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The Democratic legislative leaders and the governor agreed to squirrel away $260 million in lump-sum appropriations to various state agencies last spring. But now some groups are figuring out that a big pile of state money is just sitting there and they are trying to stake their claims. This came to light last month when…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 There’s an incredible amount of pop music history — and memories — included in today’s first thought … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,143 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I had to sit down and take deep breath when I was scouring a list of…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 It’s still hard to believe that Fonzie is now old and gray, Richie Cunningham has no hair and Potsie is 75 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,141 of The Daily Dirt. 1. How many of you have been pulled into a TV show simply…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 Did anyone else realize today is a Friday the 13th? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,140 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some things to ponder as we head toward the weekend: 2. Did you know (Part 215) 3. This week’s celebrity birthdays include: Steve…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,140 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt Great Plate Debate Board of Control thought long and hard about the BIGSIGH entry it received a few days ago. In the end, however, BIGSIGH was denied a spot on…
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Attention, folks! Things are about to get wild here at Sunmed, and I’m not just talking about our usual in-store antics. No, this is a full-blown war that’s about to go down, and it’s all because of one little football game. You see, I’m a die-hard Army veteran who thinks the Black Knights are going…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 ‘Twas a time when that dastardly rock and roll music promoted “rebellion and defiance” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make Vol. 1,139 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a boomer, have you ever thought about things we consider normal today but were highly frowned upon during…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 In the five minutes it will likely take you to ready today’s Daily Dirt, the newest Juan Soto, will earn $485. The math is coming in thought No. 2 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,138 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Merriam-Webster.com’s “word of the…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 In today’s second thought, the item dealing with Saudi Arabia importing camels from Australia genuinely surprised me. I didn’t even know Australia had camels … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,137 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A recent survey has revealed the most coveted part-time jobs in Illinois…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 Wait until you get to the part about old Roman toothpaste … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,136 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In the United States, giving someone a “thumbs up” or making a “horn shape” with your fingers are usually considered to be friendly…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 Not a bad career for Eric Clapton, eh? See thought No. 2 for more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,135 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Most of us refer to them as remakes, when a singer or group releases a song originally put out…
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We don’t appreciate people sometimes until they decide it’s time to leave. Jim Rapp’s 50-year service as the legal counsel for John Wood Community College coincides with the institution’s birth 50 years ago. He ran for a seat on the first JWCC Board of Trustees and lost, but that might have been the best thing…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 Heads up for all Donna Mills lovers. Thought No. 3 is for you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,133 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s 30 years ago and you have a $5 bill. What could you get? Just read and weep: A dollar…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 But DR LOV remains the gold standard for 2024 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,132 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just when I thought we had our final Great Plate Debate medal stand confirmed for 2024 … along comes this license plate. There I…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 I’m kind of partial to Jack Nicholson’s demand … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,131 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret celebrities can have rather unusual demands. Here’s some more proof: I would have demanded burgers and fries served on set at least…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 And it would probably be safe to say Dolly Parton’s insurance policy could be considered double trouble … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,130 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When it comes to insuring things, most of us likely consider our house and vehicle near…
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Words have meaning, and I’ve heard more about the words diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the last four and a half years than ever before in Quincy and the surrounding area – really all over the country. People are trying to explain what it is and isn’t, why they think it’s useful or poppycock,…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 Before you read any more, here is a list of celebrities with the same initials as me: Sam Elliott, Sheena Easton, Sheila E. and Sara Evans. Coincidence? Here’s more: Famous people from my hometown (Ashland, Ohio) include John Roseboro, Tim Richmond, Eric Musselman and Jessica Canseco (actress who was…
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With a new Essential Air Service (EAS) airline pending for the Quincy region, it is time for the community to again act on choosing a service provider. From January 2020, from SkyWest United Express yielding to the return of Cape Air to being replaced by Southern Airways Express, Quincy now is looking for another air…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 The item that really reminded me of yesteryear is the note about the Styrofoam packaging at McDonald’s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,128 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of our boomer readers sent me a clip that I thought was pretty entertaining. It deals…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 Yes, Mick Jagger was actually 21 years old a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,127 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For those who lived with transistor radios glued to their ears as teenagers, there will…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 Quincy Jones, Bob Newhart and Toby Keith also are among the memorable personalities we lost … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,126 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve lost quite a few impactful names this year. Here are my top 10 from a long list…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,125 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The first “must” for a rock band to be successful is to have a catchy name. With that in mind, you tell me if the following groups would have…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 Twenty candy bars? Twenty Coca-Colas? Three boxes of oatmeal? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,125 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What can you buy for a buck today? If your first thought was “not much” that’s a pretty good — and accurate — answer.…
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I’m very excited about Quincy getting a new Prospect League baseball team, and I immediately started brainstorming names for the squad. Here’s what my family has come up with so far, in no particular order. Ice Cutters: Before machines could make it, much of the ice used to store food and cool drinks throughout the…
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