# letter to the editor (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 24 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover letter to the editor. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sponsor spotlight: Yesterday & Today brings an interactive Beatles experience to Edmonds Center for the Arts](https://myedmondsnews.com/2026/08/sponsor-spotlight-yesterday-today-brings-an-interactive-beatles-experience-to-edmonds-center-for-the-arts/) _2026-08-27 · MyEdmondsNews · My Edmonds News_ Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is pleased to present a unique Beatles experience on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is a \[…\] ## [Duane Lee Benoit: Former Edmonds Antique Mall owner appreciated beauty in the world](https://myedmondsnews.com/2026/08/duane-lee-benoit-former-edmonds-antique-mall-owner-appreciated-beauty-in-the-world/) _2026-08-27 · MyEdmondsNews · My Edmonds News_ Duane Lee Benoit Duane Lee Benoit passed away at the age of 82 on August 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. A creative man who spent his life researching and \[…\] ## [Duly Noted: Year of the Horse and visiting friends](https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2026/08/27/duly-noted-year-of-the-horse-and-visiting-friends/) _2026-08-27 · Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News · Chilkat Valley News_ The art scene in Haines is active. Paul Wheeler says that there is about a one-year wait to be the featured artist at the Haines Brewing Co. Eight local artists, Merrick Bochart, Rachael Juzeler, Kelly Mitchell, Amelia Nash, Andrea Nelson, Rachel Saitzyk, Melina Shields, and Kelsey Wilcox-Lovig, combined talents for this month’s show. The group \[…\] The post Duly Noted: Year of the Horse and… ## [Klukwan gets new teacher who doubles as principal](https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2026/08/27/klukwan-gets-new-teacher-who-doubles-as-principal/) _2026-08-27 · Lizzy Hahn · Chilkat Valley News_ Dmitrieva Antal, Klukwan’s new principal and kindergarten through high school teacher, is new to the school, however she is not new to the Chilkat Valley or Southeast. Antal, who grew up in the San Francisco-area, moved to Alaska when she was 18 to attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She met her first husband while \[…\] The post Klukwan gets new teacher who doubles as principal appeared… ## [This Week in History: earthquake simulator, heating bills and a new dress code](https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2026/08/27/this-week-in-history-earthquake-simulator-heating-bills-and-a-new-dress-code/) _2026-08-27 · Chilkat Valley News · Chilkat Valley News_ 10 Years Ago Prepare to be shaken, not stirred as a mobile earthquake simulator will visit Haines on Sept. 26, courtesy of the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. It will be stationed near the Haines public safety building from about noon to 6 p.m. The simulator, also called the “quake cottage,” is \[…\] The post This Week in History: earthquake simulator, heating bills… ## [Assembly Briefs: Four tax questions on ballot, loan agreements and a new firetruck](https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2026/08/27/assembly-briefs-four-tax-questions-on-ballot-loan-agreements-and-a-new-firetruck/) _2026-08-27 · Lizzy Hahn · Chilkat Valley News_ During Tuesday night’s Haines Borough assembly meeting, members unanimously voted to add two tax propositions to the ballot, discussed a moratorium on the Chilkat River walking trails and accepted Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation funding for water and sewer improvements. Four tax questions on ballot The two new ballot propositions join three existing initiatives, making \[…\] The post… ## [Chilkat Valley Preschool announces closure](https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2026/08/27/chilkat-valley-preschool-announces-closure/) _2026-08-27 · Lizzy Hahn · Chilkat Valley News_ Standing in front of the Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday, Jessie Wuesthoff read a letter announcing the closure of the Chilkat Valley Preschool. Wuesthoff said that the decision was not made quickly or lightly. She said that over the past year, the preschool worked to find a sustainable path forward, which included changing its licensing, \[…\] The post Chilkat Valley Preschool announces closure… ## [Pills, ills, and lasting legacies: Thoughts on aging | In Focus](https://www.courierherald.com/2026/08/27/pills-ills-and-lasting-legacies-thoughts-on-aging-in-focus/) _2026-08-27 · Richard Elfers · Courier-Herald_ As you age, the choices you make carry more weight. ## [Blotter: Aug. 16 – Aug. 22](https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2026/08/27/blotter-aug-16-aug-22/) _2026-08-27 · Chilkat Valley News · Chilkat Valley News_ Sunday, Aug. 16A caller in the 300 block of Lynnview Drive reported a theft. An officer was advised. A caller in the 100 block of Third Avenue reported that a camper was parked in the roadway. A business owner was contacted and the camper moved. A caller in the 300 block of Lynnview Drive reported a bear \[…\] The post Blotter: Aug. 16 – Aug. 22 appeared first on Chilkat Valley News . ## [Greater Seattle Korean Association to host inaugural Eco-Run 5K in Everett Sept. 19](https://myedmondsnews.com/2026/08/greater-seattle-korean-association-to-host-inaugural-eco-run-5k-in-everett-sept-19/) _2026-08-27 · Nick Ng · My Edmonds News_ The Greater Seattle Korean Association (GSKA), in partnership with the Indian Association of Washington and the Snohomish County Sports Commission, will host the inaugural Eco-Run 5K Walk for Sustainability and \[…\] ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Tw5JZbXb4htq) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Burlington’s public safety problems require more than new gun laws](https://vtdigger.org/2026/08/27/opinion-burlingtons-public-safety-problems-require-more-than-new-gun-laws/) _2026-08-27 · Matt Swenson · VTDigger_ Another gun ordinance won't fix a city that lacks secure juvenile detention, psychiatric beds and enough police to patrol its streets. Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington’s public safety problems require more than new gun laws . ## [Dozens of firefighters fight multiple fires across southwest Snohomish County](https://myedmondsnews.com/2026/08/dozens-of-firefighters-fight-multiple-fires-across-southwest-snohomish-county/) _2026-08-27 · Nick Ng · My Edmonds News_ More than 50 firefighters fought multiple fires simultaneously across southwest Snohomish County earlier this week, including brush fires and a house fire, according to South County Fire’s news release. One \[…\] ## [WA sues again to stop Trump administration mail-in voting requirements](https://myedmondsnews.com/2026/08/wa-sues-again-to-stop-trump-administration-mail-in-voting-requirements/) _2026-08-27 · Nick Ng · My Edmonds News_ Washington is suing to stop the Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict mail-in voting, days after the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door for the effort to move forward. Washington \[…\] ## [Patricia Miller Elliott](https://www.ocala-news.com/2026/08/27/patricia-miller-elliott/) _2026-08-27 · Ocala-News.com Obituaries · Ocala-News.com_ Patricia Elliott was a talented quilter, whose quilts are prized possessions by many. Read more: Patricia Miller Elliott ## [Over $20,000 raised to support Ocala family grieving sudden loss of 15-month-old toddler](https://www.ocala-news.com/2026/08/27/over-20000-raised-to-support-ocala-family-grieving-sudden-loss-of-15-month-old-toddler/) _2026-08-27 · Jeremiah Delgado · Ocala-News.com_ An online fundraiser established for the family of a 15-month-old Ocala boy who died unexpectedly earlier this month has generated over $20,000 in community contributions. Read more: Over $20,000 raised to support Ocala family grieving sudden loss of 15-month-old toddler ## [Mendocino County Today: Thursday 8/27/2026](https://theava.com/archives/291036) _2026-08-27 · AVA News Service · Anderson Valley Advertiser_ GENERALLY MILD, seasonable weather continues Thursday. Tropical moisture arrives to the area Thursday night and Friday, bringing a slight chance for rain showers to Mendocino and Lake Counties. (NWS) STEPHEN DUNLAP (Fort Bragg): A warm… ## [Fruit and nut seed crackers a healthy back-to-school snack](https://www.homernews.com/2026/08/27/fruit-and-nut-seed-crackers-a-healthy-back-to-school-snack/) _2026-08-27 · none · Homer News_ These mildly sweet and healthy crackers are loaded with fiber and micronutrients ## [Helen Harvey](https://www.ocala-news.com/2026/08/27/helen-harvey/) _2026-08-27 · Ocala-News.com Obituaries · Ocala-News.com_ Helen Harvey lived a full life and enjoyed her favorite 3 grandchildren. They have traveled numerous times each year to see their grandparents and spend quality time with them boating, fishing, swimming ect. Read more: Helen Harvey ## [Unveiling set for new trolley offering free service in downtown Ocala](https://www.ocala-news.com/2026/08/27/unveiling-set-for-new-trolley-offering-free-service-in-downtown-ocala/) _2026-08-27 · Jeremiah Delgado · Ocala-News.com_ Nearly a year after soft-launching its free downtown trolley service with a temporary shuttle, the City of Ocala will officially unveil its new custom O-Line Trolley vehicle this week. Read more: Unveiling set for new trolley offering free service in downtown Ocala ## [Life in the Wilderness: The Henry Lucas Story — Part 3](https://www.homernews.com/2026/08/27/life-in-the-wilderness-the-henry-lucas-story-part-3/) _2026-08-27 · none · Homer News_ AUTHOR’S NOTE: Henry Lucas and William Kaiser began a fox-farming operation on Skilak Lake in 1915. Eight years, they closed that chapter of their lives. ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7Epzb7oXrzl0) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Kachemak Emergency Services celebrates 25 years](https://www.homernews.com/2026/08/27/kachemak-emergency-services-celebrates-25-years/) _2026-08-27 · Alexander Vaz · Homer News_ Volunteer-supported fire, rescue, and emergency medical response department hosts event ## [Letters to the editor](https://www.homernews.com/2026/08/27/letters-to-the-editor-429/) _2026-08-27 · none · Homer News_ Proposal would deal financial blow to libraries ## [Burning Basket rekindles fall tradition in Homer](https://www.homernews.com/2026/08/27/burning-basket-rekindles-fall-tradition-in-homer/) _2026-08-27 · none · Homer News_ 23rd annual event runs Sept. 6 to 13, with community invited to take part in artistic gathering ## [Four dead after plane crashes into water near Seldovia](https://www.homernews.com/2026/08/27/four-dead-after-plane-crashes-into-water-near-seldovia/) _2026-08-27 · none · Homer News_ Piper PA-24 bound for Seldovia from Anchorage crashed Wednesday afternoon ## [Valley People 8/27/2026](https://theava.com/archives/291020) _2026-08-27 · AVA News Service · Anderson Valley Advertiser_ MOUNTAIN LION ALERT Friday morning, 9/21, if you have a student attending AVHS Jr/Sr High School you should have received a parent link notification about a goat being killed on the school farm. A mountain… ## [Vivian L. Yentzer](https://www.ocala-news.com/2026/08/27/vivian-l-yentzer-2/) _2026-08-27 · Ocala-News.com Obituaries · Ocala-News.com_ Vivian Yentzer loved to paint, travel and cruise the world. Vivian's kindness and compassion will continue to inspire all who knew her. Read more: Vivian L. Yentzer ## [Marion officials advance smoke shop ordinance, add kratom and vape restrictions](https://www.ocala-news.com/2026/08/27/marion-officials-advance-smoke-shop-ordinance-add-kratom-and-vape-restrictions/) _2026-08-27 · Jeremiah Delgado · Ocala-News.com_ Marion County commissioners directed staff on Wednesday to expand the county's laws on smoke shops to explicitly restrict synthetic kratom products and to establish minimum distances between new smoke shops and schools, churches, and parks. Read more: Marion officials advance smoke shop ordinance, add kratom and vape restrictions ## [After Backlash, Caltrans Agrees To Modify Fort Bragg’s Highway 1 Fence](https://theava.com/archives/291026) _2026-08-27 · Elise Cox · Anderson Valley Advertiser_ The new wooden fence that runs along Highway 1 near the southern entrance to Fort Bragg is going to be changed. The City of Fort Bragg and Caltrans both said Wednesday that they are working… ## [A popular Vermont housing rehab program puts down roots](https://vtdigger.org/2026/08/27/a-popular-vermont-housing-rehab-program-puts-down-roots/) _2026-08-27 · Carly Berlin · VTDigger_ An apartment building in Bradford represents four out of more than 1,200 housing units that have been fixed up or built through the Vermont Housing Improvement Program, which has now been greenlit for ongoing funding. Read the story on VTDigger here: A popular Vermont housing rehab program puts down roots . ## [Magpies claim win in semi-final preview](https://www.murraypioneer.com.au/magpies-claim-win-in-semi-final-preview/) _2026-08-27 · Austinn Lane · Murray Pioneer_ The Magpies started red hot, kicking two goals in two minutes to jump to ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fkBFuGhfTCfw) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Tigers claw their way into finals](https://www.murraypioneer.com.au/tigers-claw-their-way-into-finals/) _2026-08-27 · Austinn Lane · Murray Pioneer_ It was a hot start from the Panthers, who came out wanting to sew up finals on their home deck. ## [Rovers end season on a high](https://www.murraypioneer.com.au/rovers-end-season-on-a-high/) _2026-08-27 · Austinn Lane · Murray Pioneer_ The Rovers started well in front of goal, kicking goals through Jaryd Rowe and Alex Schumann, ## [Revving up and getting fair ready in Windsor | Photo](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/revving-up-and-getting-fair-ready-in-windsor-photo/) _2026-08-27 · Anna Chadwick · Centralmaine.com_ Staff photographer Anna Chadwick swings by the Windsor Fairgrounds to capture the set up. The Windsor Fair runs from August 29 until September 7. ## [A Maine man’s complicated homecoming after 7 months in ICE detention](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/a-maine-mans-complicated-homecoming-after-7-months-in-ice-detention/) _2026-08-27 · Riley Board · Centralmaine.com_ Marcos Gaspar-Da Silva was granted lawful permanent residency and released from detention in Arizona earlier this month. ## [In Rumford, one of Maine’s remaining paper mills races to survive amid industry changes](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/maines-remaining-paper-mills-race-to-survive/) _2026-08-27 · Christopher Wheelock · Centralmaine.com_ The ND Paper mill has long supported the town's economy and culture. Workers and officials at the plant are optimistic about it's future. ## [Bipartisan Bennett the best choice to be Maine’s next governor | Letter](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/bipartisan-bennett-the-best-choice-to-be-maines-next-governor-letter/) _2026-08-27 · Deb Sayer · Centralmaine.com_ The independent candidate can be counted on to listen to all sides of an issue and make decisions after considering best evidence and practices, not partisan politics. ## [Susan Collins is a friend to her constituents | Letter](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/susan-collins-is-a-friend-to-her-constituents-letter/) _2026-08-27 · Siobhan Brett · Centralmaine.com_ I was recently visiting an antiques shop in Bath. The owner and I got to chatting. I mentioned that I had worked for the post office a few years prior. His house was one I delivered to. That’s when he shared a great story about Sen. Susan Collins. He said he was having problems with \[…\] ## [We can be the generation that ends hunger | Letter](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/we-can-be-the-generation-that-ends-hunger-letter/) _2026-08-27 · Deb Sayer · Centralmaine.com_ In response to Anna Korsen’s thoughtful op-ed on Maine’s increasing rate of food insecurity (“Federal policies are increasing hunger. Maine must find a path forward.,” Aug. 17), I ask that we consider two thoughts. “Hunger is a problem that has plagued humanity for millennia and it continues to haunt us. But just because it persists \[…\] ## ['Students Not Bombs': Student Coalition Demands Cornell Divest from Israel](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/08/gv3kebee2epe) _2026-08-27 · Mary Caitlin Cronin · The Cornell Daily Sun: Latest_ Over forty demonstrators gathered outside Day Hall at noon on Monday to urge the University administration to divest from weapons manufacturers that provide arms for Israel. The event, advertised as a "press conference," was organized in coalition with Students for Justice in Palestine , Young Democratic Socialists of America and Jewish Voice for Peace for their "Students Not Bombs" campaign.… ## [Obituary: Joan S. Cross](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/obituaryjoan-s-cross-4/) _2026-08-27 · obituaries · Centralmaine.com_ SKOWHEGAN - Joan's family invites you to join us in the celebration of her life, from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., ... ## [Obituary: Jane Alice Stinson](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/obituaryjane-alice-stinson-2/) _2026-08-27 · obituaries · Centralmaine.com_ CLINTON - Jane Alice (Galusha) Stinson, 95, of Clinton, Maine, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2026. Born on Aug. 5, ... ## [Obituary: Thomas Allen Trafton](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/obituarythomas-allen-trafton-4/) _2026-08-27 · obituaries · Centralmaine.com_ AUGUSTA - Thomas Allen Trafton, 84, died Saturday, July 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a long ... ## [Death Notice: Joan S. Cross](https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/08/27/obituaryjoan-s-cross-3/) _2026-08-27 · obituaries · Centralmaine.com_ Cross, Joan S. 91, of Skowhegan, May 3. Celebration of life, 11:30-2 p.m., Sept 12, Lakewood Country Club, Madison ... ## [Berri local arrested in possession of taser](https://www.murraypioneer.com.au/berri-local-arrested-in-possession-of-taser/) _2026-08-27 · Staff Contributors · Murray Pioneer_ At approximately 8.20pm on Thursday, August 20, police spotted a man ## [Volunteer rewards for local super students](https://www.murraypioneer.com.au/volunteer-rewards-for-local-super-students/) _2026-08-27 · Madison Eastmond · Murray Pioneer_ Berri Regional Secondary College year 12 student Tanika Van Gelderen, ## [Cost overruns likely on Lutak Dock](https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2026/08/26/cost-overruns-likely-on-lutak-dock/) _2026-08-27 · Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News · Chilkat Valley News_ The Lutak Dock replacement project will likely be over budget, engineers said this week.Engineering firm Moffatt & Nichol told borough staff in a meeting Monday that initial design work has shown higher costs than the company expected earlier this year, when they told borough leaders they were “confident” in the borough’s chosen dock design fitting \[…\] The post Cost overruns likely on Lutak Dock… ## [Fall election ballot finalized](https://www.chilkatvalleynews.com/2026/08/26/fall-election-ballot-finalized/) _2026-08-27 · Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News · Chilkat Valley News_ The full slate of candidates for the October municipal elections is now set. Assembly candidate Debra Schnabel and planning commissioner Patty Brown will no longer be on the ballot, pulling out of the race prior to Tuesday’s candidate withdrawal deadline. Schnabel said she thought it could be “problematic to win a seat with the vote \[…\] The post Fall election ballot finalized appeared first on… ## [Scene in Edmonds: Around town](https://myedmondsnews.com/2026/08/scene-in-edmonds-around-town-330/) _2026-08-27 · MyEdmondsNews · My Edmonds News_ ## [A fundraising update from the Founder’s Desk: $26K donated so far](https://myedmondsnews.com/2026/08/a-fundraising-update-from-the-founders-desk-26k-donated-so-far/) _2026-08-27 · MyEdmondsNews · My Edmonds News_ Dear readers: I am incredibly grateful. So many of you have donated in the past three days to our “Support Local News and Get the Scoop” fundraising campaign — and \[…\] ## [Homer Pets of the Week: 6 cuddly cats](https://www.homernews.com/2026/08/26/homer-pets-of-the-week-6-cuddly-cats/) _2026-08-27 · none · Homer News_ Bezel, Bo Cieves, Isaiah, Too Bee, Buffy and Saghosa are all related and in the 1-2 year age range