A bright light this holiday season
      Always at this time of year, we have the opportunity to attend many of the holiday functions, including tree lightings, that bring people together in the spirit of community. And, each year, we are impressed by the events and how much they really make up the fabric of small town USA.
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Does your home dazzle this holiday season?
      There is still time to enter the holiday home decorating contest. If your home is all dressed up for the holidays, or if you know of someone's who is, call (631-264-0077) or email us (acjnews@rcn.com and put Holiday homes in the subject line) with the name and address. The weekend of Dec. 15, judg...
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DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
by Kevin Eastwood
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PETA Plan is unrealistic, economically disastrous
      Dear Editor: I read with both amusement and skepticism the Letter to the Editor from the senior writer from the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)in the November 14 edition.
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A message from the heart
      Dear Editor: I wanted to share a personal experience with you and your readers. I am writing this letter to tell you how a church helped me with my problems. Everything started when my wife died in June, 2005 at the age of 47. She died in my arms. As a result of this loss, my health started to ...
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