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On the road again

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
If you happened to peruse my column last week, you may recall that I have been in mourning. The premature demise of my automotive sidekick of 16 years came as a bit of a shock.

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Will Republicans adopt common sense?

Howard Pines
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Most of my friends are big sports fans. The ones who grew up in the South are big into college football and basketball. Those of us who grew up in the North are more into pro football and basketball. The one thing we agree on is, if your team keeps losing, you fire the coach.

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Many first rodeos

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Since bidding adieu to Manhattan and making the pleasure of Fernandina’s acquaintance, I’ve fallen into quite a few firsts. My favorite first was the welcome shindig thrown by my incredibly thoughtful neighbors.
Thad Carter, Zach Terry and Mallory Smith, top from left, are pictured with a big catch of sea bass and more while fishing with Capt. Allen Mills aboard the fishing charter boat Wahoo. Submitted photo

Thad Carter, Zach Terry and Mallory Smith, top from left, are pictured with a big catch of sea bass and more while fishing with Capt. Allen Mills aboard the fishing charter boat Wahoo. Submitted photo

Fishing on fire

Guest Columnist
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
“Bottom fishing has been on fire recently,” said Capt. Allen Mills, skipper of the Wahoo II charter fishing boat. “I recently guided longtime friends and charter clients Mallory Smith, Thad Carter and Zach Terry to a big catch of saltwater bottom fish.

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Why the holiday hassles are worth the trouble

Guest Columnist
Friday, December 15, 2023
A recent newspaper story reported that some 55 million Americans traveled over the Thanksgiving weekend to be with family and friends. The story also predicted that roughly 113 million of us will travel to share Christmas and/or New Year’s with people we love.
Leather handbags, assorted cuties by Gourds Gone Wild and pieces by Unique Jewelry and Statement can be found at the variety of markets this weekend. Submitted photos

Leather handbags, assorted cuties by Gourds Gone Wild and pieces by Unique Jewelry and Statement can be found at the variety of markets this weekend. Submitted photos

Christmas Fair and Farmers Markets this weekend

Guest Columnist
Friday, December 15, 2023
Saturday, Dec. 16 may have you feeling the stress of a rapidly approaching holiday, but have no fear, the Fernandina Beach Arts Market and the Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market will have two more markets before Christmas, three before the end of the year. Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Take the library with you

Guest Columnist
Friday, December 15, 2023
“Over the river and through the woods to (insert your destination here) house we go.” This poem, written by Lydia Marica Child in 1844, still is true for many of us today, minus the horse-drawn sleigh. Many of us load up the car and head to places near and far to visit our loved ones.
Young Eagles over Amelia. Submitted photo

Young Eagles over Amelia. Submitted photo

Young Eagles over Amelia

Jeff Schlueter
Friday, December 15, 2023
In October, local EAA Chapter #943 hosted its latest Young Eagles Day. Sixty-one budding aviators aged eight to 17 took, what for many was, their first flight, provided by local pilots in their personal aircraft.