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Opinion

  • VIEWPOINT

    WooSox stadium deal about more than numbers

    Bruce Mendelsohn February 4, 2019

    Looking solely at the numbers, Worcester's deal to bring the Pawtucket Red Sox to town ain't a good deal. Depending on how we define economic benefit, it may turn out to be a bad deal.

    Bruce Mendelsohn February 4, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    Feds must focus on trade, infrastructure

    James T. Brett January 21, 2019

    As the 116th Congress commences this month, it does so with a daunting to-do list. Most urgently, leaders on Capitol Hill must come to an agreement with the president to end the shutdown.

    James T. Brett January 21, 2019
  • Viewpoint

    Be diligent against marijuana use

    Christopher Dik January 7, 2019

    The right to legally go one toke over the line will impact employers.

    Christopher Dik January 7, 2019
  • The struggle is real

    Why I know all of my staff's birthdays

    Renee Diaz December 10, 2018

    For the past six Thanksgivings, I was exhausted around my family. Thanks to 26 people, that didn't happen this year.

    Renee Diaz December 10, 2018
  • viewpoint

    Dual-tax rate hurts Worcester

    Alex Guardiola December 10, 2018

    Since 1984, the city council has shifted a portion of the residential tax burden over to the business property tax payers. By doing so, it puts Worcester at a competitive disadvantage to its surrounding communities.

    Alex Guardiola December 10, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Mentoring takes a village

    Luis Pedraja November 26, 2018

    Research shows a young person with a mentor is more likely to be successful not only on an academic level, but professional and personal ones.

    Luis Pedraja November 26, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Support the WooSox public investment

    Donna Truex November 12, 2018

    With investment pumping into developments all over the city, people throughout Massachusetts are talking about Worcester. Yet, the public investment largely spurring this revitalization has been maligned.

    Donna Truex November 12, 2018
  • Focus on outstanding women in business

    Successful women shape our community

    Amy Lynn Chase October 29, 2018

    I can't even count the number of times another female business leader in Worcester has offered me a helping hand.

    Amy Lynn Chase October 29, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Viewpoint: Question 1 is a bad investment

    Douglas S. Brown October 29, 2018

    Massachusetts residents will soon go to the polls to consider Question 1, a ballot measure mandating specific nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in all hospitals.

    Douglas S. Brown October 29, 2018
  • Letter to the editor

    To the editor: Question 1 will improve hospital care

    October 29, 2018

    Question 1 was put on the ballot to establish the same benefits here that are in California's healthcare system.

    October 29, 2018
  • The struggle is real

    Being a baker is not my dream job

    Renee Diaz October 15, 2018

    After one too many mishaps at The Queen's Cups and an obvious lack of leadership, it was time to address what was going on.

    Renee Diaz October 15, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Be cautious in assessing changes in median income

    David Lewis Schaefer October 15, 2018

    Much caution needs to be exercised in interpreting figures regarding supposed changes in local income.

    David Lewis Schaefer October 15, 2018
  • VIEWPOINT

    Educate your employees

    James Vander Hooven October 1, 2018

    Continuing education is key to remaining competitive in our rapidly changing economy. This applies not only to individuals, but businesses. An educated workforce is a huge asset in an industry.

    James Vander Hooven October 1, 2018
  • The struggle is real

    A beauty queen and a BBQ king saved my soul

    Renee King September 17, 2018

    With the help of mentors, The Queen's Cups emerged from the dark age of my own making.

    Renee King September 17, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Column: Prisoners among MWCC's best students

    Rachel Fricke Cardelle September 17, 2018

    We at Mount Wachusett Community College have a strong belief in the power of education to transform lives.

    Rachel Fricke Cardelle September 17, 2018
  • Viewpoint

    Another perfect game

    Timothy P. Murray September 3, 2018

    Last year, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce came out in full support of Mayor Joseph Petty, City Manager Edward Augustus, and a majority of the City Council in their efforts to bring the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate to Worcester.

    Timothy P. Murray September 3, 2018