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June 27, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Dear Editor: Political elections can be contentious times and this past election cycle certainly proved that to be true. Our country and local community appear to be sharply divided along political lines. But there are times when those lines blur and Tuesday’s rainy...
Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Bloxom Wrong on Menhaden

Dear Editor: I sent the following addressed to Del. Rob Bloxom on election day: I have been and am an ardent supporter of conservative political issues for the entirety of my adult and adolescent life. I have missed zero national elections and have supported every...
Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

More on Solar Energy

Dear Editor: The letter by Jim Belote that appeared in the Nov. 1 edition referenced ANEC’s Cooperative Sunshare program, which he correctly states is more expensive than “standard electricity.” What he neglected to explain is that this is not the best, most...
Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Solar Energy at a Premium

Dear Editor: As related to the letter “Candidates’ Alternative Energy Statements Questioned” in the Oct. 18 edition of the Post, Mr. Phillips’ statements, from what I have seen printed, appear to be correct for the Eastern Shore. In regards to the cost of solar...
Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Northampton Schools Say ‘Thanks!’

Dear Editor: The Northampton High School Homecoming Committee would like to thank all our community members and leaders for supporting the transportation efforts of Virginia State University’s marching band for our homecoming Sept. 27. We are truly thankful to Cape...
Politics Don’t Have To Be Ugly

Regarding Firehouse Sale

Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Ms. Kathy Scott’s letter in last week’s edition where she said “any members of the Chincoteague Fire Department, maybe you should abstain from voting due to conflict of interest?” If Ms. Scott had put forth the time and effort...