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Opinion

Thoughts for autumn

Columns

Dear Readers: Hope you are all having a lovely fall. Please see below some poems that help embrace the season. “The Wild Swans at Coole” by William Butler Yeats “The trees are in their autumn beauty, / The woodland paths are dry, / Under the October twilight the water / Mirrors a ...

Compiling a list of contacts

Columns

Dear Heloise: Being a senior who is responsible for my family’s help, I compiled a list of my contacts -- utilities, libraries, credit card companies, banks, medical offices, subscriptions, organizations, insurance companies, Medicare, pension, hairdressers, attorneys, computer apps that I ...

Finding peace in family conflict

Columns

Dear Annie: I have a daughter who hasn’t spoken to me for almost 20 years, though she still maintains contact with her father. My husband and I have been married for 40 years, but our relationship has been extremely difficult for me. I’ve felt trapped in the marriage because I worked as an ...

Strengthening our democracy, not abandoning it

Columns

Today, Americans from all political perspectives are frustrated with our democracy. Many believe that corporate money and entrenched power have hollowed out our system, leaving politicians disconnected from the people they’re meant to serve. I can’t say I disagree—moneyed interests wield ...

Thumbs up/down

Editorials

THUMBS UP Impressive to see United Way Days of Caring in action The United Way has started its annual Day of Caring program. For three days, volunteer teams organized by the United Way are working in the community to provide service to disabled or senior members of the community. The ...

Trump will guide country forward

Letters

To the editor: I have read all of Mr. Klawitter’s articles. He has every right to have his point of view. However, maybe he should look in the mirror and see all the trash on the other side of the aisle. Let us look at President Biden and what his backups enjoy. He has never had a job in ...