This past Sunday marked the vernal equinox, also known as the beginning of astrological spring. It’s one of the two days of the year — the other being the fall equinox — when day and night are roughly equal in…
What Will We Do If (When) Putin Uses a Nuclear Weapon?
With the news that Putin’s Russian army at best is facing a stalemate in Ukraine, the odds that Putin might use a so-called tactical nuclear weapon are increasing daily. The thing about autocrats is this: Just when you think they’ve…
Guest Op-Ed: Utility Bills, Gasoline Prices and Ukraine
Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house, with something to eat, free from worry and stress. Peace is not always easy. This winter,…
Letter to the Editor
GALA’s Next Exhibit To the Editor, Galleries At LynnArts (GALA) is happy to announce their next exhibit: Environmental Awakening, which will run from April 1 to May 12. The show is curated by Emmanuelle Le Gal, Stefanie Timmermann and assistant…
Block, Party: Kellyn Preira’s Heroics Clinch Title for St. Mary’s
Kellyn Preira didn’t have time to weigh the options. If the St. Mary’s 5-foot-10-inch junior commits a foul and Rockland’s Julia Elie converts the layup and free throw, Rockland is the state champion. But if she comes out of nowhere…
A Priceless Quarter: Omri Merryman’s Outburst a Key to State Final Victory
Rob Merryman was in his customary mid-court seat at the Tsongas Center when the third quarter started in the Division 3 state championship game. The St. Mary’s boys basketball team trailed Watertown by four points, but in an explosive exhibition…