President Donald Trump often shoots verbally from the hip. Many voters like that. Many others deplore it. But Trump, while holding the most powerful office in the world, understands fully that he is bound by certain rules and traditions. One of them is that when we hold an election, the ...
To the editor: I like analogies and Mr. Clark Wagner’s was a good one on the Lifeguard President. President Trump is not suited for the job in the traditional way which is why he was a good choice. Our government is drowning from the weight of career politicians drunk with power and the ...
Each September mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members unite behind a common message aimed at saving lives. While it’s impossible to underestimate the importance of a matter of life and death, one could argue that the message of Suicide ...
Job performance should guide choice To the editor: I agree with Kathryn Moore’s comments from Wednesday, Sept. 9. She said that Republican’s do not need to vote for Trump if they do not like his candidacy. There are many notable Republicans that are not supporting Trump: the Bush ...
At least there will be no shortage of masks. So goes one joke about Halloween 2020. It will be upon us in just a few weeks. And, while it may not seem a priority to many in government at all levels, it needs to be addressed. Halloween rivals Christmas in some ways in popularity among ...
Talk about an odd turn of events — the governor’s veto on sports attendance was sustained in the state house, but not in the real world, where a federal court ruling is being used to justify a change in the governor’s demands and, well you can see how this became a problem in the ...
Workers make for successful season To the editor: On behalf of everyone that’s involved with the operation of the Burnham pool, I’d like to thank them for contributing to another successful swimming season. After being cooped up for months because of the virus, the pool opening was ...
Mention vaccines these days, and chances are the talk will be about when some protection against COVID-19 can be expected. Another killer is about to take the stage, however. “Regular” influenza — actually multiple viruses that vary in threat level, depending on the year — strikes ...
Chuck Schumer, Senate minority leader, says, “Our No. 1 goal must be to communicate the stakes of this Supreme Court fight to the American people.” He continued, “nothing is off the table.” Nothing? Not even violence? After the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice Brett ...
To the editor: I would like to answer Diane Logan’s question from her Sat. Sept. 12 letter to the editor “What would (I) have done? Call a social worker?” Well Ms. Logan, yes. That is exactly what I would have done. But first, I would have covered the naked, handcuffed, man ...