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I last wrote to you regarding truth and considerations thereof. We concluded in reference to Jesus’ claim before Pontius Pilate: “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”

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Dear Neil, A few weeks ago, my magnolia tree started developing brown spots around the edges of its leaves. Then they turn yellow and fall off. I’m not aware of anything I might have done. What is happening?

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It’s hard to say no to mashed potatoes, though colcannon potatoes are a bit different from what most of us around these parts are used to. And, although we’re two days past St. Patrick’s Day, these tasty taters are comforting all the same.

INGREDIENTS 1 pound of potatoes 1 pound of green cabbage, sliced 2 small leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced 1 cup of milk, or as needed 1 pinch of mace ½ cup of butter Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil, then reduce the...

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche.com March 20 Essentials of Estate Planning, 8:30 a.m. Marathon Public Library presents Attorney Elizabeth Lewis, who will cover the key components of estate planning, including wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney,...

Last week’s lead story concerning the possibility of a border wall in Big Bend left the question unanswered as to whether or not high-flying drones could be used in border surveillance within Big Bend National Park (BBNP).