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Opinion

  • Viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Omnibus delivers for New England

    James T. Brett Updated: January 23, 2023

    In November, Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.7-trillion Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which The New England Council believes will drive our region’s economic growth.

    James T. Brett Updated: January 23, 2023
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: UMass Memorial, Heywood cancel merger

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: January 23, 2023

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: January 23, 2023
  • editorial cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Polar Park contractor's $2M fine

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: January 9, 2023

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: January 9, 2023
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    Viewpoint: Early college boosts the workforce

    Karen Pelletier, Erika Giampietro, and Jennifer Davis-Carey Updated: January 9, 2023

    Today, 80% of good-paying jobs require a postsecondary education, and differences in educational attainment have a profound impact on students’ future earnings.

    Karen Pelletier, Erika Giampietro, and Jennifer Davis-Carey Updated: January 9, 2023
  • Viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Helping nature, helping ourselves

    Lisa Vernegaard Updated: November 28, 2022

    We must recognize and embrace the power of nature-based solutions to combat many climate challenges.

    Lisa Vernegaard Updated: November 28, 2022
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Hudson warehouse

    Updated: November 28, 2022

    Updated: November 28, 2022
  • focus on health care

    My son, in crisis, one year later

    Brad Kane Updated: November 14, 2022

    Today, when people discuss solutions to fix the systemic problems in behavioral health care, my thoughts drift to those who already sought out help and couldn’t find it: the homeless, the incarcerated, those suffering in silence at home, those who

    Brad Kane Updated: November 14, 2022
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    Five reasons to promote diversity in your workforce

    Timothy Johnson Updated: November 14, 2022

    A diverse workforce that includes a variety of perspectives, experiences, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and social distinctions can provide the workforce makeup necessary for an impactful sharing of ideas that sparks innovation.

    Timothy Johnson Updated: November 14, 2022
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: The city manager search ends

    Ramón L. Sandoval November 14, 2022

    Ramón L. Sandoval November 14, 2022
  • viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Merit shops comprise majority of construction workforce

    Jason Kauppi Updated: October 17, 2022

    When it comes to counting members, organized labor includes those swinging golf clubs along with those swinging hammers. Dues-paying retirees are counted along with working members. 

    Jason Kauppi Updated: October 17, 2022
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Route 146 development

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: October 17, 2022

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: October 17, 2022
  • Editorial Cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Downtown development stoppage

    Ramón L. Sandoval October 3, 2022

    Ramón L. Sandoval October 3, 2022
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    Viewpoint: Why a nonprofit?

    Carla Delacruz Davila Updated: October 3, 2022

    The entrepreneurial spirit is in full bloom; from expansions of small businesses, influx of content creators, downfalls of large corporations, and the great resignation, it inspires us to follow our lifelong dreams of being our own boss and

    Carla Delacruz Davila Updated: October 3, 2022
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    Viewpoint: Work from home, or work from the library

    Jason Homer Updated: September 19, 2022

    Co-working facilities provide benefits to some, but not all have the financial or transportation means to benefit from those resources. Enter your public library.

    Jason Homer Updated: September 19, 2022
  • editorial cartoon

    A Thousand Words: Local news revival

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: September 19, 2022

    Ramón L. Sandoval Updated: September 19, 2022
  • viewpoint

    What does a leader look like?

    Julie Bowditch Updated: September 5, 2022

    Are executives not only male in our mind’s eye, but also white, clean-shaven, and wearing a suit? Do we picture them driving to meetings from suburbia in their shiny sedans streaming classic rock?

    Julie Bowditch Updated: September 5, 2022