Editorials

Cherish parental teaching moments

I had my first therapy session of 2025 at Coborn’s in Melrose Thursday afternoon. Running into a woman whose Dad had passed away last year, I told her how sorry I was to hear about his …

Legacy of a prayerful man

I don’t recall if I ever voted for Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29, 2024. Carter, as a president, had just one term. He came to office following the Watergate scandal. Just how much that …

The practice of providing school lunches

In recent years, school meals have been a focus of school board meetings. Actually, discussion and interest about school meals is not new.   While the discussion today may be more about …

A life changing day Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a time when we thank men and women who served in the military. It warmed my heart Thursday afternoon as I watched Melrose American Legion 101 Post and Auxiliary members visit with …

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