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February 7, 2026

Window on the World Column | The Spirits of Thanksgiving Past

Lucy Jensen
Ah, those memories, like the corner of my mind. Most days we chug along, casting a glance back once in a while when Facebook reminds us of something, or if it’s Mama’s birthday and she’s no longer of the planet — or it’s sister...

Worthy to Print Column | The Magic of Movies

George Worthy
Excuse me if I am a little maudlin this week. Lots of things happening and most of them are about where I am in life. Have you ever sat down to reflect on your position and what went right or wrong? I’m not a particularly...

Funny Papers Again Column | ā€˜If It Keeps on Rainin’, the Levee’s Gonna Break’

Many of you, or some of you, or heck maybe none of you will, recognize the title of today’s column as the opening lyrics of the song ā€œThe Levee’s Gonna Breakā€ made popular by Led Zeppelin in 1971 (actually it is a re-working of...

Funny Papers Again Column | A Few Things Seen When Biking and Walking

Steve Wilson
East Greenfield is not an official designation, but it serves my purpose as definition because I can remember a time when the whole of the area east of Third Street was just about the extent of residential property; and most of that was on...

Letter to the Editor: Demand action now

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Guest Column | Wishcycling: What It Is and How to Avoid It

Waste sorting is not a new topic in California. With the state setting new sustainability ambitions to divert more materials from landfills and combat climate change, many residents and businesses have grown accustomed to the idea of placing materials in different bins. However, with...

Letter to the Editor | Black History

To the Editor: February is Black History Month, and the following are three African-Americans who had the character and courage to push ahead and made our country a better place for our families. Bass Reeves (1838-1910) was born a slave. When he turned 26, he became...

Funny Papers Again Column | Old School Is Now a New School

I was cruising around Greenfield the other day and noticed the construction at the old Greenfield Grammar School, which is what back many years ago we called the present-day Mary Chapa Academy. I noticed that the buildings being renovated were a couple of the...

Funny Papers Again Column | Fear and Loathing in America: The Grift Goes On

Steve Wilson
Because yesterday, Tuesday, March 19, was the Equinox, that happily makes this morning the first day of Spring and a long-established ritual assigned to this time of year is Spring Cleaning. In keeping with this What-Stays-What-Goes protocol, I have scrapped all my scraps. There...

Funny Papers Again Column | Opinion: ā€˜T’ Is a No-Brainer; The Oval Not So Much

Steve Wilson
Election Day 2024 is in 19 days and I have already marked my ballot, sealed it in the postage paid envelope and have it setting here atop my little work table. Today, I will deposit it in the ballot box located at the south...
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