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TweetPinShareDear Editor: I am the daughter of two hard-working Mexican immigrants who came to this country for a better future not only for them but for their children. My family …
Letter to the Editor: Border Patrol should focus on criminals for deportation Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin Pollyanna oldsters, please stop telling everyone how aging is akin to a scrumptious cupcake with icing and sprinkles. What a crock of nonsense. Discontinue the discussion …
Editorial: Aging Pollyanna people Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin Shhh . . . do you hear that? Close your mouth and eyes. Open your ears and pay attention. It’s the sound of World Listening Day; …
Editorial: World Listening Day Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin Water was probably the substance for the first mirrors; reflecting images back to humans. The earliest mirrors were from polished stone and black volcanic glass obsidian. …
Editorial: Who do we see in the mirror on our walls? Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Sue Marceau Speak up for women in the crusade for amends to people whom society has exploited and neglected. If anyone or any group deserves compensation for evils …
Editorial: ERA ratification signifies a vote for family Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin When unexpected death enters our world, we are caught off-guard and unprepared for the intense loss and agonizing pain. We did not get to say good-bye …
Editorial: Grieving the sudden death of a parent Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Column By Melissa Martin My favorite vacation spot is any place with an ocean and a beach — God’s natural playground created for fun in …
Editorial: Respect the oceans 365 days a year Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin “Smartphone Zombies, Look Up!” is the title of a recent newspaper article in the Straits Times in Singapore. In a nutshell, Smartphone zombies are people that …
Editorial: Cellular phone abuser-users Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin Suicide is the second leading cause of death between children ages 10 to18 in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. A …
Editorial: Parents, please talk about suicide prevention Read More
TweetPinShareAs we leave the Woodbury Fire, the members of the Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team 2 would like to extend our sincere thanks to the people who provided …
Letter to the Editor: Woodbury Fire team thanks public Read More