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DALTON, Mass. — Quinn R. Walton and Juliane C. Keiper have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the 2022 graduating class at Wahconah Regional High.
Quinn R. Walton and Juliane C. Keiper have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the 2022 graduating class at Wahconah Regional High School. Both students will speak at graduation
(Provided photo â Melinda Walton)
Mending fences has been on my mind. “Good fences make good neighbors,” as the saying goes. So is that what we’re supposed to do, figure out a way to repair damaged relationships with our neighbors, family, friends? It is our nature, I suppose. We mend fences so we can get along. As the pandemic shutdown unfolded, life narrowed. Work changed. Socializing essentially disappeared. While social media revved to a fevered pitch, it became less social and more agitating. Politics spiraled out of control. Where was it all going to end? Serendipity left the scene. No longer could we have all the random, pleasant, everyday interactions or annoyances that had once defined our days and connected us.
Guest Commentary
I’m sorry, I’m not buying it. I’ve read a few of the articles, seen Facebook posts. It’s not just politics. This is also about every man and their sometimes awkward, shy, misguided or even cringey attempts at gauging a woman’s interest. A touch on the arm, the back, a kiss walked away from. Is this the death of awkward flirting? Will men feel the need to always be guarded around women? Where is Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s support? Crickets, from Democrats. Few men are brave enough to speak up. They fear being labeled misogynistic, part of the problem, good ol’ boys. Speaking up to support Cuomo would be political suicide for a man. When did it become guilty until proven innocent? No groping or grabbing has been alleged. Do the governor’s words and actions rise to the level of sexual harassment? I’m not so sure. If men can’t speak up over this, who will speak for them?