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Thursday, November 28, 2024
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Thursday, November 28, 2024
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Young People First. The title and focus of a newly released report by the 119K Commission, an initiative led by mayors of towns and cities across the state and coordinate...
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As the President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, I want to affirm our commitment to the principles that sustain a vibrant economy: the rule of ...
Claire L. Gaudiani, serving as Connecticut College’s eighth president, was a force of nature who inspired admiration, intellectual vibrancy and generosity. As a public in...
There is no better argument for offshore wind than the loss of life and billions of dollars in property damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton across the southern Unite...
Traffic management, not parking enforcement, is the issue that justifies implementing paid parking in downtown Mystic. Traffic threatens to make Mystic a victim of its ow...
JD Vance tweeted recently: “We need to empower the police to take violent people off the streets. It’s really that simple.” I have never been overly impressed with Yale L...
Sharing differing opinions and engaging in respectful discussions is important. David Collins could use his column to encourage this much-needed engagement of people with...
Town of Stonington voters are asked in this election to approve five revisions to their town charter. These requests are found at the bottom of the ballot numbered 2 thro...
Ilana Fischer is a cousin of Liat Beinin, who was married to Aviv Atzili. She gave this talk at her New York City congregation, the Jewish Community Project of Tribec...
One year ago Stonington was in the midst of an historic election cycle. A total of eight well-qualified candidates vied for three seats on our Board of Selectmen. Debates...
The town of Stonington will have charter revision questions on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Having worked in the town clerk’s office for 39 years, I know firsthand the responsibil...
“If you see somebody getting ready to throw a tomato, knock the crap out of them. I’ll pay the legal fees.” — Donald Trump, at a 2016 rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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GUEST OPINIONS
Last month, attending the East Lyme High School-Norwich Free Academy cross-country meet was fortuitous. It was the very last time that Doug Sharples and I would speak.
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This is 12th time the New York Yankees and Los Angeles (formerly Brooklyn) Dodgers have met in baseball's World Series, and as a Yankees fan, I have forlorn memories from...
Here are my potential solutions to the ongoing parking challenges in Mystic.
As I understand it, Seaport Marine, if they’re interested, would need to obtain a special gr...
On Wednesday, Oct. 2 as we watch the sun set, Jews around the world will welcome the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah 5785. The Jewish tradition is to eat foods that are s...
Venezuela, once a land of promise and beauty, has undergone a heartbreaking transformation. I grew up in a country where political stability was the norm and hope for the...
In the month of September, during the 1960s in Norwich, the neighborhood on Talman Street was bustling with activity as each neighbor prepared for the approach of winter....
Imagine six acres of waterfront property zoned for development but sitting empty for more than 20 years and generating no revenue for the city. That is the reality for a ...
Recent reports warn about the spread of hydrilla, a fast-growing aquatic weed threatening rivers and lakes throughout the state, should concern anyone who enjoys water re...
In August, Eversource and United Illuminating customers received a shock when they opened their electricity bills. A 2017 legislative deal to support the Millstone Power ...
I am writing to clarify my opposition to the zoning change and consequent proposed development of land at the base of and behind Williams Street in New London, the so-cal...
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