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1. Why was I up at 5:45 a.m.? My daughter, Tess, is into science. It’s her favorite subject, at least …
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So I’m at my desk, reading old detective pulp, sipping a delicious Starbucks Via and wondering if product placement in …
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I took some heat this week from two readers over my Saturday column about the alleged boy robber from Solon. …
Walk into Linn West from a convenient parking spot, stride down the broad corridor past bustling county offices, marvel at …
Once again, And Tango Makes Three topped list of most challenged books as reported to the American Library Association’s Office …
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