Mom needs jump start in conversation about puberty
Wed, 07/12/2017 - 1:11pm
DEAR ABBY: I’m a mother of three beautiful little girls. I’m nervous about having to talk with my oldest about puberty and sex.
Lifestyle
Ruffins earn Patterson yard award
Tue, 07/11/2017 - 10:05am
Patterson Garden Club has presented its July Member Yard of the Month award to Donna Bates-Ruffin and her husband, Maurice.
Get It Growing: Too much shade means lawn problems
Tue, 07/11/2017 - 10:03am
Often, the things people plant first in new landscapes are the lawn and shade trees. As time goes on, however, sun-loving lawn grasses and shade trees don’t go together particularly well.
‘Magical island kingdom’ for sale off Maine coast for nearly $8M
Tue, 07/11/2017 - 9:47am
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A private island replete with a mansion, two guest houses and a barn with workers’ quarters is on the market in Maine for $7.95 million.
Woman is struck speechless when told she talks too much
Tue, 07/11/2017 - 9:44am
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I went on a trip with his brother and his wife recently. Three days into the trip, while we were having dinner at a restaurant, my sister-in-law yelled at me, “Shut up!