Few options for vets
The Monday, Sept. 10, “Few options for vets” highlights how America’s most vulnerable veterans are suffering because Congress and veterans service organizations — Legion, DAV, VFW and VVA — have failed to safeguard them.
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GUEST COMMENTARY: Gary makes its mark at Smithsonian
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. remains extremely popular even after opening more than two years ago. More than 2.5 million people have visited the museum on the National Mall since its openin…
You could save a life
September is National Suicide Prevention month. I doubt there are many people that have not felt the pain of losing someone to suicide. Most people are left in disbelief or are not surprised at all. Either way people need to…
LAURA HOLLIS: Clash of the Titans
Former President Barack Obama made his grand re-entrance onto the public political stage again last week. His speech at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was designed to inspire Democratic voters to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
Bias in Lowell football flap
If Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton flags and apparel were displayed at the Lowell-Morton football game, would they have been asked to remove them because of “political overtones?”
GUEST COMMENTARY: Rediscovering America: A quiz on Constitution Day
Constitution Day is Sept. 17. The day is set aside to commemorate the development and signing of the country’s most important document, which for more than 230 years has stood as both the plan for the American system of government…
Badgley Mischka celebrates 3 decades of glamour with an ode to Alice in Wonderland
NEW YORK — Badgley Mischka celebrated 30 years in business with a New York Fashion Week ode to Alice in Wonderland.
Medicare column inaccurate
Robert Graboyes’ column (9-13-18) on “Medicare for All” is too biased. Medicare for all would not do away with private insurance. People could still buy private insurance to cover what Medicare wouldn’t. Medicare for all would cover dental care, which…
Bacon Fest in Portage brings out culinary creativity, family fun
On a burger, deep fried on a stick, coating a marshmallow, covered in chocolate, mixed in a milkshake — bacon was front and center in all of its forms Saturday at Portage’s Bacon Fest.