“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” – Lenin Lane/Tommy: The elections are over so what’s next? Will the next legislature really provide us with tax and spending reform or will they and the governor continue to tell us the same old lies? Two years ago under the scam of LD1 we were promised […]
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Tax relief or broken promises?
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” – Lenin Lane/Tommy: The elections are over so what’s next? Will the next legislature really provide us with tax and spending reform or will they and the governor continue to tell us the same old lies? Two years ago under the scam of LD1 we were promised […]
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Remembering a friend at Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving I am grateful to God for a very, very special Lakes Region friend – Bill Tierney. Bill lived with his wife, Esther, in Standish. He was one of the most committed Christians I have ever met. He and I were close as companions in the Lord, as were our wives. So when we […]
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Not a Peep about those pine cones, please
There isn’t much new under the sun for senior citizens. We’ve seen fads come and go, especially at the holiday times: paper chains made from construction paper, angels fluttering and snowmen of all kinds. It’s the day after Thanksgiving and some of us are getting a head start on shopping. Lots of tempting displays, and […]
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Get the smoke detectors, it's Domino's
On Nov. 2, Domino’s Pizza in Standish and the Standish Fire Department joined forces to promote fire prevention. Domino’s Pizza surprised a few residents at the door when their pizza arrived via fire engine and were greeted by a Domino’s delivery driver as well as a Standish Fire Captain, and received free pizza for allowing […]
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Get the smoke detectors, it's Domino's
On Nov. 2, Domino’s Pizza in Standish and the Standish Fire Department joined forces to promote fire prevention. Domino’s Pizza surprised a few residents at the door when their pizza arrived via fire engine and were greeted by a Domino’s delivery driver as well as a Standish Fire Captain, and received free pizza for allowing […]
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Cutline for runner
Carl Pepin photo Bonny Eagle’s Noah Schoneberg was selected to this year’s SMAA boys cross country all-star team.
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Standish appoints 91-year-old councilor
Sandbar Road resident Elizabeth Edwards was sworn in as the Area Two interim councilor at the Nov. 14 Standish Town Council meeting. Edwards is replacing Councilor Dolores Lymburner who resigned from the council in October citing health reasons. The 91-year-old Edwards will hold the seat until June when Lymburner’s term is set to expire. During […]
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Naples library workshops take the mystery out of high-tech holiday purchases
Shopping for a new computer or digital camera this holiday season? The Naples Public Library would like to help take some of the mystery out of buying these high-ticket items. The library will be offering two workshops to help dissect the small print found in most catalogs and clarify what features and options you should […]
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Hand-me-down junkie
It’s time to get some new winter boots and I’m still in shock at the prices. It’s been at least 15 years since the last purchase, and I recall even then what a task it was to find something with rubber soles. But now the price of a pair of boots is equal to a […]