GOD’S HOLY LAND Death is a gateway we all must one day pass through. To reach God’s Holy Land where our souls will accrue. We live on Earth until death takes our hand. We start an unknown new journey to God’s Holy Land. A place where there will be no sicknesses, painful sufferings, and no […]
Feb. 23
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Black History Month Celebrates Simon Douglas – 1843-1950, New Jersey's last Civil War "Veteran"
This week, we will pause the Youngest Blue and Gray to look back at a previously featured veteran who caught the interest of another historian. Local history buffs who have been reading Professor Jay Hoar’s columns week after week may not realize that his research sometimes touches readers in other areas of the country. This […]
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Steak and Lobster? Or Junk Food?
There are many challenges to the choices of what we can eat; I can hardly keep up. Every time I think I’ve got my grasp of new food-related policy, it changes. Oh, I know, overall, we consider the wheels of government turn painfully slowly. The problem is when they do move; they often bring with […]
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Tumbledown Brewing hosts Business After Hours
FARMINGTON – Franklin County Chamber Of Commerce hosted a business after hours at Tumbledown Brewing on February 20th with a full house! The local businesses came out in force to hear what Matt had to say. There was a great tour of the brewery, along with a great description of how Matt is expanding […]
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RSU 9 Superintendent Search Committee assembling interview panel
The Mt. Blue Regional School District (RSD) Board Superintendent Search Committee understands the importance of involving staff, parents, and community in the current hiring process of the new Mt. Blue RSD superintendent. An anonymous survey is available for the public to take in order to provide input to the Board for the hiring process. The […]
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Guns, Opioids, Alcohol, Bad Judgment and Balance
Every person in America should have the privilege of driving a car if they meet the qualifications. Requirements involve passing written and driving tests and passing a vision test. Enough incidents of driving violations or driving impaired can certainly curtail and even eliminate our privilege to drive an automobile. Most everyone has made mistakes while […]
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Weld town meeting is March 3
What’s happening in the next two weeks? Selectmen meet Tuesday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at the Town Office/Post Office complex. Weld Winter Wildcats are meeting at the Skoolhouse Variety on Wednesday February 28 at 6:30 p.m. — all are welcome. Thursday is the first day of the third month of […]