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Maryon Pittman Allen: Outgoing, Outspoken and Quickly Out of Politics

By GREG MARKLEY OPINION — In 1972, singer Jim Croce had a hit single called “You don’t mess around with Jim.” Lyrics were: “You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit into the wind; you don’t pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger, and you don’t mess around with...

DOG

By SEAN DIETRICH I have here a letter from a friend which reads, “My beagle of 14 years has died. I don’t know what I should do. Tell me what I should do. I know you love dogs, so I thought you’d understand.” Well, I can’t tell you what to do. What I can tell you is...

Redneck Wanderlust

By WENDY HODGE This time of year, social media is full of vacation pictures … selfies in front of historic landmarks, family group shots at amusement park entrances and ocean views from beach chairs. And I am feeling that familiar pull to travel, to explore, to GO! I...

CWJC Offers Life-Changing Assistance To Women Year Round

By Ann Cipperly A woman’s life can have overwhelming changes with the loss of her spouse, a job and other difficulties, leaving her feeling hopeless. The Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) brings hope, encouragement and support to women, offering life and work skills...
Holy Ground

Holy Ground

It was an eventful time for Israel. They had crossed the Jordan and entered the promised land. The men had been circumcised. They celebrated the...

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U.S. Mail

U.S. Mail

BOW, N.H.— A sunny morning in New Hampshire. Summer is inching closer. A few rural mail carriers ride the backroads, making their rounds. A dog...

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