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Cody and Dallas Miller ride atop the carriage of New Milford's Water Witch Fire Company during the parade celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department on July 6. Photo/Robin Gourd
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Is It Possible to Be Safe and Free?
By Mary-Kate Smith
Recently, one of Connecticut’s local TV stations conducted an unscientific poll asking whether or not Americans would be willing to give up some of their liberties for a "sense" of security.
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Denial and Penny-Pinching Put Us in Danger
By Charles Keil, Lakeville
Half a dozen intelligence agencies from outside the U.S. were telling our CIA and George W. Bush what they needed to know months ahead of 9/11. FBI bureaus were saying the same thing way in advance of 9/11.
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Dennis Parcard was among those demonstrating 18th century skills at the Sheffield Historical Society on July 6. Photo/Robin Gourd
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Homeland Security and Congress
By Joseph A. Zdonczyk, Wolcott
Homeland security is to many the most critical issue that faces our country today. Two years ago as a candidate for the 5th Congressional District opposing the Democratic incumbent, Mr.
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The Worsening Corporate Crime Wave
By Ralph Nader, Washington, DC
What Business Week magazine calls "the corporate crime wave" shows every sign of worsening, as more major corporations scramble to admit massive deception of investors, looting of pension funds, self-enrichment of top executives, restatement of earnings and giant farewell compensation packages to de...
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Honor Your Families – Tour de Torrington
By Rebecca P. Conrad
On April 10, 2000, my father, Charles Poliquin, died of cancer. In his memory and to pay tribute to his remarkable tenacity, his family has joined efforts to volunteer and serve on the committee sponsoring the 13th annual Tour de Torrington, a bike race to benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Berkshire Taconic Landscape Added to "Last Great Places" Website
The Nature Conservancy has added the Berkshire Taconic Landscape to its "Last Great Places" website, citing not only the area’s scenic, historic and cultural attractions, but also its role as one of the key ecological gems remaining in southern New England.
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