Opinion
OPALCO democratic principles tested by broadband initiative | Guest column
The 2nd principle is democratic control by the members who actively participate in setting policies and important decisions.The…
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Ring in the new year with… elections? | Editorial
San Juan County last had three elected legislators in 2005, under the commission system foresaken by the freeholders,…
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Lessons learned in ‘Sandy’ tragedy | Guest Column
It is in the embrace of strangers — not higher walls — wherein lies our long-term salvation from…
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Priorities misplaced in background checks by state | Guest Column
Are attorneys really that much more of a threat to public safety than firearms? It would appear so,…
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PIMC not so ready to roll after all | Letters
The thing the hospital administrators and board members need to remember is that trust is not a given,…
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Public pressure could curb runoff | Letters
Without the straw filters, large quantities of silt, asphalt pieces, oil, and other toxins will again be going…
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Time to count (nurture) our blessings | Guest Column
Greatest gifts in life are often free, but can disappear if they’re not cared for
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So, what’s my home really worth? | Guest column
We feel that this is a "rocky bottom" in our market and we don't anticipate any large downward…
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‘Tis the season to shop on island | Opinion
The best way to keep our islands thriving is to support local businesses. Studies show that two-thirds of…
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Flu shots: good idea for all | Guest Column
Vaccines cause the immune system to develop the same response as it does to a real infection so…
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Journal political cartoon; Dec. 5 edition | Opinion
The lighter side of the post-election landscape, and life without Twinkies
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Pulling the brake before we go over the fiscal cliff | Guest Column
A balanced approach will be critical in cutting the deficit without undermining economic growth
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Faults aplenty in CAO, ‘weak’ isn’t one | Guest Column
The proposed CAO is not “weak” — ineffectual, perhaps, while having the added feature of being burdensome and…