More women candidates running for local office for the first time There are more than 500,000 elected offices in the United States at the local, state and federal level. Of those, less than a third are held by women....
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SPECIAL FEATURE: One-of-a-kind David’s Refuge gives parent caretakers a break
By Christine Dunne Photo by Michael Di Giglio David’s Refuge is a one-of-a kind organization, focused on giving parent caretakers a break — typically through a weekend getaway at a local bed and breakfast. “Parents are calling us from...
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Letters to heaven: Fayetteville family finds solace in sending letters to lost loved ones
BY JASON KLAIBER To those who ask the number of children Michelle Wilbur has, she tells them seven. On Aug. 26, 2017 Michelle gave birth prematurely to one-pound fraternal twins. The next day her son Jackson, the younger of...
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SPECIAL FEATURE: DNA kit connects woman with father she never knew
On Jan. 31, 2019, Jaime Lee Baleno’s life changed forever. “I’ll never forget it,” she said. “I found out who my father was.” Jaime Lee grew up without her dad. Her mother said she didn’t know who he was, so...
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Special feature: Sarah’s Guest House celebrates 25 years of service
By Becca Taurisano Sarah’s Guest House is tucked away in Strathmore across the street from Most Holy Rosary Church. Originally used as a convent, the 11-bedroom home provides a place for adults and their families to stay while they...
