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Editorials

Billing abuses for autism assistance unacceptable

Most people cannot imagine the challenges autism poses to families caring for someone afflicted with the developmental disorder. But when those challenges are exacerbated by unscrupulous individuals and companies, people need to take notice and not be shy about projecting their disgust and ...

What other newspapers are saying: Plea deal on charges raises questions

President Trump may hate being the target of lawfare, but he sure knows how to wield it against anyone who crosses him. That’s the story of John Bolton, his former national security adviser, who is agreeing to a plea deal essentially for the sin of writing a critical book about his time ...

Ceremony’s message of recognition necessary

Our editorial this weekend noted the values and virtues espoused at our region’s recent commencement ceremonies — but another recent ceremony deserves the public’s attention and appreciation as well. Our region’s chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America hosted a ceremony, featured ...

Commencement ceremonies offer important lessons

Our region’s high schools have wrapped up their busy schedule of commencement ceremonies. It was a privilege, once again, to share the celebrations and joy with readers, and we will have more to share on Tuesday with our special section commemorating the occasion. Coverage of the ...

Fishing platform a matter of leadership

“An important step in creating new opportunities for anglers of all ability levels and ... a model for communities across the Commonwealth.” These are the words Cindy Adams Dunn, state Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources, used to describe a new fishing platform at the Tomb Run ...

What other newspapers are saying: Conditions for detained immigrants worrisome

The state of New Jersey filed a lawsuit this week against the operator of a privately run immigration detention center in Newark, claiming that health inspectors were denied full access to the facility. It’s the latest reminder that the federal government’s immigration enforcement system ...