EDITORIAL

U.S. not yet post-racial

The election of Barack Obama as president created great optimism that America had entered a post-racial era. However, subsequent racially tinged political remarks have made it clear that such hopes were premature. More »

OPINION

Romney will duel Obama on the economy - but can he win it?

The enshrined political article of faith is that presidents and presidential candidates rise and fall on the economy. There's much to be said for that. And presumptive frontrunner for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination Mitt Romney is loudly claiming that President Barack Obama has failed on the economy. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Patrick urges state residents to 'help thy neighbors'

Last Wednesday night, I stopped by and spoke briefly at the Monson High School graduation. This was not my first time speaking to graduating students, but it was certainly one of the more poignant. More »


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What advice do you have for students during this graduation season?

Stay productive and seek job opportunities immediately. More »