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Guest column: Civility is essential to governing America

After years of odious political behavior, it is time for elected officials to focus on governing our nation…

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Animal Shelter Report: Meet Chunk: A companion for life!

Chunk is a bouncy, brindle-coated bundle of joy with a mix of English mastiff and terrier that promises…

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Coast Chronicles: The gift of giving

Our globe, 2024 Listening on the radio to the horrors going on in Syria, the torture, the suffering…

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Shellfish of other kinds: Our rich waters support many species

Oysters are Pacific County’s most famous healthy shellfish. And razor clams are, needless to say, our most popular…

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Guest Column: Honoring our obligations is key to preserving democracy

The United States is under serious attack in the 2020s. Led mostly by Russia, authoritarian states are destabilizing…

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Editor’s Notebook: Christmas gifts that last aren’t found in the pages of a catalog

There were two holy books in our family home at Christmastime: their titles were Sears Roebuck and Montgomery…

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Animal Shelter Report: Meet Porsha: A graceful and loving soul ready to come home

Porsha is a 7-year-old Catahoula Lab mix who embodies elegance and charm. With her silky black coat and…

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Coast Chronicles: Life on the water

Once upon a time Late afternoon sun pours in the paned south-facing windows of my house barge moored…

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Time Out For Faith: We all need a savior!

Realize how much you and I have in common. Regardless of one’s culture, race, age, or land of…

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An Old Dog’s Tale: Let joy be my fire, let peace be my star

Editor’s Note Editor’s Note In this time of Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings, we offer this archival column from…

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