names surprise executor

Saturday, October 5, 2019

DEAR ABBY: I am 30 years old, the only child of divorced parents in their late 60s. Neither of them has remarried. Because of certain family events, I encouraged Dad to create a will four years ago.

Hand, foot and mouth disease common in kids

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Hand, foot and mouth disease common in kids

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Dear Doctor: We thought our 4-year-old son had caught a cold at daycare because he had a slight fever, but then he got these weird red spots on his feet. Our doctor said it’s foot and mouth disease. Is it dangerous?

Unpaid interns reap priceless benefits

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Unpaid interns reap priceless benefits

Saturday, October 5, 2019

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have just started a new company and have a small team of people working with me, plus several unpaid interns. I need everyone in order to get things off the ground, and my resources are very limited right now.

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Wise tips for paying back student loan debt

Saturday, October 5, 2019

For thousands of recent grads, the six-month student loan grace period is about to end. Grace periods are granted to give new grads time to find jobs armed with their new degrees.

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PSO has earned our support

Saturday, October 5, 2019

CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL On Nov. 12, voters in Clinton will be asked to go to the polls to renew the electric utility franchise with Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Clinton’s current 25-year franchise agreement with PSO is about to expire.

Biden’s old enemy never held a grudge

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Biden’s old enemy never held a grudge

Saturday, October 5, 2019

One big problem with the early Democratic primaries, I told somebody the other day, isn't so much that Iowa and New Hampshire are virtually all white. It's that New Hampshire's right next door to Massachusetts – land of brainy Democratic losers.