As a student of history, Gov. Ned Lamont probably knows that emperors in ancient Rome didn’t have to be very good to stay in power as long as they amply compensated their legions.
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I am so grateful that 50-odd years ago, my father was the second person to purchase a plot of land on Lake Ashuelot in Washington, New Hampshire. For years, he joined his buddies on hunting trips to the area, staying at a tiny cabin on another nearby lake. His friend who owned the tiny cabin…
Shimmering blue clouds and bright planets will light up the night skies this month.
Legislature can take this step, one of many needed, in response to rallies and marches for racial equity.
Little Free Libraries are popping up all over Torrington. My car was filled with donated books and off I went to fill the book boxes with my friend and fellow steward, Marsha Miles. We picked a great day since it was the last day of school and kids were on campus to pick up whatever they lef…
On my early morning walk, I greeted the robins along the path and noticed a larger creature in the meadow. What I took to be a squirrel turned into a gray cottontail who freeze-framed until I was nearly next to him. When I took one more step, he/she disappeared in the tall grass. I came at t…
Football is facing a new era, but it must find a way to close massive deficits if it is to survive
Without a polar vortex last winter to kill off woolly adelgids, the fate of state’s hemlocks rests on lady beetles
I recently covered a story that was situated on such a lovely, large property, the only means to truly capture it was by drone photography. That brought to mind when I asked my brother to take some aerial photos of our house when we were selling.
The Supreme Court decision rejected the Trump administration’s efforts to unravel Dreamers’ protection, but a federal law is needed for permanence.
If you see a fawn or baby rabbit alone, leave it, rehabilitators say. Their mother will return.
I come from a gearhead family. The definition given by the Urban Slang dictionary is “mechanically inclined enthusiasts who as a hobby or pastime like to work on cars, performance equipment such as hot rods or race equipment.” This is my heritage.
For the next few weeks go outside at night and watch the fireflies’ flickering dance
Agreements on major issues must be discussed in public, not decided on beforehand
Among the many events being canceled due to the pandemic, local fairs will probably be the most missed. When I moved back to Connecticut, I found that you never really leave your birthplace. It was late summertime and when my sister asked if I wanted to “go to the fair,” more-than-half-forgo…
Connecticut could lose 45,000 child care slots as a consequence of the pandemic, which would sputter any economic recovery.
Oak wilt isn’t in Connecticut yet, but right next door in New York. Tree experts want a plan to stop it.
Memorial Day was always the official beginning of summer, thoughts about fallen soldiers and a delightful picnic with my family while my father and uncle tried to get the Indy 500 on the radio. This year, the celebrations and ceremonies were either canceled or greatly limited. I was lucky to…
The images coming from Minneapolis are alarming — a violent response to a brutal killing of a black man by a white police officer. We are blind, though, if we think what is going on in the middle of the country could not happen here.
The acorn cycle feeds little critters, which in turn become food for bigger critters.
At one point during my peripatetic career, I worked at a big city hospital. Their primary mission, of course, was saving lives.
Begun in secrecy, deception, and arrogance a year ago, the Partnership for Connecticut died the same way this week. Its tombstone should read: Let’s not do that again.
From the start, an exemption to FOI rules for private members of the panel posed problems.
A count that will begin this summer at two Redding sites could be the first of its kind in the state.
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has allowed large corporations to run rampant, exploit people, and get away with it. Trump considers himself above the law, boldly claiming, “I have an Article 2, where I have the right to do whatever I want as president.” For more information about Tr…
It seems like just yesterday that I was visiting the Morris Public Library, watching small children frenetically paw through boxes filled with wildly colored little bricks, mini-figures and what resembled palm trees and wee wheels. Soon there were recognizable works of art emerging, such as …
No one questions why restaurateurs are urging the governor to move quickly to allow indoor dining to resume. With outdoor accommodations set to reopen in less than a week, and with everything other than takeout and delivery impermissible since mid-March, owners and employees alike are eager …
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Female turtles are looking for higher ground now to build a nest and safely lay eggs.
I always say, “It takes a village” when I list all the hands it takes to make each book box into a Little Free Library. Since we are all staying in our homes, I am grateful to the artists who are in their studios with time to help our mission. Our goal is to bring Little Free Libraries to ci…
I’ve been seeing robins in the backyard and it reminded me of this story I wrote a few years ago.
Citizens should not have to choose between voting in person or their health.
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Why April brought more showers than usual.
Back in the day, really, in the wayback machine, I loved honing the culinary arts from an early age. Custard, served in special custard cups, was a favorite, and I was determined to master the perfect penuche fudge. My mother was a talented cook and outstanding baker, specializing in wedding…
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Porcupines are slowly making their plodding way back to Connecticut.
Connecticut’s contact tracing effort will help contain the coronavirus once businesses reopen.
I co-wrote a book with my sister many years ago that, sadly never saw the light of the printed page. The working title was “Iguana” — I think because the opening chapter featured one of those creatures, but also because there were plenty of these reptiles in the Virgin Islands and Martinique…
The crowd of 1,000 Open Up Connecticut rally-goers in Hartford included all types: Anarchists, struggling hairdressers, Trump loyalists, toddlers, partiers and conspiracy theorists.
The Hubble Space Telescope, launched 30 years ago, opened new views of the universe — but a tiny flaw almost derailed the project.
A day that brought anticlimactic news about the premature end of the state legislative session was accompanied this week by a bombshell for sessions of the future. House Republican leader Themis Klarides, of Derby, announced she would not seek another term in office this year, though she did…
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How will you celebrate when we reach the end of quarantine and disquiet?
Nearly every day brings new economic news that can only be described as catastrophic.
On the anniversary of the first Earth Day April 22, it’s apparent much more needs to be done to save the planet.
It’s been a while since I’ve been asked for my resume, but it happened recently. That would make most people think back on all the jobs they held and excelled at, but it just inspired me to begin counting all the times I had stormed out or was shown the door out from some company large or sm…
Self-isolation compels many to go for walks in the woods, but take precautions against another virus — one caused by ticks.
The influenza pandemic of 2018 took young adults, not elderly or children. And it was far deadlier than what we’ve seen even in New York.
In this season of rebirth, we see hope but must temper it with caution to avoid a coronavirus rebound.
I go to the largest supermarket now, the better to maintain my self-imposed 10 feet of distancing, and go at 6 a.m. to thin the crowd. I have my little list all mapped out for efficient grab and go, always use the self-check-out on the end, and move as quickly as possible out the door.
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Astronomers are keeping an eye next month on the comet ATLAS, which hasn’t been this close since the Bronze Age.
National Guard units are helping fight the coronavirus epidemic, but one arm of government wants to siphon the budget to build the wall.
