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Ann Gaffney: Congratulations to Jordan Rooklyn on the outcome of the election. I wish her success in her role, and hope our shared love for this community can be a foundation for future collaboration.
Benjamin Ben-Baruch: Biden, who professed to want to spread democracy, was a significant figure in the rise of fascism in the US.
My husband and I have been members of the Collaborative Theatre Project in Medford for several years. It’s a small space where there are no bad seats. The plays never
Jeffrey Pike: Patty believes, passionately, that libraries are places where all people are welcome to explore, learn, participate, understand, interact, and grow, however they decide.
Wendy Eppinger: Nearly $1 million raised for the Perozzi Fountain.… And all parks services for us are going to be slashed?
Manuel De Aquino: The saying “cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face” is appropriate. It reflects the action of two City Council members who voted “no” to a fee to maintain parks and rec services and staffing.
John Marciano: It is absolutely clear: Only Congress shall declare war. Since World War II, however, Congress has never done this.
Benjamin Ben-Baruch: What is happening? The Trumpistas are implementing Project 25, their plan to make America fascist.
Tom Dimitre: (O’Meara) wants our Police Department to be judge and jury as to who’s excluded, taking that duty away from a judge.
Manuel De Aquino: Rep. Cliff Bentz needs to re-evaluate his perception of federal employees and speak up for them instead of downplaying the contributions they make to our communities.
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This week’s theme: bicycle shops, services and routes. Solve it in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s Crossword: OSF’s Secret Season #03
This week’s theme: four hidden tribes who had to leave our area, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Solve it in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s crossword: Enjoy the Ride #03
This week’s theme shakes things up for International Shakeout Day, Oct. 16th. Solve it in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s crossword: First Settlers #02
Ask Strider: A worried older brother asks our advice columnist’s advice. And a dog’s guardian wants to know if there is any hope getting their hat-hating dog to calm down. As always, Strider tries to give words that help!
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