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Recently, I was fortunate enough to visit Disney World with close friends, my husband and two children (ages 5 and 3), and though I REALLY tried not to think about work, I couldn’t help but imagine what a masterful estate planner Walt Disney would...
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BY LAUREN ENEA
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3/5/26
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On Feb. 21, I was driving eastbound on Route 84 with my wife, our son, our daughter and one of her friends. We were headed to the movies — Riverview Cinemas in Southbury, Conn.
I almost hesitate to share this hidden gem with our thousands of...
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One of our teams came back to the office earlier this month with a handmade Valentine from the daughter of a customer.
Crayon. Pink heart. “Thank you cleaners for everything.” Signed, Hazel.
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BY ROBIN MURPHY
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2/25/26
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Any amount of snow can cause a dangerous situation for mail carriers.
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By Halston Media Staff
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2/22/26
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I recently returned from a trip to Disney World with my 12-year-old son.
Before anyone asks: yes, I had to refinance my home.
Before I get into my review, let me explain why we were there in the first place. Jared is in sixth grade at an online...
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BY BRETT FREEMAN
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2/20/26
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It’s coming up on a year now of me writing and sharing my thoughts every week, and I thought I’d share the quick-ish why.
I started by sending these notes to my own email list. Now I’m …
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BY ROBIN MURPHY
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2/15/26
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“I knew when my career was over. In 1965, my baseball card came out with no picture on it.”
-Bob Uecker
When I was 10 years old, baseball cards were the currency of the realm. Forget Bitcoin or whatever mysterious invisible asset adults pour...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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2/15/26
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There are a number of columns I thoroughly enjoy in this, our local newspaper.
I especially commend columns by the publisher, Brett Freeman, and Don Scott always provides interesting and informative features. One of my favorites, however, is Dr....
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BY MARILYN PELLINI
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2/15/26
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For one reason or another, I have come to discover that many members of the general public believe that if they have executed a Health Care Proxy (HCP) or a Living Will (LW), that they are the same as a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR). However,...
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BY ANTHONY ENEA
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2/15/26
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February is here, and with it comes one of the most exciting seasons in the travel industry: Wave Season!
We call it that because so many travelers are looking to escape their winter climates, and I know that’s especially true for us here in...
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BY ERICA TERRY
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2/4/26
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Most people can’t wiggle their toes independently.
You can move your toes as a group, sure. Flex. Curl. Spread a little.
But true one-toe-at-a-time control? It’s not really a thing for …
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BY ROBIN MURPHY
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2/4/26
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Do you know what the 100-foot rule is? Neither did I until I read an email blast from a local environmental advocacy group celebrating Governor Hochul and the State Legislature for engineering its quiet demise.
Without fanfare or any news...
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BY DON SCOTT
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2/4/26
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Obviously, the death of a loved one creates a tremendous amount of stress and pressure on their surviving family and friends.
It is an emotional period of time when many issues need to be addressed, including preparing for the wake, burial,...
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BY LAUREN ENEA
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2/4/26
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One of the great privileges of running a local media company is getting to watch people grow into roles that feel almost inevitable in hindsight.
I’m thrilled to share that Miranda Ferrante has been promoted to Editor of Yorktown News. Miranda...
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BY BRETT FREEMAN
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2/4/26
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I have seen video clips of some preachers and a few politicians who say they would like to see the restoration of a patriarchal society.
They believe that women must stay home and have lots of babies, do chores, not vote, have no credit cards or...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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1/24/26
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“A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.”
-Oscar Wilde
New year, same me. No resolutions — just continuing to be kind, have as much fun as possible in this last third of life, and balance health. I remain...
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BY JOHN BART
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1/24/26
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Every January 1st since 1976, Lake Superior State University releases its annual “Banished Words” list.
Fifty years of keeping receipts on language trends. That's some pretty serious …
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1/24/26
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Some people have a knack for buying the perfect gifts for holidays and birthdays.
They know exactly what will surprise and delight the recipient. My friend, Pat, is that perfect gift-giver. Over the years, Pat has surprised me with thoughtful...
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BY KIM KOVACH
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1/24/26
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People can be vehemently opposed to our immigration policies. That is not only acceptable—it is part of living in a democracy.
People can also be opposed to how immigration laws are enforced. That, too, is a legitimate debate.
But those...
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Do you believe in messages from the dead?
That was the question my sister-in-law, Alice, suddenly asked as we sat at her kitchen table playing Scrabble. We never play Scrabble together—aside from the occasional online game of Words With...
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By Randy Freeman
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1/18/26
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