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Thoughts from the Sidelines
My NCAA basketball favorites are doing well
Sumner Spence
1 month ago
There will be a new champion in men’s college basketball because the University of Connecticut, who...
Cape Flavors
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Denise Clemons
1 month ago
After years of never wanting to taste curry, last week I had curry dishes three times. I felt a...
Athletes of the Week
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1 month ago
On a cool and windy afternoon March 26, the Fred Thomas Middle School track & field teams won...
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Editorial Cartoon
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Community Photo Showcase
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Fritz Schranck
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Outdoors
Daydreaming about winning the lottery
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Thoughts from the Sidelines
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Sumner Spence
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The Southeastern Conference has a record 14 teams in the 68-team field this year in the men’s...
Choppin' Wood
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2 months ago
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Athletes of the Week
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Editorial Cartoon
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