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Shooting the Breeze: The cutting edge

Sometimes size matters. It would be tough indeed to forget that iconic scene in Crocodile Dundee where the…

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Off the Beaten Path: Levitation and morphing

I first learned of levitation when my children burst into the house one summer day. A young son…

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Guest Comment: Next steps crucial

The question of whether or not health care workers should be required to get vaccinated has been answered:…

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Guest Comment: Mandate may cause staffing crisis

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s announcement of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for nurses and other frontline health care workers…

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Guest Comment: Excited to start school

Grant School District 3 is excited to start school on Monday, Aug. 23rd! We want to thank our…

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Education Corner: Time for school supplies

It’s back-to-school time. After this last year, our children experienced many futuristic forms of back to school. Very…

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Guest Comment: Overcoming loneliness

Sometime or another, we will experience a time when we are alone. Some people fear being alone for…

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Shooting the Breeze: Cat scratch fever

Despite my chronically habitual clichéd column titles, I hope you’ll stay tuned in — I think at least…

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Off the Beaten Path: County fair competition

As a high achiever, I’ve earned a shelf full of county fair ribbons and awards. In my dreams.…

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Guest Comment: False information harmful

There has been a lot of discussion lately about John Day’s budget and priorities. As city councilors, we…

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