Letter: A name for a gulf

In view of Donald Trump’s recent announcement about the Gulf of Mexico, I submit that the vast expanse of his lies, gaslighting, distortions and projection of his own failures onto his opponents all be referred to as the "Gulf of Trump.”

Letter: Thanks to Dalterio

Recently, I was driving on Route 101 between Dublin and Peterborough and I had my emergency lights on and pulled over. A policeman pulled up behind me. He helped me check my lights on the dashboard to see what was wrong. The car was OK, so I continued on.

Letter: Thanks from Rindge Operation Santa

In Rindge, this holiday season, Operation Santa was happy to help 76 children from 28 families.

Viewpoint: Rudra Aryal – History, humanity and unity

By RUDRA ARYAL

In the history of humankind, slavery is one of the darkest chapters. Many individuals all over the world profited from the dehumanization of millions of Africans, including Europeans, African leaders, British colonizers and Americans.

Viewpoint: Robert Beck – The world Trump will inherit

Listening to the recent comments of President-elect Donald Trump, one could assume that America’s most-pressing foreign policy challenges reside in our geographic neighborhood.  Canada as our 51st state, the “Gulf of America,” taking over Greenland and China’s designs on the Panama Canal have been repeatedly highlighted by the incoming commander-in-chief.  

Letter: Ringing bells for King celebration

The Jaffrey-Rindge Martin Luther King Celebration Committee is again participating in the National Bell-Ringing Ceremony. On Jan. 20, prior to the first of two events, the Jaffrey and Rindge communities will participate in the National Bell-Ringing Ceremony.

Letter: Sharing concern about schools

Thank you to Janine Lesser for her fact-based, well-written column “Wondering about the future of education” (Jan. 7).

Letter: History of the canal

In 1880, the Panama Canal was started by a French company run by Ferdinand de Lesseps, who also built the Suez Canal. The firm went bankrupt in 1888, after building more than a third of the excavations.

Letter: It might have been

The Christmas musical “The Stingiest Man in Town” serves as a metaphor for our recent election. Scrooge and Belle sing about how he chose gold over their love when young and now that he is rich he seeks her love.

Letter: Thanks for remembering Jan. 6

Thank you to the 15 people from Peterborough, Hancock, Temple and Greenville who joined in remembrance of the Jan. 6 attack on our nation's capital four years ago.

Viewpoint: L. Phillips Runyon III – It's time for the ERA

During the last few weeks of President Joe Biden’s administration, we’ve seen the president protect his son and many others whom he has felt deserved pardons. He has also tried to build a moat around other accomplishments of his term, so they can’t be undone by the next administration, which has made it pretty clear it wants to mount an assault of epic proportions.

Viewpoint: Janine Lesser – Wondering about the future of education

By JEANINE LESSER

After reading the Nov. 21 Ledger-Transcript article by Jerry Margolis, “School voucher program grows,” I would like to highlight some facts around education funding that our current New Hampshire Department of Education likes to ignore.First is the...

Viewpoint: Ted Leach – The case for term limits

By TED LEACH

There has never been a better example of the need for term limits than demonstrated several weeks ago in the mud-wrestling over the federal budget. President-elect Donald Trump laid it out there for recalcitrant Republican representatives when he...

Viewpoint: Russell Bastedo – Support the library instead of banning books

By RUSSELL BASTEDO

In 1895, the New Hampshire State Library was unveiled, one of four great structures planned to surround the State Capitol as a part of the “City Beautiful” idea that was remaking many American cities at the time.Much was made during the 1895 opening...

Letter: Thanks for supporting Peanut Butter Chip Chase

The Souhegan Lions Club, serving the towns of Temple, New Ipswich, Mason and Greenville, would like to thank the many sponsors of our 47th Peanut Butter Chip Chase 5K Run/Walk Road Race Jan. 1.A very special thanks goes to Michaud Funeral Home for...

Robert Beck: Democracy fights to a draw in 2024

The South Korean president, frustrated by an obstreperous, opposition-led legislature, declares martial law in an almost “Keystone Cops”-like attempt at dictatorial rule. The attempt falls apart immediately, resulting in nationwide demonstrations and...

Viewpoint: Mark Beckwith – ‘To Tell the Truth’ is not just a game show

By MARK BECKWITH

“To Tell the Truth” was a popular TV game show that ran from 1956 to 1968, and then from 1969 to 1978. It had a long run.I watched it regularly as a boy. The show involved three contestants, each of whom would introduce themselves as the same person:...

Looking Back: Joseph D. Steinfield– My three letters and the internal body clock

The other day, the Pianist handed me a library book she thought I would like. The book is “How to Know a Person” by the columnist David Brooks. Near the beginning, Brooks writes, “When I was eighteen, the admissions officers at Columbia, Wesleyan, and...

Viewpoint: U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster says farewell to Congress

The following is the text from retiring U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster’s final address to Congress Wednesday. The Democrat represented New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District for 12 years.Thank you, Mr. Speaker.I rise today full of gratitude for having had...