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Swoosh, swoosh, splat

Swoosh, swoosh, splat

The most beautiful thing about the ski lift is that every single time I survive it, I am filled with renewed zest for life. Everything from here on out is gravy. I breathe a new air. I also yell “Woooooooo,” which is embarrassing, but it has to be done.

Letter: Diane Neal is a Congressional spoiler

Letter: Diane Neal is a Congressional spoiler

This is a public appeal to actress Diane Neal who just announced that she will run as an Independent against Representative John Faso. We have six excellent contenders who have actively worked for months to win the Democratic Party’s nomination. You are said to be a registered Democrat, so why would you want to possibly divide the vote and weaken Democrats’ chances for success? 

Three brothers, former Kingston sports stars, seek to sell their Super Coffee nationally as a healthful millennial-oriented energy drink

Three brothers, former Kingston sports stars, seek to sell their Super Coffee nationally as a healthful millennial-oriented energy drink

This past Sunday, Feb. 11, the three brothers appeared on the ABC national Shark Tank show. On the TV program, taped back in June, the DeCiccos were valuing their business at $10 milllion. The sharks thought the fast-growing young business should be valued at half of that. No deal was reached. The DeCiccos think they made the right move. Since that taping, Sunniva Super Coffee has continued to expand into many additional markets.

The rocky hills of home

The rocky hills of home

Coming back home was a rough landing. It took me a few tries to get it right. The ground around here is rocky and hard, and famously tough to put down roots in. Home is beloved, home is many things, but it isn’t comfortable.