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Opinion

Virtual meeting Thursday on recycling batteries in state

Editorial

Whether it’s small single-use batteries, household rechargeable batteries or large batteries for electric vehicles, disposal can pose a significant safety risk to people and the planet. Conversely, batteries contain valuable materials that, when properly managed, can be returned to the ...

Trump: Insulter in chief

Local columns

Each time one thinks President Trump has reached the lowest level possible in insulting his enemies, he finds new depths to plunge. After a 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court, with the majority including two conservative justices he appointed, the president called the justices "fools," a ...

Details on what former Prince Andrew, Mandelson could face

Local columns

LONDON (AP) — The former Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson, the U.K.'s former ambassador to Washington, were arrested within days of each other for their ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and both are under investigation for the same offense: misconduct in public ...

Almanac for Feb. 25, 2026

Local columns

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2026. There are 309 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1964, Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) became world heavyweight boxing champion for the first time as he defeated Sonny Liston in Miami Beach. Also on this date: In 1870, ...

Suggestions to stem the spread of invasive species

Editorial

Invasive species have become such a significant problem that it’s likely the average person can name one with little difficulty, not just casually but in close proximity to where they live. Glossy buckthorn. Eurasian watermilfoil. Wild parsnip. Garlic mustard. Zebra and now quagga mussels. ...