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On Jan. 27, America lost Howard Zinn. A World War II bombardier, a historian, an author and professor, Zinn challenged the way Americans look at their nation and themselves with the publication of his 1980 book A People’s History of the United States. Though right-...

It’s time for your big holiday feast, and you’ve decided to go as local as possible. You have your ham from Fox Fire Farms, cheeses from Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy, desserts from Kim & Jake’s Cakes and your wine from — France? To make your meal truly local, try ...

Well, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Let them eat cobbler. OK, never have I said that, and the expression is, “Let them eat cake.” But I figured Marie Antoinette coined that phrased so long ago, perhaps a change was sure to come, and why shouldn’t it ...

Dear Readers: Recently, I asked my facebook fans to share their favorite folk remedies. These homegrown tips are not intended to take the place of your physician's advice, nor does my printing them imply effectiveness. So don't email me if you wind up smelling like ...

Yes/No Questions: 1. Are you a homeowner? Yes 2. If the City police force was fully staffed, would you advocate for adding more officers? No 3. Do you believe...

Candidate: Ethan Augreen Office: Longmont Mayor Website: ethanforlongmont.com Questions for Candidates Yes/No Questions - Please answer only with yes/no.  Are you a homeowner? No. Do you think your City...

Is it possible that I am craving “comfort foods” already...

Walmart is the largest private employer on the planet. The uber-retailer turned 50 this year, and it’s had a somewhat unhappy birthday. For the first time, workers at many stores are on strike around the country. This unrest is an amazing development, since the ...

The burning question of the week: What will you be indulging in come Super Bowl Sunday...

Town of Erie Ballot Issue No. 2A...

We sent questionnaires to each of the candidates running for Lafayette City Council in 2023. Click the candidate's name to see their answers. Below...

Christmas is coming, but the ski and snowboard season has already started. Regardless of whether you’re celebrating the start of winter, adding a few “special” items to that gift list, stoking out a friend with an early December birthday or rewarding yourself...