Thought-provoking opinions, deep dives, and editorials that challenge you to see things in a new light.
A Medford resident argues that rapid expansion of traffic-calming measures may be well intentioned, but, "the cumulative effect is creating a driving environment that is increasingly frustrating, congested, difficult to navigate, and potentially dangerous in unintended ways."
Richard Orlando argues that when it comes to plans for the new high school building, "Medford citizens are not operating from a position of fear. They are simply stating that elected officials should run and govern the city with financial integrity."
What would Paul Revere think about our modern sports of hockey, basketball and baseball? Nate in the Heights explains what it's like for us to have all three of our major spring-time teams go down in a heap of flames.
Medford native Steve Coronella calls his early life in Medford – ordinary. And how his mother was the best. Happy Mother's Day!
Longtime Medford resident May Marquebreuck on what May Day was like when she was growing up here.
A Medford resident explains what is on tap for the May 1 day of action and why she believes it is so important.
This Medford resident says the city's composting program has many benefits.
Did someone in Medford put a smile on your face recently?
Nate in the Heights looks at the route Paul Revere would take to Medford today, how many Dunkies he would pass along the way, and whether he would take the illegal left turn from Main to High Street, much to the chagrin of all southbound traffic from Forest and Salem streets.
Remember postcards? Medford native Steve Coronella does. Check out his look back at the pre-digital travel souvenirs he has kept all these years.
State Senate candidate Matt McLaughlin shares his story about fighting for Narcan.
State Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven speaks about why she voted No on the Social Media Bill.
A Medford resident who is spending some time in Manchester, England, writes about how twice-monthly trash pickup works across the pond.
Nate in the Heights tells Paul Revere, "Once the coat is back in the closet (instead of draped over the chair in the basement) there is no going back.
Nate in the Heights wonders if Paul Revere used a space-saver to keep a parking spot clear for his horse.
This new column offers up a Medford slice of life in the form of a letter to Paul Revere.
