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BOOKS | REVIEWS: American Gospel It's August 1974 in a fractious America. Watergate has forced Nixon's exit, to the relief of most and the dismay of some. Among the latter is Enoch Bywater, a lanky farmer in his 70s who lives in a "lavender blue" lake-mirrored stretch of the North Woods near the (fictional) town of Battlepoint, "north of Bemidji." Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:47pm

BOOKS | REVIEWS: Cary Grant A Brilliant Disguise Self-trained English actor Archie Leach pulled off the role of a lifetime: becoming Hollywood legend Cary Grant. Why the child of a broken family hid behind the silver screen's definition of easy charm and handsome masculinity is another story entirely. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:46pm

Sister continues to distance herself after moving away Dear Abby: My older sister, "Olive," moved to the West Coast three years ago. My parents, my two older siblings and I live on the East Coast. During this past year, Olive has grown more and more distant from us. She always has an excuse when we try to set up a group Facetime or even a phone call. This has happened dozens of times now. Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:37pm

App identifies substances toxic to pets Dear Readers: This time of year can be busy and fun for us and for our pets. We decorate with corn stalks, apples, hay bales and all sorts of gourds and pumpkins to reflect harvest time and the beautiful fall season. Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:34pm

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities for Oct. 25, 2020 Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:32pm

How to identify and get help for multiple chemical sensitivity In 2018, Calvin Klein's creative director Raf Simons held a fashion show dedicated to raising awareness of a controversial disease called multiple chemical sensitivity. And while that seems a bit odd (models were swathed in multi-layered protective gear), there's no doubt, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, that folks do have troubling reactions to various chemicals they encounter in everyday items such as carpeting, plastics, perfumes, paint and cigarette smoke. The symptoms include rashes, headaches, confusion, memory loss, breathing difficulties, asthma, fatigue and muscle and joint pain. Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:30pm

People People for Oct. 25, 2020 by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:30pm

Style at Home | Getting set for a different kind of Thanksgiving For many families (mine included), this year's holiday celebrations are going to look a little different. Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:28pm

Bestsellers Bestsellers for Oct. 25, 2020 Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:25pm

READERS' CHOICE 2020 | Shopping and Entertainment READERS' CHOICE 2020 for Shopping and Entertainment Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 6:09pm

READERS' CHOICE 2020 | Personal Services READERS' CHOICE 2020 for Personal Services Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 5:59pm

READERS' CHOICE 2020 | House and Home READERS' CHOICE 2020 for House and Home Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 5:31pm

READERS' CHOICE 2020 | Food and Drink READERS' CHOICE 2020 for Food and Drink Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 5:14pm

READERS' CHOICE 2020 | Auto READERS' CHOICE 2020 for Auto Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 4:58pm

READERS' CHOICE 2020 | Look inside to see if your favorites won It's been a year unlike any other. Lockdowns and fears surrounding viral infection have plagued cities across the nation, and sometimes it can be a little difficult to find the good and the best in our respective communities. by James Bright | General Manager Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 4:35pm

New mother is on her own when it comes to child care Dear Abby: My stepdaughter is married to a very selfish man. They have a newborn baby, and he refuses to help her with the baby. He claims that because he works, he isn't obligated. Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 9:07pm

What's the story about masks? Q: What's your take on whether or not it makes a difference if we wear masks? — Jessie G., Plano, Texas Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 9:03pm

Rethinking the holidays | Traditions and change are on the table Nina Bryant will cook a feast for Thanksgiving this year, as always. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 6:36pm

Woman teaches dog how to communicate by pressing buttons If you have a pet, you've probably wished at some point that it could talk to you. Too bad that's impossible or is it? Alexis Devine would tell you that her dog can -- in a way. by The Seattle Times Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 6:32pm

Stressing freedom, vaccine opponents modify message in virus era Years before this year's anti-mask and reopening demonstrations, vaccine opponents were working on reinventing their image around a rallying cry of civil liberties and medical freedom. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 6:29pm

Sleepless nights, hair loss and cracked teeth | Pandemic stress takes its toll in physical symptoms across the country In late March, shortly after New York state closed nonessential businesses and asked people to stay home, Ashley Laderer began waking each morning with a throbbing headache. by Kaiser Health News Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 6:23pm

COLUMN | Have the 'heart' to be a light in today's world "Don't be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world; light your candle and step forward." by Tri-City Herald Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 6:20pm

Get that fall feeling Telltale signs of autumn have arrived with apple cider, pumpkin spice and, finally, cooler temperatures dipping down at night as leaves begin their seasonal saunter to the ground. The Texarkana area may be a few weeks from peak fall, but it's never too early to don your hoodie, plan your outing and hit the road for a fall drive to see a sea of trees turn brilliant with reds, yellows and oranges painted across the wider Four States Area landscape. by Aaron Brand Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 1:08pm