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Remembering the Bicentennial as it was in 1976

Fifty years ago a new word entered my vocabulary as our nation celebrated our Bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration o...

Perspectives

Remembering the Bicentennial as it was in 1976

Fifty years ago a new word entered my vocabulary as our nation celebrated our Bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration o...

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Posted on June 30, 2026

Mail-in voting

To the editor: Voting by mail dates back to the Civil War. In 2024, 31% of U.S. voters—about 48 million people—cast ballots by mail. March 2026 t...

Letter to the Editor

Mail-in voting

To the editor: Voting by mail dates back to the Civil War. In 2024, 31% of U.S. voters—about 48 million people—cast ballots by mail. March 2026 t...

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Posted on June 30, 2026

The radical ideas of Progressives

To the editor: Our congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick VanOrden call the Progressive’s ideas ‘RADICAL.’ I thought I should list some of these �...

Letter to the Editor

The radical ideas of Progressives

To the editor: Our congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick VanOrden call the Progressive’s ideas ‘RADICAL.’ I thought I should list some of these �...

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Posted on June 30, 2026

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23 June 2026

State protections from data centers are needed

Xcel Energy is to be commended for a proposal filed with the Public Services Commission to provide transparency and protection for electric consumers....

Perspectives

State protections from data centers are needed

Xcel Energy is to be commended for a proposal filed with the Public Services Commission to provide transparency and protection for electric consumers....

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Posted on June 23, 2026

Sweet seasonal strawberry picking from our my backyard

Starting our new garden area last year was a lot of work but we are finally experiencing the fruits of our labor. Last year’s plantings of strawb...

Perspectives

Sweet seasonal strawberry picking from our my backyard

Starting our new garden area last year was a lot of work but we are finally experiencing the fruits of our labor. Last year’s plantings of strawb...

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Posted on June 23, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Thank Tiffany

To the editor: I watched Congressman Tiffany’s ad on TV this morning. The ad shows him leading a cow while he explains how he will cut costs in Madi...

Letter to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Thank Tiffany

To the editor: I watched Congressman Tiffany’s ad on TV this morning. The ad shows him leading a cow while he explains how he will cut costs in Madi...

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Posted on June 23, 2026

So, what’s the deal with these parades anyhow?

As I have the last several years, I took up my spot at the corner of County Road A and Front Street this past Sunday. The midway point of the Dorchest...

Perspectives

So, what’s the deal with these parades anyhow?

As I have the last several years, I took up my spot at the corner of County Road A and Front Street this past Sunday. The midway point of the Dorchest...

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Posted on June 23, 2026

Welcome to Hadal

My last installment of the deep dark abyss of the Mariana Trench will give you a quick overview of the remaining stages of the deepest and darkest pla...

Perspectives

Welcome to Hadal

My last installment of the deep dark abyss of the Mariana Trench will give you a quick overview of the remaining stages of the deepest and darkest pla...

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Posted on June 23, 2026

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21 June 2026

No rewrite

To the Editor: The ancient Athenian poet Agathon wrote that “Even God cannot change the past.” President Trump is attempting exactly that—rewrit...

Letter to the Editor

No rewrite

To the Editor: The ancient Athenian poet Agathon wrote that “Even God cannot change the past.” President Trump is attempting exactly that—rewrit...

Posted on June 21, 2026

Election crimes

To the Editor: One of the lies Donald Trump repeats often is about voter fraud. He stormed off “Meet the Press” on Sunday, June 7, because Kristen...

Letter to the Editor

Election crimes

To the Editor: One of the lies Donald Trump repeats often is about voter fraud. He stormed off “Meet the Press” on Sunday, June 7, because Kristen...

Posted on June 21, 2026

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Remembering the Bicentennial as it was in 1976

Remembering the Bicentennial as it was in 1976

Mail-in voting

Mail-in voting

The radical ideas of Progressives

The radical ideas of Progressives

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State protections from data centers are needed

State protections from data centers are needed

Sweet seasonal strawberry picking from our my backyard

Sweet seasonal strawberry picking from our my backyard

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Thank Tiffany

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Thank Tiffany

So, what’s the deal with these parades anyhow?

So, what’s the deal with these parades anyhow?

Welcome to Hadal

Welcome to Hadal

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No rewrite

No rewrite

Election crimes

Election crimes

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