Growing up on a malt barley farm in Fairfield I observed that a tractor has many uses; plowing the field before seeding, digging ditches for irrigating, and pulling the grain cart during harvest ...

When applying for jobs, the way you start your cover letter sets the tone for a good first impression. Many applicants wonder if they should stick with the old “To Whom It May Concern.” This phrase ...

I broadly agree with Matt Strassler that the language we use to describe the basic stuff of the universe can obscure our understanding of reality, insofar as we truly can understand reality! I ...

The general election is fast approaching on Nov. 5. To help inform our readers, the Times News will accept election-related letters through Tuesday, Oct. 29. Letters will be published in our daily ...

Stacy Murison reflects on her writing journey, embracing the beauty of disorganized creativity and self-discovery.

"I can't believe I didn't buy one years ago," — a reviewer, wondering how the heck they lived without a veggie chopper for so ...

To the editor — When the Founding Fathers created the U.S. House it was to represent the will of the people in the elected servants’ districts and communities. Too many representatives have ...

Walter Russell Mead’s argument that diplomacy must be underpinned by a robust military is exactly right (“Biden’s Diplomatic Magical Thinking,” Global View, Sept. 24). At the U.S. Naval ...

With the passage of time, the 78-year-old former president’s speeches have grown darker, harsher, longer, angrier, less ...

When you use links on our website, we may earn a fee. It’s easy to understand why stick vacuums have gained popularity in recent years. Often lightweight and compact, they’re easy to store and ...

Investment management company Cove Street Capital recently released its “Small Cap Value Fund” third quarter 2024 investor ...

Now may be a good time to try making your own Bluth Frozen Bananas – the banana popsicle on a stick popularized by acclaimed sitcom Arrested Development. That’s because the quickly ripening ...