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Robert Waite

  • Writer, Freelance
  • Managing Director, Waite + Co.
Canada, United States
As seen in: Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel, LinkedIn, Medium, National Post, The Salem News (Salem, MA), Haringey People, Gateley, Ipswich Local News
Covers:  Everything under the sun. But specifically travel and film.
Communications professional, proud father, dutiful spouse.
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Lite Waite: When it comes to putting living politicians' faces on coins, blame Silent C...

Lite Waite: When it comes to putting living politicians' faces on coins, blame Silent C...

by Bob Waite When I was 12 or so, I came into possession of my grandfather's stamp collection. There were a c…

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Lite Waite: Dan Kelly wants you to know he is fed up, but do voters have an appetite for change?

Lite Waite: Dan Kelly wants you to know he is fed up, but do voters have an appetite for change?

Explore Dan Kelly's campaign insights and breakfast habits as he aims to unseat state Representative Kristen …

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Lite Waite: It takes a village of volunteers to keep abandoned guinea pigs safe and secure

Lite Waite: It takes a village of volunteers to keep abandoned guinea pigs safe and secure

by Bob Waite They are not from Guinea. And they are not pigs. But they are cute. Maybe too cute for their own…

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Lite Waite: How attending Boys State taught me that politics is a contact sport

Lite Waite: How attending Boys State taught me that politics is a contact sport

by Bob Waite So how does one get pulled into politics? That was the gist of my recent Ipswich Museum talk. My…

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Lite Waite: As in 1976, the impending appearance of Sail Boston's Tall Ships will lift spirits

Lite Waite: As in 1976, the impending appearance of Sail Boston's Tall Ships will lift spirits

Discover the captivating tales of Tall Ships amidst America's celebrations and challenges throughout history.

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Lite Waite: Frustrated by FIFA's crazy ticket prices? Find your tribe and enjoy the matches

Lite Waite: Frustrated by FIFA's crazy ticket prices? Find your tribe and enjoy the matches

Explore the impact of the World Cup as it transforms soccer's popularity and stirs emotions across the globe.

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Lite Waite: Receiptgate reminds us of a Watergate truth - it's the cover-up that gets you

Lite Waite: Receiptgate reminds us of a Watergate truth - it's the cover-up that gets you

by Bob Waite What in the name of Richard Milhous Nixon were they thinking? As Watergate surely taught us, it'…

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Lite Waite: The approach of the annual Crane's Beach school picnic stirs the ghosts of picnics pa...

Lite Waite: The approach of the annual Crane's Beach school picnic stirs the ghosts of picnics pa...

by Bob Waite I was pleased to see that the School Committee recently eased up on some of the more draconian e…

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Lite Waite: For Ipswich's Jeff Dolan, a love of horses led to fulfilling his cowboy dream

Lite Waite: For Ipswich's Jeff Dolan, a love of horses led to fulfilling his cowboy dream

Discover the intriguing story of Jeff Dolan, a celluloid cowboy from Ipswich who starred in films like Tombst…

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Lite Waite: Brave little Estonia wonders if its next on Putin's menu

Lite Waite: Brave little Estonia wonders if its next on Putin's menu

by Bob Waite Whenever I wander into listening range of Vermont public radio, I always get a chuckle when thei…

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Lite Waite: A return to Auschwitz serves as a grim reminder of the need to never forget

Lite Waite: A return to Auschwitz serves as a grim reminder of the need to never forget

Explore the profound experiences at Auschwitz, a place of deep emotion and historical significance in Europea…

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Lite Waite: Like a latter-day Rip Van Winkle, a return to Warsaw left me dazed and confused

Lite Waite: Like a latter-day Rip Van Winkle, a return to Warsaw left me dazed and confused

Join Bob Waite as he reflects on his 50-year absence from Poland and the profound changes he witnesses in War…

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Lite Waite: Help! I've been diagnosed with Insecure Author Syndrome and there's no cure

Lite Waite: Help! I've been diagnosed with Insecure Author Syndrome and there's no cure

Explore the world of Lite Waite as humor meets wisdom in a captivating exploration of amusing musings.

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Lite Waite: Are small towns 'suffocating'? John Mellencamp says take a breath

Lite Waite: Are small towns 'suffocating'? John Mellencamp says take a breath

Explore the themes of leaving home in the writings of Bob Waite. Discover why some return while others do not.

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Lite Waite: When did White House press secretaries become combative ninja warriors?

Lite Waite: When did White House press secretaries become combative ninja warriors?

by Bob Waite A fellow named Stephen H. Hess died recently. The name probably does not mean much to most, but …

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Lite Waite: Does Seth Moulton suffer ants in the pants?

Lite Waite: Does Seth Moulton suffer ants in the pants?

When I first heard the expression “ants in the pants” it came from my grandmother, a plainspoken woman from A…

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Lite Waite: Is football, a sport that fosters a sense of community, destined to fade away?

Lite Waite: Is football, a sport that fosters a sense of community, destined to fade away?

Join Bob Waite as he shares his love for football while grappling with his views on youth participation in th…

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Lite Waite: Could an accelerating move from cable to streaming mark the end for ICAM?

Lite Waite: Could an accelerating move from cable to streaming mark the end for ICAM?

Discover Bob Waite's insights on the evolution of cable TV and its impact on local communities and talent.

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Lite Waite: As America celebrates its 250th birthday, is its empire headed for a fall?

Lite Waite: As America celebrates its 250th birthday, is its empire headed for a fall?

Back in eighth or ninth grade, I took an Ancient History course from a teacher named Harry Sagris. He was …

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Lite Waite: In this age of weather hysterics, meteorologists like Don Kent are missed

Lite Waite: In this age of weather hysterics, meteorologists like Don Kent are missed

Explore the legacy of Bob Waite and the evolution of weather forecasting in New England through engaging stor…

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Lite Waite: An ALS victim's joyful return to the New England ski slopes

Lite Waite: An ALS victim's joyful return to the New England ski slopes

Discover Lite Waite's inspiring story about skiing with ALS, highlighting courage and passion for the sport.

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Lite Waite: Six years and scores of columns later, some thoughts on reader preference

Lite Waite: Six years and scores of columns later, some thoughts on reader preference

Discover Lite Waite's reflections on his six-year writing adventure, filled with humor and memories from his …

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Lite Waite: Ipswich experienced its own great migration, one that swept down from the north

Lite Waite: Ipswich experienced its own great migration, one that swept down from the north

Discover how the 'Great Hemorrhage' shaped the industrial landscape of New England from the 1840s to 1930.

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Lite Waite: Is God making a comeback sixty years after TIME asked if He was dead?

Lite Waite: Is God making a comeback sixty years after TIME asked if He was dead?

Bob Waite reflects on the impact of an iconic TIME Magazine cover and its connection to church life in Ipswic…

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