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Rural Perspectives: Delicate and protected wildflower rue anemone blooms from April to June

by Diane Constable The rue anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides) belongs to the buttercup family. This protected, delicate wildflower can be seen in our woodlands and along meadows and streams. Part of its name, anemone, comes from the name of the Greek wind gods, the Anemoi, because its thin stalks move and tremble in any slight breeze. […]

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Ask an Expert: Choosing an insurance carrier: Balancing cost and quality

by John and Theresa Kightlinger [Editor’s Note: The opinions and recommendations on insurance carriers/companies in this column are those of the author(s) and do not reflect an official opinion or position of The Stockbridge Community News.] I often receive inquiries regarding which insurance carriers I recommend. When evaluating insurers, I focus primarily on how their […]

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Positive Parenting

Balancing: A tool of discipline for parents and children by Tiffany Snyder Dr. Seuss shares great wisdom in the book, “The Places You’ll Go!” The last pages are especially insightful. “So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact.And remember that life’s A Great Balancing Act.” As parents, we do not give […]

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Faces of Addiction

From pills to purpose: A story for Mental Health Awareness Month by Tina Cole Mullins (Editor’s Note: Faces of Addiction is a continuing series about people who experience drug addiction and the difficulty of recovery. By telling their stories, they hope to help others who are struggling and encourage them to seek treatment and healing.) […]