Where has all the whimsy gone? Where are the McDonald’s playpens with bold colors that carry children’s … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Della Piana: When did they outlaw fun?
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LTTE: Celebrating community spirit on JJ’s Superhero Wish Day
To the editor
To the editor: As the proud CEO of Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, I witness beautiful acts of … [Read more...] about LTTE: Celebrating community spirit on JJ’s Superhero Wish Day
LTTE: Wishes for the community ahead of Swampscott election
To the editor
To the editor, Some wishes for myself, the candidates, and fellow residents for the 2026 Town of Swampscott … [Read more...] about LTTE: Wishes for the community ahead of Swampscott election
LTTE: Support for Wayne Spritz
To the editor
To the editor: In the upcoming Swampscott elections, Wayne Spritz is running for Select Board, and I want … [Read more...] about LTTE: Support for Wayne Spritz
Jim Walsh: Our then, Trump’s now
Jim Walsh
My Swampscott friend Ralph Edwards and I have worked on many projects together over the years. We continue to … [Read more...] about Jim Walsh: Our then, Trump’s now
LTTE: Turning Saugus vacant schools into revenue and a community asset
To the editorTo the editor: As a concerned resident of Saugus, I want to share my perspective on the challenges our town … [Read more...] about LTTE: Turning Saugus vacant schools into revenue and a community asset
LTTE: The King’s Beach UV Pilot: A Broken Chain of Accountability
To the editorThe King’s Beach UV Pilot: A Broken Chain of Accountability State and local officials have championed the … [Read more...] about LTTE: The King’s Beach UV Pilot: A Broken Chain of Accountability
LTTE: After Hawthorne: What Becomes of a Legacy?
To the editor
To the editor: With the closing of Hawthorne by the Sea on Nov. 15, 2025, the North Shore lost more than a … [Read more...] about LTTE: After Hawthorne: What Becomes of a Legacy?
Editorial: Democrats embrace write-off that favors high earners
Guest Editorial
Editorial written by Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board Tax day is nearly upon us, reigniting the … [Read more...] about Editorial: Democrats embrace write-off that favors high earners
Commentary: Our NATO allies are unwilling to play Donald Trump’s game this time around
Guest Commentary
Daniel DePetris Mark Rutte may not be a household name in the Chicago area or the rest of America, but the … [Read more...] about Commentary: Our NATO allies are unwilling to play Donald Trump’s game this time around
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LTTE: Wayne Godfrey earns strong support for Swampscott Select Board
To the editorTo the editor: We are writing to express our strong support for Wayne Godfrey for the Swampscott Select … [Read more...] about LTTE: Wayne Godfrey earns strong support for Swampscott Select Board
Commentary: Iranians, facing war, repression, and ruin, are not defined by their leaders
Guest CommentaryPegah Banihashemi More than a month into the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, ordinary Iranians are living … [Read more...] about Commentary: Iranians, facing war, repression, and ruin, are not defined by their leaders
Commentary: Americans deserve answers about civilian casualties in Iran
Guest CommentarySarah Yager We’ve seen this pattern before. A U.S. missile strike. An initial statement emphasizing … [Read more...] about Commentary: Americans deserve answers about civilian casualties in Iran
I am part of the statistic
Briana AlvarezEvery April for the past four years, I have gone through a mental Olympics. Does my story even count? Many … [Read more...] about I am part of the statistic
Commentary: Harmless to practice French with ChatGPT? Au contraire.
Guest CommentaryMichael Laser Because my wife and I want to visit Paris, I started casually studying French, first with … [Read more...] about Commentary: Harmless to practice French with ChatGPT? Au contraire.
Commentary: What can Democrats stand for when there’s no Trump to stand against?
Guest CommentaryMatt K. Lewis Thanks in large part to President Donald Trump’s disastrous policies, Democrats have a decent … [Read more...] about Commentary: What can Democrats stand for when there’s no Trump to stand against?
Erin Hickey: (In defense of parentheses)
Erin HickeySometimes, I like to think that within the Associated Press, there is a Stylebook Enforcement Division. And … [Read more...] about Erin Hickey: (In defense of parentheses)
Commentary: The Iran war triggers the U.S. economy’s engine light
Guest CommentaryBruce Yandle When the Trump administration launched the war in Iran a month ago, higher oil and energy prices … [Read more...] about Commentary: The Iran war triggers the U.S. economy’s engine light
LTTE: In Support of Wayne Spritz for Swampscott Select Board
To The EditorTo the editor: I write in strong support of Wayne Spritz for the Select Board in Swampscott. Wayne has my … [Read more...] about LTTE: In Support of Wayne Spritz for Swampscott Select Board
LTTE: Illogical smear campaign against Saugus administration
To the editorTo the editor: The Saugus school budget debate is driven by manipulated statistics and a false narrative … [Read more...] about LTTE: Illogical smear campaign against Saugus administration