Into Harm's Way

Several weeks have passed since President Obama delivered his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech in Oslo; and, despite my strong admiration for him and my respect for his convictions, some of what he said still deeply troubles me. As Commander-in-Chief, his hopeful...

Moody Morning

Would you believe me if I told you this is true? Around 7:35 this morning, I asked eldest child, Ezekiel, to wake his middle two brothers, because it was late and I was making breakfasts and lunches and he, Ezekiel, was awaiting one of those breakfasts (I don’t...

The FCC Adds an Asterisk to Net Neutrality

For decades now, the Internet has thrived with minimal regulation. As it increasingly moves from a fringe medium to the primary one through which business, entertainment and ideas are carried on and exchanged, the threat of regulation looms large. To preserve what is...
Three Hilltown Schools to Close

Three Hilltown Schools to Close

Starting next fall, approximately 200 children will have to travel a bit farther to go to school, thanks to a 13-3 vote by the Gateway Regional School Committee whose primary effect will be the closing of three rural elementary schools. Russell Elementary, Blandford...