Opinion - EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA

Our view: Presenting ID to vote is no burden
The people of Lawrence will vote in Tuesday's Massachusetts primary. And once again, there likely will be allegations of voter fraud - that is, of people casting ballots who are not eligible to do so.
Column: Hillary's plan for economic ruin
Jay Ambrose
Our view: Shoddy records will cost Methuen plenty
The details in a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice to Methuen demanding the repayment of $170,000 in grant money are shocking.
Column: Few have Ivy League's money
Dan K. Thomasson
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Apology needed
Column: Patrick lends touch of inspiration to difficult task of governing
As the man faced his fellow Democrats, he insisted, "Better the occasional faults of a government that lives in a spirit of charity than the consistent omissions of a government frozen in the ice of its own indifference."
Our view: Flynn should serve his full sentence
Convicted murderer William Flynn should not be granted early release from prison.
Our view: Higher taxes are not an option
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation is out with its 37th annual "Municipal Financial Data" booklet. No need to read between the lines; a glance at the densely-packed rows of figures reveals the truth of what most mayors and selectmen are telling us - cities and towns are up against if financially.
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Hard times
Our view: Mausoleum bill should pass N.H. Senate
A bill before the New Hampshire Senate that would require mausoleums to operate under the same laws as cemeteries is a good one. As people who have deceased loved ones at rest in a Salem mausoleum learned last year to their regret, the state right now lacks sufficient oversight of such facilities.
Column: New school czar seeks change
View from Beacon Hill
Our view: Past mistakes plague North Andover schools
More evidence emerged recently about just how poorly managed North Andover schools were during the period immediately following the departure of former Superintendent Harry Harutunian. That poor management may well continue to cost North Andover taxpayers money.
Column: It's two against one in Clinton vs. Obama game
Big Freddy was humming as he joined me for morning coffee.
Our view: Patriots game away from history
There's no need for Tom Brady and his mates to play coy any longer. After months of playing "one game at a time," there's only one game left in what has been a shining season for the New England Patriots.

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