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LTTE: Saugus leader re-introduces himself

To the editor

September 12, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: Fellow Saugus Residents! My legal name is Joseph “Dennis” Gould, but I go by Dennis in … [Read more...] about LTTE: Saugus leader re-introduces himself

Shribman: Could our current leaders pass the citizenship test?

David M. Shribman

September 12, 2025 by David M. Shribman

The overhaul of American attitudes toward immigration has many fronts. One is the border, both the southern … [Read more...] about Shribman: Could our current leaders pass the citizenship test?

McNamara: I thought rabies was a thing of the past — until my dog had a run-in with a rabid bat

Guest Commentary

September 12, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Mary McNamara Since I became an adult, the list of things that I feel fairly confident will never happen to … [Read more...] about McNamara: I thought rabies was a thing of the past — until my dog had a run-in with a rabid bat

Calmes: Democrats should force a shutdown to save the government

Guest Commentary

September 12, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Jackie Calmes Democrats have to change their ways. Ideally yesterday. The Democratic Party is the … [Read more...] about Calmes: Democrats should force a shutdown to save the government

LTTE: Moulton should focus on unity, not division

To the editor

September 12, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: In response to Seth Moulton’s interview on CNN: It would have been far more appropriate to … [Read more...] about LTTE: Moulton should focus on unity, not division

Editorial: RFK Jr.’s vision for the CDC should alarm Congress

Guest Editorial

September 12, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Tribune News Service’s Editorial Board. Susan Monarez’s 28-day tenure as the nation’s … [Read more...] about Editorial: RFK Jr.’s vision for the CDC should alarm Congress

McFarlane: Grieving a beloved animal companion? You’re not alone—and it’s perfectly healthy.

Guest Commentary

September 11, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Sarah McFarlane My cat, Thorwald, was my constant companion for 11 years. We bonded instantly at the shelter … [Read more...] about McFarlane: Grieving a beloved animal companion? You’re not alone—and it’s perfectly healthy.

Editorial: Political violence has to stop

Guest Editorial

September 11, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Idaho Statesman Editorial Board. The killing of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday on a college … [Read more...] about Editorial: Political violence has to stop

Barabak: ‘I think it was recklessness’: Harris criticizes Biden’s late exit from 2024 campaign

Guest Commentary

September 11, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Mark Z. Barabak When Kamala Harris left the White House, she was trailed by three big questions. She’s now … [Read more...] about Barabak: ‘I think it was recklessness’: Harris criticizes Biden’s late exit from 2024 campaign

Editorial: Trump makes — some — sense on vaccines this time. Florida should listen.

Guest Editorial

September 10, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by the Miami Herald Editorial Board. It’s hard to pin down exactly where President Donald … [Read more...] about Editorial: Trump makes — some — sense on vaccines this time. Florida should listen.

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Arellano: Trump’s mirage economy is putting America in foreclosure

Guest Commentary

September 10, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Gustavo Arellano President Donald Trump likes to brand himself a business genius. But for average Americans … [Read more...] about Arellano: Trump’s mirage economy is putting America in foreclosure

Florez: You look Latino. You speak Spanish. You work hard. That’s now probable cause.

Guest Commentary

September 10, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Dean Florez When I was a young UCLA constitutional law major, we learned that the Constitution wasn’t just … [Read more...] about Florez: You look Latino. You speak Spanish. You work hard. That’s now probable cause.

LTTE: Bill would strip local control on health curriculum

To the editor

September 9, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: On Sept. 16, the Joint Committee on Education will hold a hearing on “An Act Relative to … [Read more...] about LTTE: Bill would strip local control on health curriculum

LTTE: GE Lynn River Works alumni plan September reunion

To the editor

September 9, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: The GE Lynn River Works GEAA Apprentice Alumni is hosting a reunion for all graduates of the … [Read more...] about LTTE: GE Lynn River Works alumni plan September reunion

Crisp: Resisting creeping authoritarianism will require confidence and courage

Guest Commentary

September 9, 2025 by Guest Commentary

John M. Crisp At about the time President Donald Trump issued his Aug. 25 Executive Order entitled … [Read more...] about Crisp: Resisting creeping authoritarianism will require confidence and courage

Jacobson: Billion-dollar Powerball jackpots are all about marketing, not money

Guest Commentary

September 9, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Sheldon H. Jacobson Two winners in Missouri and Texas split the $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot (with a cash … [Read more...] about Jacobson: Billion-dollar Powerball jackpots are all about marketing, not money

LTTE: Grateful for honor of John Hoffman Way

To the editor

September 8, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I’m sorry for being a day late and a dollar short in writing this letter. I tried to think of … [Read more...] about LTTE: Grateful for honor of John Hoffman Way

LTTE: End gerrymandering and impose term limits

To the editor

September 8, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I am responding to the “I want a real choice in state elections” letter in the Sept. 3 edition … [Read more...] about LTTE: End gerrymandering and impose term limits

Editorial: Wait. Those McDonald’s combo meals weren’t extra value after all?

Guest Editorial

September 8, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board. As fans of the Golden Arches, we recall the days when … [Read more...] about Editorial: Wait. Those McDonald’s combo meals weren’t extra value after all?

McCarriston: Mini toys, microphones and the meaning of goodbye

Guest Commentary

September 8, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Christine McCarriston When my oldest daughter moved out three years ago, I of course called my mom. I was … [Read more...] about McCarriston: Mini toys, microphones and the meaning of goodbye

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