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Hindsight can be brutally eye-opening, but necessary

If I am honest, writing this letter has been weighing on my mind for months, maybe even over a year. Each outrageous and...

Letters to the Editor
09 May 2022 | 03:53

I spent some time researching the wood-burning story. Here’s what I found out.

To the Editor:

I spent a few hours on the computer researching Jessica Cohen’s article on woodstoves (“‘Wood-burning heat...

Opinion
06 Apr 2022 | 05:39

I am happy that Europe has such a kind heart. Maybe we could take a lesson.

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My heart goes out to the refugees from Ukraine. I am touched by the kindness of their neighboring countries...

Letters to the Editor
06 Apr 2022 | 05:02
Timothy Spatola of Franklin and Sarah McNamara of Hamburg at the Dennis Henry Library in 2020 (Photo by Chris Wyman)
Timothy Spatola of Franklin and Sarah McNamara of Hamburg at the Dennis Henry Library in 2020 (Photo by Chris Wyman)

National Library Week 2022: Connect with Your Library

National Library Week (April 3-9) is an annual celebration highlighting the role of libraries, librarians, and library workers...

Letters to the Editor
05 Apr 2022 | 10:07

Even with safe passing law, cyclists must remain vigilant and ride safely

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In June 2021, with overwhelming bi-partisan support, the New Jersey Legislature passed the New Jersey Passing...

Letters to the Editor
28 Mar 2022 | 06:40

All children should grow up feeling accepted by their community, and loved for who they are

Editor’s note: Below is the full statement that Hope Abrams presented in part at the most recent Delaware Valley School Board...

Opinion
17 Mar 2022 | 07:47
Attorney Robert Krahulik and Warwick historian Richard Hull had an animated discussion about the First Amendment.
Attorney Robert Krahulik and Warwick historian Richard Hull had an animated discussion about the First Amendment.

First Amendment discussion raised temperatures but not the roof

Hackles were raised peacefully at a recent First Amendment discussion by two of Warwick’s prominent legal and historical...

Opinion
09 Mar 2022 | 07:04
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Local journalism is the lifeblood of a free democratic society

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Local newspapers prove their value as hometown news outlets by ensuring the health, safety and functioning...

Letters to the Editor
14 Mar 2022 | 05:05
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Flag of Ukraine

Say this prayer, dear to the Ukrainian people

Like many of you, I am saddened and heartbroken by the humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold in Ukraine. Our world...

Letters to the Editor
09 Mar 2022 | 02:58

Those who would ban books have no right to limit our children’s learning

To the Editor:

Not even six months ago, at the height of the masking debates, one of our school board directors forwarded...

Letters to the Editor
09 Mar 2022 | 02:39

Banning books will not stop children from finding out what they want to know

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In response to “Latest front in the culture wars: school library books”: It’s a very naive parent/teacher who...

Letters to the Editor
07 Mar 2022 | 06:48
Maya Angelou, American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, in 2013 (York College/Wikipedia Commons)
Maya Angelou, American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, in 2013 (York College/Wikipedia Commons)

The struggle continues, but still the African American rises

Here we are again celebrating Black History Month, here we look at all African American History. From the time we landed...

Letters to the Editor
16 Feb 2022 | 04:44
Why banning books is dangerous

Why banning books is dangerous

When I was a young teen— more years ago than I’d like to admit — I got in trouble for stealing books. I had just read Fahrenheit...

Letters to the Editor
09 Feb 2022 | 02:17

‘Bigfoots’ just don’t seem right

To the Editor:

I was going to weigh in on the vaccine issue but it seems you’ve already covered that. So! On a lighter subject...

Letters to the Editor
07 Feb 2022 | 09:19

After bear attack our communities needs education, not scary photos

I was very upset to hear of the recent bear attack exacerbated by the huge photo of a bear with its mouth open....

Letters to the Editor
07 Feb 2022 | 09:19
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