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We Gather Together

By Ellyn Okvist, B.Sc. Gathering at the Newton Homestead at Wolf Pond was an annual event in the late 1800’s early 1900’s and was held

National, State and Local Temperature Checks

Cover credit – Matt Meduri National Special counsel Jack Smith has moved to close two criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump (R-FL) (pictured in cover),

How Celebrities Killed the Democratic Party

The 2024 campaign was one for the photo albums, for sure. Investigations, indictments, assassination attempts, ticket-switches, an incumbent president not seeking re-election, all while worldwide

Huge Turnout for Shirley Library Grand Opening

Photo credit – Matt Meduri The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District has officially completed its overhaul of the three libraries within its district. From the new Mastic

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