“Whip“ 1-year-old female Hi there! My name is Whip. I am a domestic shorthair mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. I was brought in as a stray […]
“Teddy“ 10-month-old male Hello there! My name is Teddy and I’m a handsome Beagle mix. I am looking for someone who understands that sometimes pups like me have not had […]
A few of the steps to “put your garden to bed” for the winter include cutting back, protecting, and cleanup. It’s been the accepted custom for many years to get […]
This has been and continues to be a challenging year. It has affected the Environmental Defenders organization in various ways, including the shutdown of our two book stores and physical […]
“Autumn“ 3-year-old female Meet Autumn! Autumn is a domestic, medium-haired mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. She is a social and friendly girl with a mellow temperament. […]
Shelli Chinlund: Joy in the Journey Sometimes it feels like it is almost impossible to find a topic on which we can all agree. However, I think few would argue […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
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