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Sepia photo of Philip Carter Shera

Local Legends: The civilian hero

Philip Carter Shera, born and raised in Oxford, wasn't a member of the U.S. Navy, but he still earned high honors for service during World War II.
Brad Spurlock May 21, 2025
Photo of a newspaper with black and white pictures of Fidel Castro playing golf

Cuba on my mind

For columnist Robert Thurston, Cuba has been a consistent presence in his political awareness since the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961.
Robert Thurston Sep 18, 2024

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