This past Sunday marked the vernal equinox, also known as the beginning of astrological spring. It’s one of the two days of the year — the other being the fall equinox — when day and night are roughly equal in…
Category: Editorials
What Will We Do If (When) Putin Uses a Nuclear Weapon?
With the news that Putin’s Russian army at best is facing a stalemate in Ukraine, the odds that Putin might use a so-called tactical nuclear weapon are increasing daily. The thing about autocrats is this: Just when you think they’ve…
Guest Op-Ed: Utility Bills, Gasoline Prices and Ukraine
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house, with something to eat, free from worry and stress. Peace is not always easy. This…
Letter to the Editor
Repave the Streets To the Editor, I strongly urge our elected officials to do their part to repave the streets of Beacon Hill so we can live up to our historic designation and not be demoted to third world status.…
Freedom Isn’t Free
As the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine, fueled by the barbarism of the war criminal Vladimir Putin, continues to unfold, it is apparent that in addition to underestimating the fierce and brave resistance of the Ukrainian people, Putin also failed to…
Enjoy a Happy (and Safe) St. Patrick’s Day
Amidst all of the sadness and tragedy in the world today, the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day this Thursday (March 17) will provide a brief and welcome respite from the terrible news that we see on our televisions every day.…
Putin: Pure Evil
As regular readers of this column know, we do not view events in terms of “good vs. evil.” Over the years, we have referred to tobacco companies, polluters, et als as greedy and despicable, but describing them as “evil-doers,” as…
Energy Relief Is Needed — Suspend the Gasoline Tax
Other than a couple of on-air Fox TV personalities, the vast majority of Americans are outraged about the situation in Ukraine. But there isn’t much that we in the U.S. can do about it directly, whether individually (unless we want…
Guest Op-Ed: Is Vladimir Putin the Devil?
Dr. Glenn Mollette There is nothing good to be said about the Devil. If you don’t believe me, check out Bible. Or, just turn on the television for a reporting of the evil he spreads throughout the world. You will likely…
Letter to the Editor
An Important Conversation To the Editor, Thank you for the excellent story on electrifying gas lamps! It sets out so clearly the criteria for a pilot project: preserving the look and feel of our beloved lamps, finding a plan that…