Green Cotton by Evin O’Keeffee Picnic season is upon us! In my mind it is always a good time for a picnic, especially when the weather cooperates to make a picnic outing possible. I look for excuses to turn a normal outing into a picnic …

Dear Editor: The good schools in Martin County are the reason our family moved to Hobe Sound five years ago, and we have not been disappointed until recently. Actually, it happened a few months ago, but I was busy and didn’t really notice, until now. …

Dear Editor: Thank you for a terrific newspaper! It pulls us together as a community. The articles are interesting and informative. I specially liked the recent article on ‘Remaking Bridge Road.” What a wonderful dream and if it would only happen……. Keep up the fine …

Dear Editor: RE: Harmony Ranch Proposal, page 4, (by) Barbara Clowdus There is no harmony with this proposal. I am very disturbed by the way three MC Commissioners, Hayes, Ciampi and Smith, rubber stamp every development project that comes before them. They do not listen …

Outside Looking In By Gordon Barlow Foreign observers in general are of the opinion that the two major US political parties have moved closer over the last few years. The tragedy of 9/11 seems to have been a catalyst of this change. Differences remain – …