Ask the Psychic: The dynamics of karmic relationships
DEAR BONNIE: I am going through some very emotional trials with my relationship lately. It’s...
Opinion
Written in Granite: Nashua should let police drone fleet fly
Almost $5.7 million is big money, but many residents would agree that it's an excellent...
Editorial: State agency would provide oversight of young athletes
For generations, youth sports in Massachusetts meant a Little League baseball game or a town-run...
The Column: Superior Court deal closes
LOCAL DEVELOPER Tim Kihiko officially closed on the Superior Courthouse deal Tuesday.
Pet Talk: When were felines domesticated?
DEAR PET TALK: August has the Dog Days, plus National Dog Day. I want to...
Pet of the Week: Rosie
Rosie is just four years old but has a complex and delightful personality. Currently at...
Editorial: Academic rankings prompt differing schools of thought
The most recent ranking of the state's best public high schools differed little from previous versions.
Letters to the Editor: Political endorsements and more
Letters to the Editor: Political endorsements and more
Our Common Dharma: Why you should feel slightly in over your head
There’s a very important headspace where we stop feeling safe — but haven’t yet become...
Editorial: Beware of this invasive insect’s destructive reach
If you happen across a distinctive spotted bug on your sidewalk or a red-winged insect...
Behind the Bylines: Journalism needs a different kind of engagement
I can’t tell you how many rooms I have sat in where conversations among journalism...
Editorial: Lottery should take youth-luring criticism seriously
Less than a month after its highly anticipated launch, the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new online...
Op-ed: Across the state the way people are traveling is evolving and we must evolve with it
In Boston, electric bicycles, scooters, mopeds, and other micromobility devices have become an increasingly common...
Editorial: Survey — voters back spirit, intent of most state ballot questions
The majority of ballot measures that will appear on the November ballot seem to align...
Myers: Don’t forget the real victims in Clancy case
Cora was five years old. Dawson was three. Callan was eight months old.
Editorial: Encouraging, unsettling Devens developments
The recent upbeat developments on the Devens housing front have helped mask the mounting obstacles...
Written in Granite: Court coverage can be captivating
I like watching criminal trials carried live, and I'm not alone. This type of coverage...
The Column: New Rourke Bridge a ‘site’ to behold
THE BAD news with the dry weather is that the lack of rain is exacerbating...
Pet Talk: Celebrating National Dog Day
DEAR PET TALK: Last week you wrote about the "dog days." National Dog Day is...
Pet of the Week: Orange you glad to meet Goldie?
Our family is totally wild about orange striped tomcats — and urge anyone who loves...
Editorial: Speed limits aren’t simply suggestions
You’re traveling down the highway at a reasonable speed and then whoosh – someone blows...
Letters to the Editor: Primary endorsements, opinion responses and more
Letters to the Editor: Primary endorsements, opinion responses and more
Editorial: Triple E disclosure reminder of lurking outdoor threats
We used to associate August in New England with lazy beach days, backyard barbecues, and...
Our Common Dharma: Benjamin Franklin’s bare booty
Benjamin Franklin was one of the most practical people who ever lived. Yet among all...
Jeff Robbins: The Democrats’ impeachment imperative
Except for those in districts that are deeply, deeply blue, Democratic Congressional nominees won't be...
Commentary: We helped elect Robinson, but here’s why we are backing Betts
Five years ago, we were part of the small team that worked to elect Corey...
Behind the Bylines: Paying attention to place
A couple of days ago, I had the privilege of attending a meeting with community...
Editorial: UMass Lowell comes full circle with joint Defense Dept. venture
Past becomes prologue. That succinctly capsulates UMass Lowell’s participation in a cutting-edge manufacturing project with...
Pozniak: Security guards should be trained, certified
Massachusetts should establish a statewide best practice certification program for every unarmed and armed security...
Stages: Stratton Players hold auditions for “America at 250+”
It’s that time of year when you feel like taking a nap or going into...
Eye on Art: Whistler exhibit celebrates artists influenced by Jack Kerouac
Lowell is the birthplace of such luminaries as artist James McNeill Whistler, actress Bette Davis...
Eye on Health: Recognizing Alzheimer’s disease early in Greater Lowell
Dr. Jonathan Moray, a neurologist at Lowell General Hospital was recently asked about ways to...
Commentary: Gubernatorial déjà vu?
In 2022, Massachusetts Republicans overwhelmingly endorsed Geoff Diehl for governor, giving him 71 percent of...
Ask the Psychic: About self-love
Dear Bonnie: My husband says I seek others' approval before I make any decisions. He...
Written in Granite: Branching out into the neighborhood
I didn't expect this, but there she was. I took it as a sign of...
Commentary: Unexpected zen at LeLacheur Park
Lowell Spinners spin out a baseball beauty
Lowell Bicentennial: Greater Lowell Native American history
Editor's note: Former UMass Lowell Professor Robert Forrant wrote this column in conjunction with Deirdre Hutchison,...
The Column: Summertime in the Mill City heats up
IT MAY be the dog days of summer, but the month of August is business...
Editorial: Returning reasoned local control of our school, public libraries
“An Act regarding free expression," recently signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey, seeks to...
Pet of the Week: Kathy the kitty
Street Cat Angels has saved the lives of hundreds of cats in our region, and...
Pet Talk: Do dogs have good hearing?
Dear Pet Talk: I’ve heard that dogs have the best hearing of all animals. Is...
Jeff Robbins: A president who knew right from wrong
Last week's Senate passage of legislation authorizing new sanctions against Vladimir Putin's Russia was much-ballyhooed,...
Our Common Dharma: The good news about kings and queens
I have been fascinated by the history of the British monarchy for most of my...
Editorial: Rare bipartisan victory saves Lowell Marine
Former Marine Robert Gilman is back on U.S. soil today because politicians on both sides...
Editorial: Utilize state’s cyber security grants for municipal systems
For decades, the standard playbook for safeguarding municipal water infrastructure involved chain-link fences and heavy...
Editorial: A comprehensive ‘hot work’ safety law within reach
For decades, the standard operating procedure for regulating “hot work” across Massachusetts has been a...
Editorial: Lessons Mass. can learn from N.H., and other competing states
Massachusetts and New Hampshire have continually butted heads over which state provides the best environment...
Ask the Psychic: How to practice self-love
DEAR BONNIE: My husband says I seek others’ approval before I make any decisions. He...
Written in Granite: First-in-nation primary at risk
Oh, James, how quickly we forget. James Carville, that is.
The Column: Don’t feed the wildlife around City Hall
SANITARY CODE Enforcement Inspector Matt Sheehan is on the hunt for a person or persons who...
Pet Talk: The dog days of summer
DEAR PET TALK: What are the “dog days” of summer?
Editorial: Public, free press served by Senate’s reporter shield vote
The Senate’s unanimous passage of an amendment to establish a state press shield law marks...
Jeff Robbins: Americans embrace the politics of decapitation
Anyone looking for an actual liar about COVID-19 shouldn't be eyeing Dr. Anthony Fauci, the...
Our Common Dharma: The best spiritual teachers don’t want followers
The world’s best teachers do not want followers for their own sake. They want colleagues....
Behind the Bylines: Returning to what New Orleans taught me
During my stay at a New Orleans hotel this week, a staff member asked if...
Editorial: Lawmakers’ PFAS inaction leaves us in harm’s way
For a state that prides itself on being a national leader in public health, progressive...
Editorial: House takes lead with free firefighters’ cancer screening
The Massachusetts House took a humane, life-saving stand by recently voting unanimously to advance H5631,...
Editorial: Take advantage of farmers markets’ seasonal produce
We’ve all heard the term “farm to table” used to describe fresh, locally grown produce...
Ask the Psychic: How do I find sacred connections?
DEAR BONNIE:I feel like I have been walking through life without finding deep connections that...
Written in Granite: New Hampshire passes no-fault eviction law
Granite Staters, are you paying attention? I'll admit this one caught me by surprise, and...
The Column: Markley invests in Lowell
ALONG WITH many other large companies that have a local footprint in the city —...
Editorial: Taking stock of reps’ dubious financial dealings
Six members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation — all Democrats — have received failing "F"...
Pet of the Week: Mylo Maurice is magnificent
That fur, those eyes — Mylo Maurice is a show-stopper. He’s got some Angora, and...
Hopeful Thinking: ‘I didn’t know I couldn’t’
Thoughts on the art of figure-it-out ability
Jeff Robbins: Baseball to the rescue, again
At my age, I shouldn't care so much whether the Boston Red Sox win or...
Pozniak: Flock camera use puts public safety first
The question is not whether technology should be used; it is whether it is used...
Behind the Bylines: Before you visit a city, read its local news
In preparation for a trip to a new city, like most travelers, I have spent...
Op-ed: Massachusetts’ AI balancing act
Massachusetts lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a major economic development bill called “Mass...
Editorial: Lottery celebrates as it launches bold gamble on its future
Once again, the Massachusetts State Lottery has proven to be the ultimate cash cow for...
Editorial: House should second Senate’s crypto ATM ban
The state Senate’s decisive decision to ban digital asset kiosks, commonly known as crypto ATMs,...
Ask the Psychic: What it’s like to experience a Dark Night of the Soul
DEAR BONNIE: My world seems like it’s falling apart one scenario after another. I am...
Chabria: AI companies creating ‘all-powerful psychopaths’
Although the models were supposed to be "sandboxed" and not able to access the internet,...
Editorial: Digital crooks looking to steal your property
We’ve seen this play out before, but all the previous publicity surrounding this surreptitious, criminal...
Written in Granite: Nashua has a parking problem
You can't park along the street, but why not?
The Column: Flock’s footprint gets smaller
AS COMMUNITIES in Greater Lowell grapple with the pushback against Flock Safety cameras, the list...
Editorial: Massachusetts, let’s lighten up for the fun of it
Can you legislate fun? Some on Beacon Hill apparently think so.
Pet Talk: Is it better to adopt a male or female cat?
DEAR PET TALK: Which is better to adopt, a tomcat or a queen cat (male...
Hopeful Thinking: The fruit is the proof
Some truths are defended best by being lived. Benjamin Franklin rarely seemed concerned with defending...
Op-ed: Westford state senate candidate believes in hard work, giving back
My name is Ming Zhang, of Westford, and I’m running for State Senate to represent...
Behind the Bylines: The stories beyond the game
I joined my family for a World Cup final watch party this past Sunday. Like...
Editorial: Poll elicits genuine unease with lack of AI safeguards
A recent taking of voter sentiment concerning the increasingly unfettered influence of artificial intelligence exposed...
Eye on Art: Whistler show highlighting Lowell’s 200 years is extended
If you haven’t seen the show celebrating Lowell’s 200th birthday at the Whistler House Museum...
Stages: Christmas in July
It’s Christmas in July and it’s only just beginning. Tickets go on sale tomorrow for...
Editorial: It’s time to enjoy Lowell’s signature summer festival
The 39th edition of the Lowell Folk Festival returns this weekend, with a tantalizing menu...
Op-ed: Mass. needs a data center policy that protects ratepayers, not Beacon Hill deals
Across Massachusetts, from Lowell to Holyoke to Westfield, communities are raising serious concerns about the...
Editorial: Do your diligence before heading to one of our state beaches
Now that summer’s in full swing, those looking for liquid relief might have taken refuge...
Ask the Psychic: What can I do to have more love come into my life?
DEAR BONNIE: I am finding it increasingly harder to find love that is real. I...
Editorial: No time to ease up on pedal to road-safety metal
The continued trend of decreasing fatalities on our highways and byways, while encouraging, should serve...
Written in Granite: Housing is a growing problem in Nashua
Housing remains a big issue across Southern New Hampshire.
Lowell Bicentennial: The world comes to Lowell
The nation is 250 years old, and Lowell is 200. Immigration is central to their...
The Column: Bill Samaras honored by City Council
IN HIS many years of public service, Bill Samaras has hardly been at a loss...
Editorial: A building housing glut will eventually find its way here
For the past decade, the scarcity of housing — nationwide and especially in this state...
Pet Talk: Fostering cats
DEAR PET TALK: I have the time and space to foster a cat, and I...
Editorial: Ditch the switch: Choose permanent daylight-saving time
Are we finally ready to dispense with the fall-back, spring-ahead time-change ritual that most of...
Jeff Robbins: Our president has granted himself a license to lie
"I cannot tell a lie," young George Washington supposedly told his father when asked if...
Hopeful Thinking: The quietest compass
There’s a word I first learned in seminary, although it exists in many traditions and...
Letters to the Editor: Removal of Concord River dam would be a huge loss
Removal of Concord River dam would be a huge loss The removal of the dam...
Editorial: Control of Devens zoning requires compromise
With one significant omission, the House voted 148-2 on July 8 to pass the voluminous...
Behind the Bylines: Is AI “Deskilling” Journalists?
My journalism students are often preoccupied with their finished product. As soon as I assign...
Eye on Art: Fitchburg Art museum shows explore mysticism, kinship
James Dye, the First Prize Winner in 2025’s 89th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft...