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Welcome to the new school year | Guest Column

There is nothing like a fresh beginning - and the start of each school year gives us the…

The author on his last trip to Tajikistan

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Journeying back to Tajikistan | Guest Column

I have recently agreed to return to Central Asia and the country of Tajikistan this next Nov. 1…

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The importance of local pharmacies | Editorial

For me, it is more important to know your pharmacist and trust they are looking closely at your…

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Keeping Community Treasures permanent and community-centered| Guest Column

I proposed a win win solution encompassing the environmental, social and economical circles that would result in the…

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FlexFerry is great for tourists, not locals | Guest Column

This system is virtually identical to the “ticket bot” systems which the State has now made illegal for…

Allan and Bob at the top of Mount Grant

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Mount Grant — It’s in our backyard | Guest Column

It was proposed to Life Care we take a group up to the top. With a little coordination…

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Getting away from it all? | Editorial

How often in life do we have the opportunity to change someone’s life forever?

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The Byline

In our small community we may not have a brigade of fact checkers and researchers but we have…

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Revenue forecasting and debt the real reasons for OPALCO increase | Guest Column

A day after the OPALCO board approved an emergency 10 percent increase in our electric rates, effective at…

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The scoop on the short ballot | Guest Column

Voters hate white space on a ballot. Every time a short ballot goes out, we receive calls complaining…

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Tansy ragwort: Toxic and tainting | Guest Column

Highly toxic, its alkaloids are present in all plant parts. Cattle, horses and goats consuming either growing plants…

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Moratorium on vacation rentals not a solution | Guest Column

Regarding illegal vacation rentals, I agree the county should enforce existing regulations. However the vast majority of legitimate…

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Community resilience in face of drought | Guest Column

Express your thoughts July 20, 6 p.m. on water or any other island way of life issue, threatened…