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To the editor: I just came in from turning my compost pile, one reason to be grateful for a warm first day of winter. Nosignof wormsor other insect decomposers, so they know it’s winter and are safely buried down in the earth below. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

Teflon worn thin

Teflon worn thin

To the editor: Do you remember the Maffia mob boss John Gotti — the so called “Teflon John” because he was indicted and tried in three different consecutive trials on felony charges of five murders, obstruction of justice, extortion and racketeering and found guilty. Gotti avoided consequences for his crimes but never once claimed he was being “picked on” or was the object of someone’s animus. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Popular Vote Compact

Popular Vote Compact

To the editor: Do you wonder why legislation supported by a majority of citizens doesn’t become law? Recent examples of proposed legislation that was supported by a majority of citizens but did not pass, include the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (69% public support), and Dream Act (72% of likely voters supported). 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Pull up the ladder

Pull up the ladder

To the editor: Reading this past year about the campgrounds proposed — and turned down —-in Leelanau County reminds me of a recent summer vacation. My wife and I rented a condo in Frankfort, and spent one of our days driving, shopping, and hiking Leelanau County. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

‘A magical place’

‘A magical place’

To the editor: Thank you Leelanau County. With the support of you and Toys for Tots of Northern Michigan, we brightened Christmas for over 150 Leelanau County families, more than 460 individuals. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Explanation sought

Explanation sought

To the editor: I call on our county Prosecutor Hubbell and Judge Hamlyn to offer a written explanation as to why they decided as they did, concerning the tragic loss of Evelyn Kellogg. Arriving at drunk driving causing injury is a far cry from the reality of death, wouldn’t you agree? Bradley Price Northport. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Drugs and addiction

Drugs and addiction

To the editor: We watch what addictive substance is doing to people, from vaping to experimentation with many street drugs that are euphoriants producing a fleeting euphoria armed with addiction. Counseling in prison and county jails, the ugly side of addiction with tragic outcomes is continuous, some seek help and get free of addiction. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Consequence of war

Consequence of war

To the editor: A reader had submitted in last’s week’s paper an article highlighting the accomplishments Biden has made during his time in office. Especially how he has handled the war in Israel. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Cease fire imperative

Cease fire imperative

To the editor: Seventy five years ago, on December 10, 1948, the United Nations unanimously passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It was a statement of principles which, sadly, has been poorly upheld. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Bracing for 2024

Bracing for 2024

To the editor: Since the 2020 election, election clerks and workers have been abused and harassed. Some have found white powder in their mail, including fentanyl. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

All I Want for Christmas

All I Want for Christmas

To the editor: All I Want for Christmas from our House of Representatives is preserving voting rights, funding our allies, protecting women’s healthcare and reproductive rights, combatting the climate crisis, tackling immigration reform, expanding healthcare benefits, lowering medication costs, supporting public education, stopping book banning, continuing to build a strong, fair economy, banning the sale of assault weapons, and strengthening our democracy. Unfortunately the Republicanled House is giving our citizens a lump of coal with more chaos and inactivity. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

EMS response praised

EMS response praised

To the editor: Recently I experienced a medical emergency during a Village Voices rehearsal and 911 was called to the Northport School, Thanks to all the Village Voices members who acted so quickly and especially to Northport’s high quality, rapid response team. The EMTs acted very professionally and courteously. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

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