The Mercury’s Sound Off for Wednesday, Nov. 30

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RSThe Republican Committee in Berks County has filed a whole boatload of petitions for election recounts in 30 districts. Missing from the inflation story was the fact that energy cost increases were a direct result of Joe Biden canceling oil lease sales and pipelines on his first day in office. Jane BatdorfGreg Howey, if Special Counsel Smith charges Trump, Trump will say it’s a lie and his supporters will believe him, end of story. Robert MinningerThe effectiveness of Joe Biden is on full display. Joe Biden has done nothing.
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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Friday, Oct. 21

FelixThere is one thing that is guaranteed and that is that gas is going up after this election. They are good at being arrogant and dismissive but don’t ask them anything substantive; you’ll be in for a long wait! What more do the people need to see from this president to realize he is trying to ruin this country? Publication of Sound Off submissions is at the sole discretion of the editor. You must use “Sound Off” in the subject line of the email.

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Heat again stung by Celtics, fall to 0-2 with 111-104 loss

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Bay Area pumpkin patch open for business

Joan Madsen was integral to hers, having hosted thousands of children every year at her namesake pumpkin patch outside of Livermore. Many were devastated when the 82-year-old died earlier this year, especially her daughter Annie and son Dave, who have been tasked with carrying on their mother’s work at Joan’s Farm and Pumpkin Patch. Many feared the pumpkin patch wouldn’t open this fall, but on Oct. 1, Annie and Dave opened the doors for the 32nd time. There’s usually about 200 little pumpkins in a bin or 12 big ones. “And it all started as just a little pumpkin patch under an oak tree.”Livermore resident Merry Carter couldn’t count the number of pumpkins her family has bought at the patch.

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Blacy’s jewelers celebrates 20th anniversary in Old Town

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