How to get yourself out of a reading rut
Catherine Coles Coles Notes I’m currently in the midst of the worst reading rut in my adult life. We’re already halfway through January and I have yet to finish a…
Opinion
Cookbooks have offered inspiration for centuries
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest Do you ever find yourself stumbling aimlessly, around your kitchen, opening the fridge and cupboards, staring blankly ahead and wondering just what kind of…
Municipalities face decision about business, not morality with retail cannabis opt-in
Much has been made about the impending Jan. 22 decision day for Ontario municipalities to opt in or opt out of legal cannabis sales within their borders. Ultimately, in most…
Memoirs offer unique slices of real life
Catherine Coles Coles Notes I’ve written about memoirs several times before in this column simply because I love them. The narrative style of the memoir gives you the absorbing reading…
Soaking my cares away with an old friend
Laurie Snider Notes from the Nest She’s a real beauty. Long, lean and coming in at just over five feet, she has legs to die for. As I relax into…
Rural priorities should be a central federal election issue
During his recent visit to Napanee, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke a lot about rural issues. That’s hardly surprising given that local MP Mike Bossio is the chair of the…
Manger scene missing from lighting display
We celebrate Christmas because of the birth of Jesus Christ. That being a fact, where is the manger scene of his birth? All the beautiful displays in Napanee, but the…
Newburgh concert director gives thanks
The Community Christmas Concert would just like to express our love and thanks to the Community for sharing and caring on Dec. 8 at our concert. Both shows were full…
Stricter impaired laws reasonable step to promote public safety
Canada’s new impaired driving laws came into effect Tuesday amid concern that they’re another step away from the protection of civil liberties by introducing a method for police to screen without…
Big thrills ahead in early 2019 releases
Catherine Coles Coles Notes If you are always on the lookout for something fresh and exciting to read, you may want to consider reserving one of the following thrillers to…