WATERFORD — The Waterford Grange will hold a craft and white elephant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 6 and 7, on Route 35 beside the North Waterford Post Office. There will be an assortment of hand knit hats and mittens, as well as other crafts made by members and friends, books, toys and more. Money […]
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Responsible Pet Care features Edith, known to love and ignore
PARIS — Edith is the featured pet at Responsible Pet Care — and she is a hoot. She pretends not to be interested in what is going on around her, but she will purr up a storm even when she is trying to ignore shelter staff members — that’s a calico’s personality. Edith is a Golden Feline, the name the caregivers at […]
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Neo-isolationalism won't work
WASHINGTON — On this July Fourth, America has taken a turn for the worst. The great delusion of Donald Trump’s presidency is that we can thrive by embracing nationalism even though major economic and political events are increasingly driven by international forces. Trump is an isolationist in an era of globalism. It won’t work. Keep […]
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Cannabis, stamps, Chris Rose
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have heard about cannabis oil products that can help with anxiety and insomnia. I have both. I have been prescribed five different antidepressants that have not worked well. I asked my doctors about cannabis and they do not believe in it as a remedy. Are there any doctors or an organization […]
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Mr. Trump's fallibilities
I have been a licensed clinical social worker for many years. I am quite aware of some of Mr. Trump’s weaknesses, negative habits, etc. His narcissistic personality has been noted and discussed by many learned people. His love of self and his needs must be met before the needs of others. He may believe that […]
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Liberal and media meltdown
The out-of-control liberal and far left politicians and the media are ruining this country. The liberals and the media said Trump called all undocumented people “animals” – once again, the liberals and the media always take it out of context. President Trump should put MS-13 on a deserted island not in our prisons. President Trump […]
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Sagittarius: Don't buy love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melanie Fiona, 35; Becki Newton, 40; Geraldo Rivera, 75; Neil Simon, 91. Happy Birthday: Don’t lose sight of your goals. Piling too much on your plate will be what holds you back this year. Stay focused on what’s most important to you, and refuse to let what others do sidetrack […]
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A euthanasia and hospice veterinarian reflects on the death — and life — of pets
Hospice and euthanasia veterinarian Karen Randall, 58, talks about what she does and why she thinks it matters. Randall of Silver Spring, Maryland, has also volunteered with hospice at a children’s hospital. — Q: You are a vet. What made you decide to specialize in euthanasia? A: I’ve had two full-service clinics in my career […]
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Leroy R. Blauvelt
RUMFORD — Leroy R. Blauvelt, 82, passed away Sunday July 1. Leroy was born in Paterson, N.J., on March 5, 1936, to Bertrum and Katherine Blauvelt. Leroy’s father passed away when Leroy was just 16 years old. Leroy assumed responsibility for his family by attending school during the day and working at night to provide for […]
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Funeral notices for Wednesday, July 4
BALIAN — Richard Garabed died Saturday, June 30. Services will be held at the Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence, Mass., with a celebration of life gathering afterward. For details, please contact Rick Dewhirst at Goundrey & Dewhirst, Salem, N.H., 603-898-2181. Gifts may be made to Salvation Army or the Armenian General Benevolent Society. BLAUVELT — Leroy R., […]