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Book Review - “Rednecks”

By Paul Guffin

August 29, 2025

Taylor Brown’s ‘Rednecks,’ a historical fiction novel about the Battle of Blair Mountain.

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The Long View...

The Long View...

By Scottie Hart

August 29, 2025

Discover how a serene blackberry-picking experience in Sierra County can cure road rage.

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August at Camp

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August at Camp

By Lenny Ackerman

August 28, 2025

Maine‘s camp season and the potential inspiration for a book.

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Sheriff’s Blotter

Sheriff’s Blotter, 8/18 – 8/24

August 25, 2025

Sierra County incidents from August 18-24, including wildlife encounters, accidents, and emergency responses.

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Seasons End in the Hamptons

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Seasons End in the Hamptons

By Lenny Ackerman

August 20, 2025

Swans and summer residents leave the Hamptons, marking the end of a bustling season.

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Southwest Sierra

Southwest Sierra #113 – The Hope Essays: #1 Part 1

By Rae Bell Arbogast

August 15, 2025

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Thinking About AI

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Thinking About AI

By Lenny Ackerman

August 15, 2025

Explore how AI could impact legal processes, yet human expertise remains crucial in complex cases.

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Pretend It’s a Forest

Pretend It’s a Forest

By Susana Hernández

August 13, 2025

Maybe signed suggestions could address tourist behavior this summer?

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Sheriff’s Blotter

Sheriff’s Blotter, 8/4 – 8/10

August 12, 2025

Sierra County incidents from August 4-10, including wolf attacks, scams, and emergencies.

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Southwest Sierra #112 – The Hope Essays: #1

Southwest Sierra

Southwest Sierra #112 – The Hope Essays: #1

By Rae Bell Arbogast

August 6, 2025

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Feeling Lots of Love

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Feeling Lots of Love

By Lenny Ackerman

August 6, 2025

Lenny shares the emotional journey of his father’s migration from Ukraine to America in his new book.

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Sheriff’s Blotter

Sheriff’s Blotter, 7/28 – 8/3

August 6, 2025

Sierra County incidents including wolf attacks, bear problems, and various emergencies from 7/28 to 8/3.

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Blueberries on My Mind

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Blueberries on My Mind

By Lenny Ackerman

August 1, 2025

Explore the vibrant Blueberry Arts Festival in Kennebunk, Maine, through art, sales, and nature walks.

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Sheriff’s Blotter

Sheriff’s Blotter, 7/21 – 7/27

July 28, 2025

Bear issues, wolf attacks, and various incidents in Sierra County from July 21-27.

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Southwest Sierra #111 – Uncle Milt

Southwest Sierra

Southwest Sierra #111 – Uncle Milt

By Rae Bell Arbogast

July 24, 2025

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