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Monthly Dental Clinics continue at Brown County Public Health

Letters

Brown County Public Health continues to provide space for dental services for people of all ages, from infants to adults, through Children’s Dental Services (CDS), thanks to a generous reinvestment grant from South Country Health Alliance. A dental team from CDS visits Brown County once a month to provide dental cleanings, exams, and cavity assessments. If additional dental work is needed, a follow-up appointment is scheduled. CDS accepts most insurance plans, including Medical Assistance, as well as private pay. Discounted fees are also available for individuals who qualify based on ...

'Old folks' and 'rookies' in politics

Columns

After what we have experienced recently I assure you America will never again hire anyone who would serve as president into their 80s. No blame can go to the founders of our nation who did not feel that it was necessary to put an age limit on the presidency. And then we had the "Joe Biden ...

Thank you for the opportunity

Letters

After careful consideration, I have decided not to seek another term on the school board. Serving our community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and fellow board members who care deeply about our students and our schools. I have celebrated successes, wrestled with difficult decisions, and gained an even deeper appreciation for the people who show up every day to do the hard work of educating our children. My decision is mainly due to changes in my own life. My family and ...

Nuclear Power

Columns

A few years ago, nuclear power looked doomed. Plants were shutting down. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won applause bragging about closing a nuclear plant "14 years ahead of schedule." "Why would they applaud?" asks former nuclear engineer Ray Rothrock in my new video. "They shut ...

Political Views From the Heartland

Columns

Madison, Wisconsin - This is my hometown, where it's consoling to be in a sane state in high summer. Since Maine Democrats fell for the oysterman hook, line and sinker, they deserve what they get in November. Choosing Graham Platner's rocky record over a seasoned woman governor, Janet Mills ...

ASAP on the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act

Letters

When my mom began having memory problems, we knew something wasn't right. For nearly two years, we searched for answers, going from doctor to doctor before she was finally diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She was only 57 years old. Those two years were filled with uncertainty, fear, and countless questions. Looking back, I often wonder how different our journey might have been if a simple blood test had been available to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier. Today, that possibility exists. Blood tests can now detect biological signs of Alzheimer's before symptoms even ...