Every 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
Opinion
Commentary: Harmless to practice French with ChatGPT? Au contraire.
Guest Commentary
Michael 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 Editor
To 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 editor
To 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
LTTE: Wayne Spritz is the obvious choice for Swampscott Select Board
To the editorTo the editor: For a long time, I knew of Wayne Spritz just as a guy who is on Swampscott’s Solid Waste … [Read more...] about LTTE: Wayne Spritz is the obvious choice for Swampscott Select Board
LTTE: Preserve Glover House, create park space instead
To the editorTo the editor: I believe that the original Glover House was expanded by the restaurant now in disgrace. Why … [Read more...] about LTTE: Preserve Glover House, create park space instead
Amanda Lurey: Stop interrupting, Mr. President
Amanda LureyHaving gotten home from the relentless churn of a 24-hour news cycle, all I yearned for was to slip off my … [Read more...] about Amanda Lurey: Stop interrupting, Mr. President
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Shribman: Artemis II symbolizes a half-century of change
David M. Shribman
David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Same destination, different country. The nation that dares to send … [Read more...] about Shribman: Artemis II symbolizes a half-century of change
LTTE: What happens when a town begins to forget its own story?
To The EditorTo the editor: In the coastal town of Swampscott, where history lingers in the clapboards, two homes stand as … [Read more...] about LTTE: What happens when a town begins to forget its own story?
LTTE: Peaceful protest shows community unity
To the editor
To the editor: I am a proud grandmother who joined with Peabody citizens aged 3 to 83 to show up in Peabody … [Read more...] about LTTE: Peaceful protest shows community unity
LTTE: King’s Beach 2025: A resounding success for stormwater and science
To the editorTo the editor: In Summer 2025, Lynn and Swampscott installed and operated a UV Disinfection System on the … [Read more...] about LTTE: King’s Beach 2025: A resounding success for stormwater and science
Commentary: Preserving the best parts of César Chávez’s legacy
Guest CommentaryFlorencia Ramirez One summer day in 1988, before the sun rose, my parents packed my three younger sisters and … [Read more...] about Commentary: Preserving the best parts of César Chávez’s legacy
Commentary: How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere
Guest CommentaryE.J. Antoni Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war, but the situation could get … [Read more...] about Commentary: How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere
LTTE: Thank you
To the editorTo the editor: I want to send a thank you to both Ward Six Councilor Fred Hogan and State Rep. Sean Reid … [Read more...] about LTTE: Thank you
ML Cavanaugh: How will Iran war end? Americans’ pain will become unbearable.
Guest CommentaryCaskets demand explanations. Thirteen American service members have been killed and more than 300 wounded … [Read more...] about ML Cavanaugh: How will Iran war end? Americans’ pain will become unbearable.
Msgr. Paul V. Garrity: Moral blindness
Msgr. Paul V. GarrityMoral blindness is a philosophical way of talking about people who have either lost or never had an … [Read more...] about Msgr. Paul V. Garrity: Moral blindness
LTTE: Saugus Has the resources — are we using them wisely for our schools?
To the editorTo the editor: If the Town Manager and the Saugus Board of Selectmen do not correct their school budget … [Read more...] about LTTE: Saugus Has the resources — are we using them wisely for our schools?