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My first Halloween costume as a young child consisted of a green plastic witch face mask...
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By Kim Kovach
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10/31/25
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If they are, that’s not such a bad thing.
I know what you’re thinking. Sleeping is a nuisance, but a necessary chore. After all, some very successful people felt that way and got by with as little as possible: Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and...
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By James Martorano
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
If you, like me, worry about the management of our tax dollars and projects such as the proposed water treatment plant – not to mention the upkeep of our roads, parks and other public spaces...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
Raising a family has its challenges in the best of times and circumstances, but if we also have to worry about a crumbling town infrastructure – water, roads, parks – along with rising taxes, that...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I am excited to cast my vote on Nov. 4 for Jean Hopper for Carmel Town Board Supervisor!
As someone who has lived in Carmel for decades, I have seen my taxes rise and my quality of life fall. New...
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10/31/25
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Dear Dr. Linda,
Our fourth-grader had to write a Halloween story.
Since my wife and I were both wrapped up with family problems, we didn’t have time to check his story before he handed it in. We told him to type it on the computer because spell...
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10/31/25
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We recently went to a zoo that began like most other zoos, but didn't end up that way.
I'll get to that.
The Wild Animal Park in upstate Chittenango starts out with a walk through the various habitats, where animals can observe the odd behavior...
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By Rick Melén
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10/31/25
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I was already in a melancholy mood when I learned of the Oct. 16 passing of Ace Frehley—best known as the original and iconic Spaceman lead guitarist of KISS. Like a lot of guitarists from my generation, the album KISS Alive!—especially Frehley’s...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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10/31/25
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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken"
–Oscar Wilde
We’ve been going to the Blazer Pub for decades and always enjoyed their terrific fare, hospitality and libations. However, I always sensed there was more to the Blazer. A recent visit...
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By John Bart
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10/31/25
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One of the issues that commonly arises when engaging in estate planning for a client is whether it is better to utilize a joint Revocable Living Trust or two separate Revocable Living Trusts for a married couple.
The answer is relatively easy if...
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By Anthony J. Enea
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10/31/25
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If you think we're biased, you’re right. But not in the way you think.
People know my political ideology. I don’t hide it. I write Publisher’s Memos. I say what I think about national politics, free speech, media, immigration, Israel—you name it....
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10/31/25
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On the Civil Right Act At a "Prove Me Wrong" event, when asked by a student if he would get rid of the Civil Rights Act if he had the opportunity, Kirk responded by saying:
"No, I think you should have a one-page bill that says that racial...
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By Brett Freeman
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10/31/25
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Are You Able to Change Your Mind?
Especially when it comes to politics and religion, almost everyone remains intractably glued to their positions or beliefs. Even in the...
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By James Martorano
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10/31/25
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A congregation of celebration
Two weeks ago Gidget (The Cutest Dog in the Land) and I showed our civic appreciation by attending "Celebrate Somers" day at the Towne Center. We met some nice people, browsed the local businesses, saw some adorable...
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By Rick Melén
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10/31/25
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I am a 17-year-old high school student in Mahopac, New York. We both
attended Chicago's Riot Fest, last week, and I want to express my
viewpoint about the GWAR performance.
At Riot Fest 2025 in Chicago, the heavy metal band GWAR shocked...
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By Abraham Leonard
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
One crisp morning in Carmel, my family and I strolled through the neighborhood, kids skipping ahead, chasing squirrels. Between two houses, I spotted a crumbling concrete structure, rusted rebar jutting out like a trap. It sat just...
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10/31/25
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Before addressing 529 Plans and/or trusts for education and related savings, let me begin by saying I am reluctant to recommend a UTMA (Uniform Transfer to Minors Act) account as a means for saving for the education of a child and/or grandchild,...
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10/30/25
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Estate planning today must include a plan for your digital footprint — the never-ending trail of online accounts, files, photos and information you leave behind.
If you are anything like me, your digital footprint is dilapidated at best and...
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BY LAUREN ENEA
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10/30/25
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"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness."
-Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson nailed it.
Farming is not just about food on the table. It contributes more than 5...
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BY JOHN BART
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10/30/25
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I enjoy walking outdoors in October.
I notice the changing colors of the leaves on the trees, the faint scent of wood smoke in the air, and the abundance of wildlife. I don’t see any pigeons on my walks.
Pigeons get a bad rap. Flocks of pigeons...
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BY KIM KOVACH
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10/30/25
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