Tag: opinion
The Mountain Gardener | Oh, Deer! Part I
I thought my plants were safe from deer. Because most of my sunny spots are in front, I planted lots of colorful annuals and...
Letter to the Editor | Published July 5, 2024
Highway 17 southbound near Mt. Hermon Road poses severe wildfire risk
The Highway 17 southbound corridor approaching Mt. Hermon Road and the right turn area...
Strictly Business | The Ultimate Trio: Fashion, Fun & Feel-Good Finds
Nestled in the heart of downtown Felton, SCM Clothing Glass & A$$ is redefining the shopping experience. It is located conveniently across from RiteAid...
Plain Talk About Food | Then and Now
Living just off Highway 9 in Ben Lomond, I am often caught up in lines of traffic going “nowhere” for minutes at a time....
The Mountain Gardener | Solutions for Gardening in the Shade
If you see a recurring theme in my columns about growing successfully in a shady garden, it’s because my last three houses have all...
Finance | For the Love of Stocks
“In a recent nationwide survey of working age Americans, 79% agree that the nation faces a retirement savings crisis…more than half of Americans (55%)...
TherapyWorks | The Importance of Mental Health for Men: Breaking the...
Mental health is an integral aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains overshadowed by physical health. This disparity is particularly pronounced among men,...
Fitness | Benefits of Short Workouts This Summer
There’s a huge misconception that in order to have a strong body and be in better shape, it takes hours a day every week...
The Mountain Gardener | Knee High by the Fourth of July
I don’t grow corn in my small, shady garden, so I’m not sure how tall they’d be by now if I planted on May...
Mayor’s Message | Calling the Question
Sometimes you just have to turn to the man for guidance, and in this case, Shakespeare states it perfectly in “Macbeth”:
Double, double toil and...
News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025
Community Bridges WIC remains open during government shutdown
Community Bridges Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program remains fully funded and operational ensuring continued support for...
