Cumberland Times-News

Opinion

March 5, 2013

Thanks to the person who returned woman’s wallet

To the very honest person who found my wallet at Food Lion in Frostburg on Feb. 21 and saw that it was returned with everything intact: I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart. I thank you so much.

Anna McKenzie

Frostburg

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Opinion
  • It’s not new It’s not new

    America’s governments have always afforded us what’s called “a double-edged sword” — one that cuts both ways — when it comes to the contrasting ideas of openness and security.

    June 17, 2013 1 Photo

  • We have lots to show for our education dollars

    I would like to take this opportunity to respond to Judith Weller’s latest anti-education diatribe, “The money they already have isn’t being spent wisely,” (June 3).

    June 17, 2013

  • Western Md. Veterans continues its mission

    My name is Dan Brashear, I am the founder and director of Western Maryland Veterans.

    June 16, 2013

  • Maybe the cyclists and casino workers should be armed

    Again, unfortunately I have to remind Don Carns Jr. of Beans Cove, Pa., on his latest repeatedly inaccurate letter published June 10 in the Cumberland Times-News (“Township is nothing like either Pittsburgh or Philadelphia”).

    June 16, 2013

  • Let’s all kick in $1 to help save Frostburg’s Palace Theatre

    As a former resident, I have many fond memories of the Palace Theatre (“Theater wall crumbles: Palace exterior collapses, unfit for entry: officials,” June 6 Times-News, Page 1A).

    June 16, 2013

  • Develop the waterway

    Since the debate over removing the dam started about four years ago, I have been concerned about the effect the dam removal would have on the area’s welfare.

    June 15, 2013

  • Living center marks national nursing assistants week

    Golden Living Center will join in the celebrations honoring the hundreds of thousands of nursing assistants across the country during National Nursing Assistants Week, June 13-20.

    June 15, 2013

  • West Virginia, Johnny Cash, coal miners honored on stamps

    While this most likely won’t fall under the category of the most earth-shattering letter to the editor you will read today, it is still big doings for those of us here at the U.S. Postal Service.

    June 15, 2013

  • If you build a whitewater play spot, they will come

    Regarding “River Project Prospects: Experts reveal benefits, challenges at Allegany Museum” (June 7 Times-News, Page 1A):

    June 14, 2013

  • Flag Day Flag Day

    One thing we see too often that irritates us is the sight of an American flag that is soiled, faded, even torn and need of an honorable retirement — particularly when it is being flown at one of our government installations.
    Old Glory is a symbol that reminds us of our nation’s greatness and the spirit of our people, and we should treat it that way. We should display it with respect, devotion and care, and we set aside each June 14 in its honor — Flag Day.

    June 13, 2013 1 Photo