Columns

An open letter on suffering, giving

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This report I read recently sent a chill down my spine.A video published by CNN appeared to depict a slave auction in Libya, where...

Be grateful, even with challenges

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There are some moments when it is easy to feel immensely grateful.For me, I think of the day, four years ago, when my son...

Her vote didn’t count, but it represents hope for Hillsboro

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Thank you, Isabelle Bourne. You represent hope for the future of Hillsboro.Isabelle is the student representative on the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education....

We honor our veterans with music

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Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones reminded us that “Music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and...

Solutions journalism is here for your community

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Have you ever considered working as a reporter or journalist? I’ve met a lot of folks who have told me that they would like...

Current council has duties; enjoyable visits here and elsewhere

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While we await final results from last Tuesday in local races that are so close they won’t be decided until provisional votes are considered,...

Here’s to you, John Wend

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I do not know when or where I first met John Wend, but I am certain it was at some kind of ball game...

Trying to make sense of it all

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One of the more important lessons my mother has taught me in my 35 years on this earth is, “if you can’t say something...

Election fatigue; negativity; stores coming and going; festival changes

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It’s over, thank goodnessAs it always does, election fatigue set in long ago for local races, and the overwhelming comment I hear from everyone...

A prayer made them late

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It has been said that old football players never forget their days in pads. Judging from a phone call I received this week, I...