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Guest Opinion: Don’t fall for ‘hype and scare tactics’ about fluoride in water
I live in Lynden, my family resides in Lynden, and I practice public health dentistry in Bellingham. I have dedicated my career to serving low-income patients and I have background ...
Guest Opinion: Despite popular belief, newspapers are not dead
“Newspapers are dead,” a solemn but dubious audience of students heard. “In 10 years, they’ll be gone altogether.” We’ve all heard the grim assessment. But it didn’t come ...
Guest Opinion: You need news — everybody needs news
When I was growing up about 20 miles south of Fort Smith, Ark., I had multiple newspapers to choose from: the daily Southwest Times Record out of Fort Smith that covered the River Valley ...
Letters to the Editor: Sept. 27, 2023
‘Critical’ situation for post-COVID-19 schools Editor, Last week, Common Threads sponsored a forum for School Board candidates. The number and the quality of candidates was impressive. ...
Guest Opinion: There are ‘three major flaws’ with water fluoridation
As a conscientious dentist for more than three decades, and someone who is very informed on fluoride science, I have sent this letter to establish that there is scientific evidence ...
Guest Opinion: County library system celebrates library card sign-up month
In September, libraries around the country celebrate library card sign-up month, and Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is in on the fun. This year, to inspire people to get a library ...
Our Opinion: Bringing quality coverage to the area
My name is Joe Kramer, and I’m the new intern for the Lynden Tribune and Ferndale Record newspapers. For the next few months, I’ll cover sports and various community and city news ...
Letters to the Editor: Sept. 13, 2023
Surviving a tsunami at 13 Editor, On the morning of Dec. 26, 2004, an earthquake with a 9.1-9.3 magnitude was registered in the Indian Ocean, between Simeulue and Sumatra in Indonesia, ...
Guest Opinion: Drug prevention, education can save lives
Grandparents often play a significant part in shaping the lives of their grandchildren. Because of this, they can speak about drugs, peer pressure and the increasing dangers of fentanyl. ...
Guest Opinion: Eliminate kidney transplant waitlist
The Pacific Northwest region has a history of innovation in kidney research and dialysis with a legacy of mission-driven care to individuals with chronic kidney failure. Access to dialysis ...