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Laura Often

Laura Often is a mother of two, public relations consultant and Zumba fitness instructor.
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Family

Don’t Miss North Grafton Elementary School’s Fun Fair – This Saturday!

Stop by between 10 and 3 to enjoy a fun day for the whole family!

Stress is the Trash of Modern Life

How do you deal with the stress and pressures of everyday life?

The Nutcracker Suite

I'm excited to watch my daughter dance in Dance it Up's Nutcracker. She is filling my ballet shoes!

Halloween in Grafton is always a treat

Halloween in Grafton is spectacular and I’d like to thank the South Street residents, Boy Scouts and anyone one else in town for all that they do to make it such a fabulous event.

A Time in my Life

Dirty Dancing will always be the summer of 1987 to me.

Family

The Simple Life

There were no expensive toys or over priced tourist destinations. It was just us, enjoying the summer and what our local area has to offer.

In Praise of MY Father

A daughter realizes her dad's importance to others. Happy Father's Day!

With June Brings Change

A mother watches her children grow up.

The Vote's the Thing

I’m surprised that not everyone shares my joy of voting. I have to admit that I was dismayed to learn that only about 15 percent of the electorate in Grafton turned out to vote.

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