I’ve been a dedicated reader of The SandPaper since its inception in 1976. During my childhood visits to LBI with my parents, the paper was a must-read. As an adult, I continued the tradition, picking up a copy for my children and me during our vacations down the shore. Now that we’re full-time residents here, it’s a weekly ritual to “get the paper for Dad” from a local dropbox. Although I have the app, I still prefer the newsprint version.

Each week, I start by turning to the Commentary and letters to the editor sections.