DEAR ABBY: My friend “Nan” is planning her wedding and asked if I, along with our friends, would be bridesmaids. Fast-forward a few months: The bride-to-be is now pregnant. We’re having our fi…
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Once again, the name of one of North America’s signature freedom fighters — an enigmatic leader variously described as a pioneer and a madman, a man regarded either as the founding father of Manitoba or a reckless revolutionary, a figure all but unknown below the Canadia…
Pinal County has seen big changes over the past few years, and as one of the fastest growing areas of the state, we’re bound to see many more in the years to come. That includes an influx of families and students to our area, as well as new businesses.
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Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has said and done many outrageous things. Democrats sought to show that the outrages were impeachable while Republicans excused his words and deeds with statements such as “That is Trump being Trump,” “He’s only joking,” “Watch what he does, not…
Since America’s colonial days the press has been a target of those who believe journalists have a point of view that shapes their reporting.
There’s lots of good news for the Democrats these days.
The big news this week was the Big Boy train rolling through Pinal County with a stop in Casa Grande.
Just when you least expect it — everything will change.
Not long ago, House Republicans complained that Democrats imposed excessive secrecy on interviews conducted as part of the drive to impeach President Trump. Now, the situation appears to have gotten worse.
A new groundwater model, awaited for years, was unveiled Friday, and it had some surprises because of changes included. We can only say that it is good that the state is planning for future years in the desert, but many questions will have to be answered. And hopefully soon.
DEAR ABBY: I am a 67-year-old divorced mother of five and grandmother of eight. My marriage to the father of my first four children ended 30 years ago because he was physically and emotionally abusive. After the divorce, I managed to put myself through college, and I am now a retired teacher…
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An acquaintance asked an interesting question recently. He knew that I worked for other Arizona municipalities and asked what were the major differences in each.
Several weeks ago I met with a patient who we’ll call Joe. He was fairly certain that he had a hernia. Joe was experiencing pain in his lower left abdomen on a summer afternoon when his wife, a professional nurse, instructed him to lie down, relax and remain calm. Then she gently massaged th…
A tale of two markets may be the best description for the Maricopa residential market as nearly 40% of the current available MLS inventory are new-build homes, yet the permits for new development has dropped significantly since July.
This week we have two expensive SUVs, one a gas sipper, and a gas guzzler. Starting with the Cadillac XT4, the base price is only $35K.
DEAR ABBY: I have a smartphone, and I love its convenience. I check my email, texts and voicemail three or four times a day and always try to respond promptly. But I do not carry my phone with me every moment of the day.
NORTH CONWAY, New Hampshire — The refrigerator is almost empty.
Hawaii congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard recently made some comments that give me a glimmer of hope for a turn in our abortion politics. Once pro-life, Gabbard told interviewer Dave Rubin that her military deployment to Iraq changed her perspective and that sh…
Maricopa County has had its share of controversial or criminal county officials over the years. Perhaps it is due to the nature of county government in Arizona, which has many people elected to positions. The latest example is Paul Petersen, the county assessor who won two elections but also…
DEAR ABBY: I am a 34-year-old man who is somewhat socially awkward. I want to start dating and hopefully find that special someone. The problem is, I have an addiction. It’s not to alcohol or drugs, but to online games.
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, which means it’s time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere, as well as the outstanding progress female entrepreneurs have made over the years.
Across America, the partisan divide has increased to a point of dysfunction, but as bad as it was few weeks ago, the whistleblower’s report followed by an impeachment inquiry has driven the partisanship off the charts. Democrats believe that President Trump’s request from the president of Uk…
The year was 1972 and Americans wanted out of the Vietnam War; the right because it was not being won and the left because of the increasing body count and lies from generals and politicians about “progress” toward defeating the communists.
DEAR ABBY: The other day I had to leave my house in the morning because my son’s school called. He wasn’t feeling well and wanted to come home. I just threw on what I had worn the day before as I headed out the door. On the way out to my car, my neighbor yelled out, “Isn’t that the same outf…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this worthy cause, our sheriff is selling T-shirts to benefit ... himself.
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There have so far been two hearings in the House Democrats’ effort to impeach President Donald Trump over the Ukraine matter. Both have been held in secret. One was last Thursday, the other Friday, and the public does not know what was said in either. Two more are scheduled for this week, an…
DEAR ABBY: I am a successful career woman in my 50s. My husband is in his 40s. We decided several years ago that he could stop working, as my income is enough for both of us. He runs our household and is invaluable to me, not only as manager of our household, but also because he looks after …
This month the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution surpassed 1 million total members who have joined the organization since its founding in 1890. The DAR is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an individual who contributed to securing Ame…
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Chicago Sun-Times on toxic spills in one of the Great Lakes that have polluted drinking water
The Roosevelt Dam in 1911. The Hoover Dam in 1936. The Central Arizona Project in 1993.
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CASA GRANDE — Accountability has been a term that I’ve seen thrown around a lot lately, especially for those of us in education. And while this can be an extremely complex subject and easy to argue, I’m going to try to simplify it as best I can. While it’s easy to point out the faults of oth…
Gov. Doug Ducey has selected a new head of the Arizona Department of Corrections, and David Shinn certainly seems to have the right qualifications. He is a veteran of federal prisons and most recently has been a senior official in the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. He faces challenges in Arizona bu…
To the citizens of Coolidge,
There seems to be a lot of wrong information being tossed around on the upcoming bond election for Maricopa Unified School District. We need to remember that this bond will be used for more than just a new high school, with funds also designated to be used district-wide to repair roofing, HV…
Here we go again…
DEAR ABBY: My father died three years ago. My parents were both close to his younger brother and his wife. For the past two years, I have suspected that my mother and my uncle have been having an affair. They live in different states and text back and forth. She has left her phone open when …
LOS ANGELES — Once the 2020 presidential campaign leaves the early tests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, the political themes will be California themes, the issues will be California issues, and the values being debated will be California values.
Parked curbside at the Sinclair station in Orderville, Utah, most days is a pristine 1963 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. The man who works there during the day doesn’t own the Grenadier Red drop-top assembled in Pontiac, Flint and Ypsilanti, Michigan, but the guy who does lets him drive it …
Decades ago, growing cotton was the main economic engine that drove the development of Casa Grande, Eloy and Coolidge. For many years, agriculture was the leading source of jobs and income. That changed over the years with a few factors, including mechanization, costs, commodity markets and …
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Well, one more thing to be nostalgic about. The Amtrak dining car.
The debate about political power and authority among those who profess the Christian faith has raged since the 1st century. In modern America, the debate raged throughout Jimmy Carter’s presidency and more recently through the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. The debate now loo…
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