Claremont says thanks for not smoking

Tree City USA won’t be the only sign welcoming folks into Claremont. A new sign is being added to the city’s roadways in coming months with a clear message: Thank you for not smoking. The Claremont City Council Tuesday night approved a resolution...

Green with envy

I was on the Internet the other day, scrolling through my Facebook page when I came upon a friend’s photo of homegrown vegetables—cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes—that was almost Rubenesque in its ripeness and plumpness (if the reader will pardon my...

Readers comments 7.11.12

Tom Lamb Dear Editor: In last Saturday’s paper, there was an advertisement seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. I think it is important to note the sad reason we have a vacancy: the passing of my fellow commissioner Tom Lamb. Tom and...