LETTERS OPINIONS
Reader responds to heat wave article
To the Editor: I would like to respond to Mr. Richard Moore’s news analysis “USA heat wave! But is it really hot?” in the August 8 edition of the Northwoods River News.
Never underestimate an old man on a bicycle
To the Editor: A number of restaurants in the area failed to open for the tourist season. Some others are operating on a reduced schedule, and some have announced that they will be closing early (for good?).
RAREA announces spotlight ceremony
To the Editor: A special opportunity for Wisconsin Retirement System annuitants that have been in the educational community and friends of public education will take place in Rhinelander.
Your Right to Know
In recent years, public schools in Wisconsin and across the country have come under intense scrutiny. At issue are some of the most politically engaging, high-stakes issues of our time: what we teach children about race, gender and identity; how we police the line between free speech and anti-discrimination law; …
Reflections on the Safest Way Tour
To the Editor: I recently had the opportunity to be part of events in Superior, Ashland, Minocqua and Wausau, called the Safest Way Tour, which highlighted the importance of the Line 5 pipeline relocation project being proposed in Bayfield, Ashland, and Iron counties.
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Judge wasn't calling anyone a racist
It's easy to accept as normal the editorials in the River News, filled with passion but devoid of facts and reason. But the vicious tirade against Judge Mary Burns [2 June] was clearly outside the box. Such personal attacks of public officials for doing their job is hostile to the …
Manifest mendacity
To the Editor:Dear Gregg and Richard, Seemingly, your desire to deride Judge Mary Roth Burns ignites my editorial propensities. Because the last time that I felt feverishly compelled to respond to one of your predictable rants was about a year ago.
County supervisor disrespects constituents
To the Editor:Having just finished watching the recorded live streaming of the county board meeting on May 16, I was impressed by the turn-out of 26 concerned citizens who spoke in favor of the Pelican River Forest easements. There was tremendous support for it from citizens.
Rhinelander Pickleball Group thanks fire department for CPR and AED training
To the Editor:The Rhinelander Pickleball Group (RPG) is sincerely grateful to the Rhinelander Fire Department for the time the firefighters and EMTs spent reviewing the lifesaving techniques of CPR and AED use with our members.
New mineral exploration eyed in the Upper-Wolf River Watershed
To the Editor:During the 1980s I conducted independent research on the mineral exploration patterns in Northern Wisconsin.
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Reader reflects on JFC hearing
To the Editor:I recently attended the Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee hearing in Minocqua. Although I had planned to present my own comments to the committee, I listened to the other numerous comments presented by citizens from all over the Northwoods with interest and eventually with concern.
In recognition of teachers
To the Editor:Recognizing that parents are a child's first teacher and applauding them for entrusting their offspring in continuing their growth and development with the staff in the schools, we all join in saying thanks and gratitude to teachers.
Where do you stand?
To the Editor:Where do you stand - return tax dollars to Wisconsin's wealthiest or invest some surplus for Child Care in 2023-25 Budget where today's childcare can cost more than a year of public college tuition?
The definition of 'unconscionable'
To the Editor:Recently I contacted Representative Tiffany after some of his public comments, during which he referred to a proposal by the U.S. Post Office for fewer days of mail delivery weekly as "unconscionable".
Tiffany's 'answer' to climate change question
To the Editor:I recently attended a telephone town hall hosted by Congressman Tiffany to discuss the state of energy in America and the importance of H.R. 1, recently passed by the House, which would promote more oil and gas production and repeal provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act for accelerating …
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