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Girl warns about photo sharing

DEAR ABBY: I’m writing to you about an experience I had that might be useful to girls my age and older. I’m in eighth grade and friends with more boys than girls. Because I’m a tomboy, f...

DATE: Jan 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Probe shows Junction Street not shady lane

Resurfacing of Junction Road last summer was puzzling because the alligator-skin pattern of asphalt deterioration at Miller School indicated an area of greater need. Potholes compelled refil...

DATE: Jan 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Action Line

New year, new book, new invitations ...

A teacher at a retreat on living and dying I recently attended has written a book that has captured my attention. The title is The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Te...

DATE: Jan 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

As airline rules relax under Trump, a survival guide to flying in 2018

If you thought 2017 was a challenging year for airline passengers, just wait until you see what’s ahead. That’s the consensus of airline experts, consumer advocates and frequent t...

DATE: Jan 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Man may quit card-playing group

DEAR ABBY: I play cards with a group of men I have known for more than 20 years. We switch partners after six hands so everyone partners with everyone. One member of the grou...

DATE: Jan 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Is there a monster in your mailbox?

Are you scared to open your credit card bill, or should I say bills? The typical credit card user has four credit cards in his wallet. If you are scared, you’re not alone. Having ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Risk factors for death don’t always tell the whole story

Dallas McCarver, a superstar body builder, who looked like a normally-pigmented Incredible Hulk, died on Aug. 22 at the age of 26. McCarver, aka “Big Country,” had plenty of risk ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

Atkinson: Breaking up with carbon, turning concern into action

According to Yale University’s More than 82 percent want to see policy support for renewable energy sources, and 74 percent want to see the greenhouse gas, CO², regulated as a pollutant. ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Siggins: Embark up 2018 with intention

It’s hard to believe that another year is in the books; 2017 flew by and it will go down as one of the most intense years in history. Despite what it may seem, there are more goo...

DATE: Jan 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Westendorff: A new year, a new land use code and time to shape it

Happy New Year! I hope 2018 is off to a great start for you and that this is a great year for each of you and for La Plata County. We have already hit the ground running, deliver...

DATE: Jan 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Chair

Man begs ex for second chance

DEAR ABBY: I was divorced for 10 years, and am now remarried. Four months after we said “I do,” my first husband left me on Valentine’s Day, without a word. It was out of cha...

DATE: Jan 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Coordinators can help navigate health care system

Until you have cared for a sick child, spouse, friend or loved one, you may not truly understand that health care is not “one size fits all.” Although a diagnosis may be the same, never is t...

DATE: Jan 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

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