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Charles E. Stanier, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 18th, 2021. He made sure he was surrounded by his loving wife of over 53 years

By Beth Lawrence

How do you avoid a healthcare crisis when more than 1,000 people lose insurance coverage? By banding together and breaking down silos.

That the American health care coverage system is broken shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone, even proponents of the 2010 Affordable Care Act who thoug...

How long have you lived in the Colchester area? Ive been here for 35 years. My family was brought up here. What’s your best memory of living here? Ive got very fond memories of the playgrounds in Castle Park. What do you like most about living here? Its easy to go for a walk in the countryside, from the front door. What’s your favourite place for a takeaway? The fish and chip shop at the junction of Rowhedge and Old Heath Roads. Coastal community - Jan Plummer lives just outside Col...

PLANS to send all school in England back at the same time could lead to a rise in Covid rates, parents and education leaders have warned. As part of his “road map” out of lockdown, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday primary and secondary schools as well as colleges will reopen next Monday (March 8). Schools have been closed to all students except those classed as vulnerable and the children of key workers since the start of the Christmas holidays in December. The Gover...

PLANS to send all school in England back at the same time could lead to a rise in Covid rates, parents and education leaders have warned. As part of his “road map” out of lockdown, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday primary and secondary schools as well as colleges will reopen next Monday (March 8). Schools have been closed to all students except those classed as vulnerable and the children of key workers since the start of the Christmas holidays in December. The Gover...

School leaders and parents in north Essex have said sending all schools in England back at once could lead to a spike in Covid cases.

School leaders and parents in north Essex have said sending all schools in England back at once could lead to a spike in Covid cases.

People have a new opportunity to enroll in health insurance for 2021 on HealthCare.gov, but only for a limited time. This new COVID-19 Special Enrollment period starts on Feb. 15 and ends on May 15. Pisgah Legal Services, Legal Aid and Mountain Projects all have health care navigators on staff and are once again offering free assistance helping people review their options and sign up for ACA health insurance. With job losses continuing to mount amid the COVID-19 resurgence, and millions of peop...