Opinion
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Communal composting: Scenes from the town compost site
By Patricia Baer Featured Columnist I have developed a slight fixation with our town’s compost site. I look forward to visiting it each time ... -
Take a chance
Joining a family camping trip despite an unfavorable weather forecast By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist “When you take a chance, sometimes good things happen, ... -
Letter from the editor: Responding to Charleston
By Adam Hocking Editor This column is not about gun control. I will leave that to the brighter political minds of our day. This ... -
Tips for first-time homebuyers
Submitted by Forward Financial Bank While interest rates are still near record lows, supply is tight, and properties are moving fast, making it a ... -
Ice cream: A royal treat
From jolly old England to my freezer By Patricia Baer Featured Columnist We all have our vices. I know someday my love of ice ... -
Call me when you get there
A mother’s concern for the safety of her children By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist “Let me know when you get home.” These are the ... -
Auto bonds: Making connections with the vehicles I have driven
By Patricia Baer Featured Columnist For years my car was my home. Not literally, but given the amount of time I spent commuting, it ... -
A hayloft treasure hunt: Finding kittens in the family barn
By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist When I was still shorter than mature corn stalks, climbing the ladder to the hayloft was an accomplishment that ... -
First parade jitters: Reminiscing about a parade experience from my youth
By Theresa Blume Featured Columnist “Dress warm,” were the words my husband said as I prepared to leave for the 2015 Dairyfest Parade. Seriously, ... -
The growing green monster: Lawn maintenance is a full-time job
By Patricia Baer Featured Columnist Despite recent frost warnings, the warm weather months are here. You may still need an occasional jacket in the ...