Columnists
Monday, November 28, 2011
Richard L. Connor
Editor and Publisher
In June of 2006, Mr. Connor formed The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company, purchased The Times Leader and returned to the post he previously held from 1978 to 1986.
He has worked for several media companies, including 25 years as an executive with Capital Cities Communications, later Cap Cities/ABC and then the Walt Disney Company. During that time he served for over 10 years as President and Publisher of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram in Fort Worth, TX.
His work to have his newspapers not only serve the community as a voice of needed change but also to build bridges among its leaders and diverse forces has been recognized constantly for its unique brand of media leadership. He has won numerous awards as a columnist and for his editorials and has received a number of awards for his newspaper and community leadership and achievement. He has served on numerous community and industry boards, including two times as a member of the Pulitzer Prize Nominating Committee.
He resides in the Back Mountain with his wife, Deborah, and daughter, Meredith. Mr. Connor also has two adult children.
Latest Columns by Richard L. Connor
October 29, 2011
A devotion to journalism that’s lifelong Richard L. Connor Opinion
More than five years ago I returned to Wilkes-Barre to buy The Times Leader. On Friday I announced my departure by the end of the year from the Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company, which I founded in 2006, resurrecting the former name of the local newspaper firm. These have been fulfilling years.
October 1, 2011
Chester & Me: Finding a most fruitful friend Richard L. Connor Opinion
Chester is comfortably lying under an apple tree, munching to his heart’s delight on old rotted fruit. Occasionally he lifts his nose in the air and smells fall. Then he might roll over on his back with an apple in his mouth or he might stand, shake and look as though he’s ready to spring into action only to collapse under the tree and grab another apple.
September 18, 2011
GOP hopefuls need to work on real issues Richard L. Connor Opinion
Rick Perry must be starting
September 10, 2011
Delivering for readers despite all obstacles Richard L. Connor Opinion
Running a newspaper from a hotel is in our DNA.
August 20, 2011
From hip to foot, Perry takes a shot Richard L. Connor Opinion
We all know that stereotyping is wrong and a rule against it should extend beyond race, religion, gender and ethnicity.
August 13, 2011
Start to finish, our triathlon one great race - Richard L. Connor:Opinion
Ironic as it may be, this test of fitness and endurance we will witness in today’s triathlon in the Back Mountain grew from a late-night discussion in a bar.
July 30, 2011
Mr. President, the buck stops at your desk Richard L. Connor Opinion
Our government with its checks and balances and need for consensus makes for difficult navigation, even if you are captain of the ship.
July 23, 2011
Claim about whoopie pie gets squashed - Richard L Connor Opinion
A whoopie pie almost made me sick last week. Well, not the pie but an editorial about the ubiquitous staple of Maine desserts. That’s right, I said, “Maine desserts.”
July 17, 2011
The buck stops with the boss, Mr. Murdoch - Richard L. Connor Opinion
Furor over the news of the despicable phone-hacking incidents at Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World, in Great Britain, is likely to carry over to suspicions by the public all over the world that journalists lie, cheat, take payoffs, make payoffs and slant news coverage to create headlines and sell newspapers.
July 10, 2011
Opinion: Maine camping remains perfect family vacation - Richard L. Connor
A BULL MOOSE charged from the woods miles from civilization, which today means no cell phone service, and smashed into a car containing five of our family members.
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