LTTE: Peabody hosts joyous senior holiday
To the editor: The Peabody Council on Aging held its annual Christmas party at the Peter A. Torigian Senior Center on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.There were more than... Read more.
LTTE: Our rights as Americans
To the editor When I was a college student in my late teens, I encountered a challenging book, The Rights of Americans. It noted that the original Constitution,... Read more.
LTTE: Revitalizing Stocker Playground for community use
To the editor: A recent article in The Daily Item left me with deep concerns about the future of Stocker Playground in Saugus. The article seemed to indicate that... Read more.
LTTE: Protecting youth: Call for social media ban
To the editor: The pervasive influence of social media on our youth necessitates action. Americans should advocate for a ban on social media access for those under... Read more.
LTTE: MIT surpasses Harvard as top college destination: A new paradigm in American education
To the editor: For decades, Harvard University was synonymous with academic prestige, but the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has recently surpassed... Read more.
LTTE: ‘Merry Christmas, you’re a great kid.’
To the editor: Many years ago I took a job as a pizza delivery man in order to make a few extra dollars. I had a lot of customers. Most of them were very pleasant... Read more.
LTTE: Law enforcement success overshadowed by broader issues
To the editor: Breaking news coverage of the United Health Care murder manhunt was a moment for law enforcement, and they took full advantage of it. Police and political... Read more.
LTTE: Lynn Water & Sewer Commission is working for you
To the editor: When it comes to utilities like electricity, drinking water, or wastewater, it’s usually a good thing when they operate unnoticed. However, with... Read more.
LTTE: Teacher strikes
To the editor: As the North Shore teacher strikes are settled, we still need to develop a solution for resolving impasses in public employee collective bargaining.... Read more.
LTTE: Congress needs to support SNAP
To the editor: This is the season of giving, yet Congress seems poised to do a lot of taking. Every Saturday morning, I see 1,500 families at the American Red Cross... Read more.