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LTTE: When ‘once poisonous, always poisonous’ defies both law and logic

To the editor

October 20, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: The ongoing case of Town of Nahant v. Northeastern University concerns Nahant’s effort to … [Read more...] about LTTE: When ‘once poisonous, always poisonous’ defies both law and logic

Commentary: Donald Trump applies his strongman approach to Latin America

Guest Commentary

October 20, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Elizabeth Shackelford Other than frustration at surging migration, Latin America has not merited the same … [Read more...] about Commentary: Donald Trump applies his strongman approach to Latin America

LTTE: I endorse Tristan Smith

To the editor

October 20, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I am writing to express my wholehearted support for Tristan Smith for the Lynn School … [Read more...] about LTTE: I endorse Tristan Smith

LTTE: Join me in supporting Debra Panetta

To the editor

October 20, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: Hello, my name is Mary St. Cyr, and I am a lifetime friend of Debra Panetta. Debra Panetta, … [Read more...] about LTTE: Join me in supporting Debra Panetta

LTTE: Debra Panetta is a professional

To the editor

October 20, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I am writing to endorse Debra Panetta for Selectman. I have watched the Selectmen meetings … [Read more...] about LTTE: Debra Panetta is a professional

Commentary: Authorities devalue the law when they hide behind masks

Guest Commentary

October 17, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Stephen Downing As a young recruit, the first thing I learned when I pinned on a badge was simple but … [Read more...] about Commentary: Authorities devalue the law when they hide behind masks

Shribman: The many contradictions of Donald Trump

David M. Shribman

October 17, 2025 by David M. Shribman

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE What to make of Donald Trump now? What to make of a president who … [Read more...] about Shribman: The many contradictions of Donald Trump

Commentary: Pro-Hamas protesters need to find a new chant

Guest Commentary

October 16, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Joe Battenfeld The “free Palestine” movement needs to find a new chant after President Donald Trump brokered … [Read more...] about Commentary: Pro-Hamas protesters need to find a new chant

Commentary: The masking of ICE agents is indefensible

Guest Commentary

October 16, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Amy Dru Stanley and Craig Becker Last month, a federal judge observed that masked figures were creating … [Read more...] about Commentary: The masking of ICE agents is indefensible

LTTE: Flax Pond Association steps up

To The Editor

October 16, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: Thirteen years ago, a small group of friends decided to step up to help one of Lynn's great … [Read more...] about LTTE: Flax Pond Association steps up

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Commentary: From Nixon to Trump: How scandals reshape power, not justice

Guest Commentary

October 15, 2025 by Guest Commentary

The American political system flatters itself with tales of enduring resilience. We are told that each scandal … [Read more...] about Commentary: From Nixon to Trump: How scandals reshape power, not justice

Cohen is logical choice for interim superintendent

Item Editorial

October 15, 2025 by Item Editorial

When the Lynn School Committee gathers Thursday night for the purpose of selecting an interim superintendent … [Read more...] about Cohen is logical choice for interim superintendent

LTTE: Lynn’s new composting program is a step forward

To The Editor

October 15, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: Massachusetts is running out of landfill space. To address this, the Department of … [Read more...] about LTTE: Lynn’s new composting program is a step forward

LTTE: Lynn should hire its next superintendent from within

To the editor

October 14, 2025 by To the editor

To the Lynn School Committee, In May 2018, Patrick Tutwiler was hired as superintendent, and in August … [Read more...] about LTTE: Lynn should hire its next superintendent from within

LTTE: King’s Beach UV report incomplete

To the editor

October 14, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor, While our elected officials pat themselves on the back for the "success" of the summer’s UV … [Read more...] about LTTE: King’s Beach UV report incomplete

LTTE: End the shutdown by fixing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

To the editor

October 14, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor, Once again, Congress has shut down the federal government, disrupting critical services and … [Read more...] about LTTE: End the shutdown by fixing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Editorial: Only U.S. pressure can turn Gaza ceasefire into real peace

Guest Editorial

October 14, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board. More than two years after they were seized by Hamas … [Read more...] about Editorial: Only U.S. pressure can turn Gaza ceasefire into real peace

LTTE: ‘Apparent interference from the School Committee has systematically undercut the superintendent’s authority’

To the editor

October 14, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: The recent departure of two highly qualified superintendents of color from our district is … [Read more...] about LTTE: ‘Apparent interference from the School Committee has systematically undercut the superintendent’s authority’

Commentary: The youth crisis is really about the rise of the NEETs

Guest Commentary

October 10, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Kathryn Anne Edwards The rising unemployment rate among U.S. workers aged 16 to 24 — it hit 10.5% in August, … [Read more...] about Commentary: The youth crisis is really about the rise of the NEETs

Shribman: Fort sumter has much to say about American division

Guest Commentary

October 10, 2025 by Guest Commentary

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE CHARLESTON, S.C. — On an artificial island 4 miles from downtown … [Read more...] about Shribman: Fort sumter has much to say about American division

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