Submit an Opinion

What we’re looking for

• Local perspectives on issues affecting our towns and community

• Local reflections on national or global topics and how they show up here

• Pieces written in your own words and based on your own experience

As a nonprofit newsroom, we cannot publish endorsements for political campaigns or candidates. We may, however, consider opinion pieces about policies, civic processes, or community impacts as long as they do not directly promote a specific campaign.

What to include with your submission

Please include the following with every opinion:

• Your full name

• Your town of residence

• A phone number (for our records only; will not be published)

• Your opinion text between 250-750 words (either pasted into the form or attached as a document)

• You may also upload one photo to accompany your piece. We can’t guarantee we’ll use it; photos will be selected and cropped at our discretion based on space, quality, and relevance.

Basic etiquette

To keep the opinions page constructive and readable:

• Be respectful of neighbors, even when you disagree

• Avoid personal attacks, hate speech, or discriminatory language

• Check your facts where possible and attribute sources as needed

• Disclose any relevant roles or affiliations (for example, town office, board membership, organization leadership)

We reserve the right not to publish submissions that violate these guidelines or fall outside our mission and standards.

What happens next

• You’ll see a confirmation message after submitting the form

• Our team will review your piece and contact you if we have questions

• If your opinion is selected, we’ll publish your name and town with the piece