Mr. Vasalle claims that our governor does not have a mandate and that it will be necessary for him to compromise his principles upon which he has based his agenda.  Let’s for a moment suppose that there is a mandate for the agenda for the governor and the legislature, just like the agenda of the […]

We as parents and members of the school system and society have failed terribly when our kids question why they have to stand to show respect and honor for their flag. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case, I tend to agree. But I would invite a wounded veteran to […]

This is the time of year when we really notice how much our roads have suffered over the winter. This year, the roads seem worse than ever as we drive over seemingly endless potholes. The poor condition of some of our roads and bridges is hard on our vehicles and raises serious safety concerns. The […]

There are five Democrats who have either declared or are thinking about running for president. Three ”“ Joe Biden, Bernard Sanders and Jim Webb ”“ will be over 70 years old on Inauguration Day 2017. Front-runner Hillary Clinton will be nine months short of 70. Only Martin O’Malley, who will turn 54 a couple of […]

Thursday, May 14 marks Apraxia Awareness Day. Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a speech disorder that seriously interferes with a child’s ability to develop clear speech. Apraxia is one of the most severe of childhood speech and communication disorders. I want to bring awareness to our community about this speech problem in children because […]

My intent is to support organ donation ”“ and debunk the bunk. I have no desire to get into an ongoing debate with anyone, but cannot let misinformation rule news print. Case in point is the “Reader’s Forum” addition of Mr. Novotny’s claim he is telling us “facts.” Especially not true is this bit: “An […]

I know, because I have heard many people tell me over the years and particularly lately, that many folks would like to see more honest, more direct obituaries about the lives of those who have died and the circumstances of their deaths. I don’t think it is due to some prurient interest as much as […]

The Valley News of Lebanon (N.H.), April 15: Here’s your “Jeopardy” clue of the day: This all-American boys club has remained unchanged since 1929, with no admittance to women. If you’re stumped, check your wallet or purse for government-issued hints. Well done if you replied, “Who are the men on U.S. paper currency?” From Washington […]