‘This is probably the lowest point that I’ve ever seen,’ says one logging industry veteran and association president.
July 2020
Posted inDear Abby
Woman ashamed to admit she was victimized online
DEAR ABBY: After using online dating for almost a year, I have met someone, and it’s getting serious. Problem is, during some of our first conversations, he talked about his previous online experiences. One involved a woman who asked him for money and how stupid she must’ve thought he was. Another time, he told me […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on July 20
100 Years Ago: 1920 The enterprising owner of a motion picture theatre, observing that his patrons had difficulty in finding their way to seats in the dark, had an electric light installed under the end seat of every tenth row. The lights were arranged on alternate sides of the aisle, and shaded in such a […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Deep South doctor disagrees with statin recommendation
DEAR DR. ROACH: As a family physician, I must differ with you on your advice to the 71-year-old lady whose doctor wanted to start her on a statin. Using a Mesa score and her desire not to take any medicine, you advised her to decline the statin. I am able to obtain generic Crestor with […]
Posted inOpinion
Point: Enough made-for-TV; make political conventions for the voters
The effort and coverage dedicated to party conventions could be better used to increase voter turnout by informing citizens about the races on their ballot and educating on the electoral process.
Posted inSun Spots
You-pick berries; lawn care help needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The former Roaring Brook Nursery on Route 126 in Wales (639 Gardiner Road) has reopened. It is now called The Earley Farm & Nursery and it has blueberries and raspberries available for picking. It is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheEarleyFarmandNursery. You can also reach it at [email protected], or call at 207-375-3129.—Jon, no town […]
Posted inOpinion
Early Americans knew how to prioritize health
They knew then what we must remember now: Governments have a duty to secure the lives of the people first, and only by taking broad, decisive and research-based action with the support of the public can epidemics be overcome.
Posted inOpinion
Counterpoint: Keep the party going; why political conventions matter
A modern political convention isn’t about the folks watching at home. It’s a party for the party itself. And under the gala exterior, a lot of important activity goes on that’s never caught by TV cameras.
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Decisiveness and honesty will pay dividends in the future
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 32; Judy Greer, 45; Josh Holloway, 51; Carlos Santana, 73. Happy Birthday: You’ll have plenty to keep you busy this year. Make the most of your time by organizing and preparing. Sketch out what you want to happen, and fine-tune your plans to unfold the way you want. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman ashamed to admit she was victimized online
DEAR ABBY: After using online dating for almost a year, I have met someone, and it’s getting serious. Problem is, during some of our first conversations, he talked about his previous online experiences. One involved a woman who asked him for money and how stupid she must’ve thought he was. Another time, he told me […]