Musings on community center
Editor,
Vernon Tucker hit the nail on the head last week in the Guestatorial “The community camel,” in my opinion.
Our community cannot afford another center...
The flag must be flown
Editor,
In December 1971 the National League of POW/MIA families recognized the need for a symbol of our POW/MIAs. An advertising agency employee designed a...
Protect neighborhoods
Editor,
The owners of the home at 14 Washington St. have asked to rezone their property from R-1 Victorian Residential to C-3 Quiet Commercial to be allowed...
Education is key
Editor,
This is my reaction to the sweet and compassionate Christian lady who wrote a letter last week about who uses which bathrooms.
First, transgender people...
Avoid politics and go to the greenhouse
Editor,
Today, Thursday, I made the mistake of listening to the news about the continuing saga of greed and corruption of “our” president and his...
Big fun on White Street
Editor,
My husband and I visited your wonderful town the week of October 30. We’ve been there several times and always enjoy ourselves, but this...
Happy tails
Editor,
I keep forgetting that old adage “if it bleeds, it leads” regarding the news media and social networks. As a result, I often feel despair...
It’s a dog life
Editor,
Thank you, Independent, for being you. I am grateful for your articles and your wisdom.
I quote an excellent feminist musician, Carole King, “When I...
How strong must a man be to protect his gentleness?
Editor,
I watched our president read somber words from the teleprompter about the Las Vegas shooting. He invoked a religious atmosphere by saying the act...
Common sense is vital
Editor,
Our nation was founded on the basic principles that, “All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable...