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We cannot continue to shrug off mental illness

Not long ago, in late fall, a man in rural Maine descended into the depths of mental illness, the symptoms of which include paranoid delusions and frightening behaviors. His worried family alerted the authorities again and again, but no help…

New hope for Bradford campaigners over ‘terrifying’ fireworks.

PA A new bill calling for tighter restrictions on firework noise, along with stricter rules for sellers, has begun making its way through parliament. Campaigners in Bradford have welcomed news that national efforts to strengthen laws on the use of…

Michigan’s Colston Loveland mocks Michigan State’s “Lil bro” after the win

Michigan may be the reigning national champions and Michigan State may be in the first year of a rebuild under head coach Jonathan Smith, but none of that mattered when the two in-state rivals met on Saturday. They were both…

Thousands participate in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) – The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk was held at Trustmark Park in Pearl on Saturday. Those who flooded these streets walked in solidarity with family and friends in hopes of finding a cure and raising…

Maine needs a new flag design. Not this one.

Vote “no” on the proposed flag design. Maine needs a new flag design, but not this one. This is not our last chance. A strikingly similar flag, the Christian nationalist revolutionary flag “An Appeal to Heaven,” was brandished in the…

Maine voters must insist on free speech

Voters face a critical decision that will significantly affect Mainers’ First Amendment right to free speech. We all have the right to speak without limit about a political candidate. But should the government limit the political speech of two, three,…

How proper medication disposal helps keep the environment and community safe

HEYBURN, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — It’s important to dispose of your prescription drugs properly and not just throw them away. KMVT spoke with local law enforcement on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to get details on this year’s community engagement…

We cannot continue to shrug off mental illness

Not long ago, in late fall, a man in rural Maine descended into the depths of mental illness, the symptoms of which include paranoid delusions and frightening behaviors. His worried family alerted the authorities again and again, but no help…

When to Prune Astilbe: Fall or Winter Pruning Tips

Astilbe are popular perennials that come in a range of bright and shiny hues. From white to pink, yellow to red, these plants with dramatic flowers have long been favorites of mine. Whether you have a small patio, balcony or…

Last Middle East: Joe Biden hopes Israel attack on Iran is ‘the end’; “at least 22 dead” in Israeli attacks on Gaza | World News

Satellite images appear to show that Israeli airstrikes overnight targeted buildings used to mix fuel for ballistic missiles in Iran, according to the Reuters news agency. Citing separate assessments by two US researchers, the reports told Israel hit Parchin, a…