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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Rare but Real: Local man’s breast cancer journey inspires mission to educate others

By Tracy McCormick-Dishman When Bill Carter felt a lump on his chest on New Year's Day 2024, he almost brushed it off. But being married...

A fighter’s guide to cancer: 23 years later

By Renay Daigle “It’s positive,” the doctor said. How could something so life-changingly negative be labeled “positive?” I had breast cancer. And I was six months...

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Help bring Mandarin’s largest event to life in 2026

By Susie Scott The 2026 Mandarin Art Festival is officially underway after an early Oct. 1 planning meeting. Volunteers are needed, as well as a...

Ghost of first wife crashes the party in ‘Blithe Spirit’

By Marilyn Painter Act II Players, Mandarin's community theatre, brought a production of "Blithe Spirit" to life this past month in its new black box...

March sisters return all grown up in ‘Good Wives’

By Patty Everett Three years have passed, and the March sisters are all grown up. Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy are no longer girls. They...

Mandarin Garden Club celebrates 80 years of cultivating community

By Michele Alex The Mandarin Garden Club is celebrating 80 years of beautifying the community with an anniversary event Nov. 9 from 2 p.m. to...

Q&A with Jacksonville City Council Member Michael Boylan, District 6

Q: Last council meeting ran longer than usual. What made it so contentious? A: The meeting extended beyond our typical timeframe due to two J...

Meet Wrangler: November BFF of the Month, Mandarin

Breed: English bulldog/Boston terrier/lab mix Favorite Activity: swimming in her life jacket Favorite Food: eggs, sweet potatoes and blueberry pancakes Favorite Friends: Harper How did your BFF get...

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