Maine removes Trump from election ballot

Moving in lockstep with Colorado, Maine has become the second state to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot, according to an announcement by Maine’s secretary of state.

New Year Celebrations

When did people begin to host New Year parties? Ancient Egyptians celebrated New Year when the Nile River overflowed, usually in June. Then someone suggested, “If we change New Year to January, we won’t drown coming home from the party.

Blinkin to meet with Mexican president on border crisis

Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to Mexico City on Wednesday to meet with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to discuss a surge in illegal immigration.

Editor’s Message

New Year’s resolutions are not just for humans anymore. I am pretty sure my two cats have made some that will benefit their tough lives of being indoor cats. This has their own personalities after spending their first days in the alley before being rescued.

Feds claim control of land over arachnoid

The federal government declared parts of John Yearwood’s central Texas farm as critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act, placing private land under federal control.

Barking in the New Year

As we leap into a new year, pet parents across the U.S. are setting their sights on ‘pawsome’ resolutions to ensure their furry companions lead happy, healthy, and tail-wagging lives. TripsWithPets.

Make It Legal

It continues to shock me year after year that family members choose to fight over who “gets” to be the executor of an estate under someone’s will.

Holiday traditions

One of my favorite stories is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. How many other tales feature a miser, four ghosts, tombstones, and a goose? Before I read this story, I thought it was about somebody named Carol.

CCH encourages health, wellness this holiday season

The holiday season is upon us, ushering in a time of family get-togethers and festive activities. But the rush of the holidays also brings several health and safety risks.

Late greeting cards

A friend asked me if it was OK to delay sending holiday cards until late December. I asked two questions: (1) Will you send me a card? (2) Does it contain a gift certificate? Actually, I believe a late card is a great card. Here are three good reasons -- and two average ones – to delay mailing: 1.