Spring has sprung – as it will do – and in the greater Tri-Town area residents greet one another with broad smiles. “Nice day, today,” or “Enjoy the sunshine” because the temperatures are not-too-hot, and why not stop for a cone at Carol’s Dairy Bar (John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg), Dairy Queen.Signs of spring are right […]
Lowell’s election results demonstrated the advantage of incumbency, especially when so few voters bother to cast a ballot. It also marked a setback for the aspirations of what can be generally viewed as the new breed of city politicians, who failed to win either an additional City Council or School Committee seat.
FITCHBURG The city will be going through what’s considered to be a very busy mayoral election this year with the race now confirmed at four contenders. And the City Council is no different with the 10th candidate joining the race for five councilor-at-large seats shortly before the deadline Tuesday. The number of challengers for […]
Clackamas County libraries meeting needs of our communities February 23 2021
Opinion: Librarians have been a link to help all of us strive to maintain a sense of normalcy.
A year ago, we began to face an uncertain future involving a pandemic testing our medical, physical, social and mental abilities. People throughout our county have stepped up and made a difference for all of us as we truly take life one day at a time. We recognize and honor such needed forces such as medical personnel, grocery workers, truckers, power-line folks, firefighters and so many more who have made a difference.
One unseen vital force has been our library staffs throughout the county. Though our library doors may be temporarily closed to the public, these people have worked behind the scenes to make things happen and to assist with social and mental needs of all ages. These librarians have been a link to help all of us strive to maintain a sense of normalcy in a world of a constantly changin