Opinion

Thu
15
Feb

Nature and Society: Grief

Many grieving families turn inward, withdrawing from daily life to cope with their loss. But the Schonfeld family did it differently, and it was beautiful. Instead of withdrawing, they opened their arms and reached out to family, to friends and to the whole community.

Thu
15
Feb

Clergy Corner: When you feel alone

Shortly after we were married, my wife and I thought about places we’d want to visit. I psyched myself out thinking about all the problems. There might be a language deficit. There might be a safety issue. We might not find anyone who spoke English, and we might have a problem finding a place to sleep.

Thu
08
Feb

STANEK COLUMN: Pause before you post

We all need to rant sometimes. The questions are to whom and where.

It’s so easy and tempting to hop on social media and let the keystrokes fly. When the emotion is spent, though, you might find out it wasn’t the wisest decision.

Thu
08
Feb

YRTK: Don’t charge records requesters for redactions


Amanda St. Hilaire. (Submitted photo)

You’ve already paid for them. They’re yours. But if you want to see the public records that show what your government is doing, some state lawmakers want you to pay again — this time, for redactions.

 That’s right. They want you to pay more to get less.

Thu
08
Feb

Nature and Society: The annual auction

Oh, I love that auction! It's a blend of a family reunion, charity bazaar and community party. We all work together and we raise a lot of money for services here in our community. And we have fun! Most of the goodies I scored are gone now (who is David Warner and where did he learn to make that chocolate dipped shortbread???)

Thu
08
Feb

Letter: Republicans have not helped masses

It’s confusing today to understand all we read or hear in the news. However, it’s important when voting, to look for decency and honesty in those who represent us. In recent years, Republicans have done nothing to help ordinary people.

Thu
08
Feb

Letter: Do not vote for leaders who back dictators

Vlad Putin, Kim Jung Un, Victor Orban, and Xi Jinping are all praised by Donald Trump.

The Trump-loved dictators along with Iran are all supporting Russia and its invasion of Ukraine.

Thu
08
Feb

Clergy Corner: Weakness doesn't define you

He was resigned to live the rest of his life in despair. His wife had begged him to get help for his alcoholism through their entire marriage. Now suddenly, she was gone and so was any opportunity to make up for being a lousy husband and father. It was too late.

Wed
31
Jan

Letter: Party mob mentality

Lauren Bobert, currently a House of Representatives member from Colorado, recently participated in a debate with other Republican candidates for a House seat. Six of the nine candidates, including Bobert, admitted to having an arrest record. Why is this not a surprise?

Wed
31
Jan

STANEK COLUMN: We share farmers’ fates

If you don’t know what’s happening in agriculture in Europe right now, I strongly encourage you to read the latest international news. It bears a frightening resemblance to what’s happening – and could happen — here in the U.S.

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