Opinion

Editorial: IRS answers

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Opening salvos were fired by senators on both sides of the aisle Tuesday in the hearing over the Internal Revenue Service. That Republicans and Democrats are both unhappy with the IRS and its treatment of groups with tea party or conservative affiliation when it came to their applications for tax-exempt status is probably a good thing. Nor is anyone expressing … 0

In the Arena: Pitiful Montague numbers

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Monday’s Montague annual town election was a big one for the incumbents, but not necessarily the democratic process. In a three-way race for selectman, incumbent Chris Boutwell won his second three-year term, easily outdistancing newcomers Jacobo Roque and Matthew McMullin. The three-way tussle for Gill-Montague School Committee was a little closer, with incumbents Marge Levenson and Joyce Phillips taking the two top spots … 0

Letter: Calling all veterans

Thursday, May 23, 2013

To all veterans: Please march or ride in the Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27. Each year the ranks are thinning of those that take part in paying respect to the service men and women who gave their all for our freedom. To the parents of the young and others, please inform them of the meaning of this day and attend the … 0

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