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Lara Downes wears many hats. She’s a pianist, an educator, a recording artist, an advocate for American music and for new and ...

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Readers respond to the alleged attack on MP Helen Haines, the “get over it” jibe, a happiness tax, and the Wizened of Oz.

Discover how faith influences marital quality and strengthens bonds in the latest study from the Institute for Family Studies ...

A serial rapist has testified on oath he is a changed man after his lawyer's bid to explain his crimes was met with firm ...

Natalie Hanson is The Press Democrat's business reporter, covering general business news and agriculture as well as enterprise reporting. She has covered a variety of topics throughout her career, ...