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Commentary: Trump’s empty bluster worked until he took on the Pope and Iran

Guest Commentary

April 22, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Matt K. Lewis Until recently, President Donald Trump always found a way to fail forward, through a … [Read more...] about Commentary: Trump’s empty bluster worked until he took on the Pope and Iran

Commentary: A lesson on ‘matters of morality’ for the vice president

Guest Commentary

April 22, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Ronald L. Hirsch The vice president has stepped into the fray between the president and Pope Leo XIV. For … [Read more...] about Commentary: A lesson on ‘matters of morality’ for the vice president

LTTE: Transparency in Saugus: The law requires more than lip service

To the editor

April 22, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Transparency is not optional in government — it is the law. And in Massachusetts, that … [Read more...] about LTTE: Transparency in Saugus: The law requires more than lip service

Commentary: A boom of independent bookstores, just when we need them most

Guest Commentary

April 21, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Mark Pearson As a blizzard blasted the East Coast in late February, a thousand booksellers from independent … [Read more...] about Commentary: A boom of independent bookstores, just when we need them most

Commentary: It’s not Persian civilization I’m worried about

Guest Commentary

April 21, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Melody Moezzi President Donald Trump has the power to end a civilization. But it’s not Iran’s. It’s … [Read more...] about Commentary: It’s not Persian civilization I’m worried about

LTTE: Reject any Farm Bill that does not protect SNAP

To the editor

April 21, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Let me make this crystal clear — no Farm Bill without SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition … [Read more...] about LTTE: Reject any Farm Bill that does not protect SNAP

LTTE: Support Dooley and Patsios for Select Board

To the editor

April 20, 2026 by To the editor

To my fellow residents of Swampscott, On Tuesday, April 28 we have an election where choosing the right … [Read more...] about LTTE: Support Dooley and Patsios for Select Board

LTTE: Vote Ted Dooley for Swampscott Select Board

To the editor

April 20, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor, I am writing in support of Ted Dooley’s candidacy for Select Board here in Swampscott. I … [Read more...] about LTTE: Vote Ted Dooley for Swampscott Select Board

LTTE: Jeff Weeden offers experience for housing authority role

To the editor

April 20, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Jeff Weeden has been involved with government and public housing for over 18 years, working … [Read more...] about LTTE: Jeff Weeden offers experience for housing authority role

LTTE: Actions by first responders

To the editor

April 20, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: I am originally from Lynn and still consider myself a true long-time Lynner. I am usually … [Read more...] about LTTE: Actions by first responders

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LTTE: Ted Dooley for the win

To the editor

April 20, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Please vote for my good friend Ted Dooley for Select Board. Ted and his wife Nicole moved to … [Read more...] about LTTE: Ted Dooley for the win

LTTE: Why I’m voting for Ted Dooley in Swampscott

To the editor

April 20, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: I’ve known Ted Dooley and his family since they moved to Swampscott about eight years ago, … [Read more...] about LTTE: Why I’m voting for Ted Dooley in Swampscott

LTTE: Protect WIC funding

To the editor

April 20, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: The Trump administration now wants to cut WIC's fruit and vegetable benefits by up to 75%. … [Read more...] about LTTE: Protect WIC funding

Editorial: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was called ‘Trump before Trump.’ Will the president also follow him in defeat?

Guest Editorial

April 17, 2026 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose … [Read more...] about Editorial: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was called ‘Trump before Trump.’ Will the president also follow him in defeat?

Shribman: Impasse in Islamabad

David M. Shribman

April 17, 2026 by David M. Shribman

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Donald Trump, president of the United States, meet Pyrrhus, king of … [Read more...] about Shribman: Impasse in Islamabad

LTTE: Wayne Spritz brings leadership, transparency to role

To the editor

April 17, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor, I am writing in strong support of Wayne Spritz’s candidacy for Swampscott Select Board. I … [Read more...] about LTTE: Wayne Spritz brings leadership, transparency to role

Editorial: President turns up the economic heat on Iran

Guest Editorial

April 16, 2026 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board The American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz … [Read more...] about Editorial: President turns up the economic heat on Iran

Commentary: Trump’s desecration of the flag

Guest Commentary

April 16, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Ronald L. Hirsch Since Trump and his followers make such a show of honoring the flag, how can I say that he … [Read more...] about Commentary: Trump’s desecration of the flag

LTTE: Wayne Godfrey: A true listener

To the editor

April 16, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: I am writing to express my strong support for Wayne Godfrey and to urge my neighbors to … [Read more...] about LTTE: Wayne Godfrey: A true listener

LTTE: Inquisitive leadership – my vote is for Ted Dooley for Swampscott

To the editor

April 16, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: My name is Mike Gambale, and I’ve worked as a commercial fisherman in Swampscott for nearly 50 … [Read more...] about LTTE: Inquisitive leadership – my vote is for Ted Dooley for Swampscott

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