If you are a fan of big, red dogs then it’s possible you are looking at your new, best friend. This is Ben. There is no doubt about it, Ben is a big dog. He weighs 84 pounds. He is also very attractive with his red coat and muscular body. Ben is a rugged […]
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Movie Review: Bill & Ted Face the Music
NOTE: Starting this week, the column is back to On Demand releases for the foreseeable future. I watched the first two “Bill & Ted” movies to prepare for new installment “Face the Music,” and I have to say, they didn’t do much for me. I didn’t think they were painful or anything, but having grown […]
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Lovell UCC news
LOVELL — The harvest season is upon us and the holidays are just around the corner. In this time of Covid 19 concerns, we are continuously looking for ways to join in fellowship with our community. We are holding Sunday School classes remotely and all children are invited to join in the fun. Just contact […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Balsamic glazed chicken and potatoes INGREDIENTS: ½ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 3 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 cups baby red potatoes, halved (quartered if large) 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425°. In a […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
It isn’t difficult for the staff members at Responsible Pet Care to have a favorite cat or dog. It happens all the time. An animal will come into the shelter and touch the heart of someone there. This is the case with Rowe and shelter manager, Lucille. From the day that Rowe entered Responsible […]
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Wandering: Freedom
“You must miss it,” the former newspaper man said to me. “I know I sure do.” I’ve known my acquaintance for many years but he is so far removed from his career in news writing that I always forget he and I have that common thread. He spoke about breaking the story of the […]
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Movie Review: Unhinged
It seems almost quaint to review this movie now. Three weeks ago, “Unhinged” opened as the first big post-pandemic theatrical release. The problem was that the theater closest to my parents’ house didn’t reopen until a week later. I saw “Unhinged” at the first opportunity, but I also saw (and reviewed) “The New Mutants,” which […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Brussels Sprouts, Apple and Pomegranate Salad Here is a delicious side dish that spans the seasons from summer to fall! Servings: 4 to 6 Ingredients: • 1/2 large red onion, diced small • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 1 teaspoons ground coriander • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 2 cups shredded brussels sprouts • 1/2 […]
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Energy Matters: Heat pumps revisited
Although we have written about heat pumps before, back in the spring, Winter Is Coming, and we figure that heating systems are on many people’s minds as they consider their optimum strategies for staying warm over the next 6 months! Also, as the climate crisis becomes more visible, many are trying to reduce their household […]