Editorial

Yes It is, It’s True: Let’s regard racism as a disease

Our most persistent disease, one that just won't go away, is not influenza, a cold, cancer, diabetes or so many other popular maladies. It is racism. It also is perhaps…

Editor February 16, 2019

Editorial

Three ‘crises’ helped shape climate change denials

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” — Sir Isaac Newton's…

Editor February 11, 2019

Editorial

Will we give up our own history without a fight?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “History? What do I care about history? I AM history.” — The joke about…

Editor February 3, 2019

Editorial

City Council failed to solve a problem in subdivision

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I have long maintained that the two most important functions of elected government are…

Editor January 27, 2019

Editorial

Treasurer further explains ‘Reimagine Trash’ project

To the editor: I get the sense that whatever I say is going to be scrutinized just a tad too much, but here goes. It appears that there is built-in…

Editor January 20, 2019

Editorial

Trash vs. recycling — Penny wise and pound foolish

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Penny wise and pound foolish" is an ancient saying from Merry Olde England that…

Editor January 19, 2019

Editorial

Some Globe employees were just collateral damage

ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Workin' for the man every night and day." — Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1969, "Proud…

Editor January 13, 2019

Editorial

Wayland made a big deal about its 1st traffic light

Greetings from the Cajun south: I recently saw somewhere (can't find it now ) an old photo of the intersection of Superior and Main Street in Wayland with a traffic…

Editor January 11, 2019

Editorial

City Council should invoke ‘Rios Rule’ to allow pot sale

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I resolutely urge the Wayland City Council to invoke the "Rios Rule" to eventually…

Editor January 10, 2019

Editorial

Misunderstanding what news is has consequences

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Behind a bush, on the side of the road, there was *no* severed arm.…

Editor January 6, 2019