Winsted, CT

Make Peace or Declare War By Anthony Accetta, Great Barrington      With much concern I have been following closely the events leading up to and following the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. I have come to the conclusion that America has two choices and a decision should be made soon. More ... People Beat Cancer Every Day By Todd Colitti, Thomaston      Well here it is summertime again, and with August just around the corner, I find myself again looking forward to riding in the Tour de Torrington. Although last year was my first ride in the tour, it was not the first I had heard of it. More ...      Hundreds of riders participated in the triple-point races at the Foothills BMX track at Alvord Park in Torrington on July 21. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... In Hell with Michael Skakel By D. P. O’Keefe      Michael Skakel has moved into my cellblock. Normally I’d leave this one alone—because the last thing I’d ever want to be considered part of is the news media. More ... The Musty Dark Corners of Bank Regulation By Ralph Nader, Washington, DC      All the headlines about corporate disclosures and the need for transparency are sending shivers through the banking industry and its regulators, who have always lived in a protected and largely secret world. More ...      The fireplace in the dining area of the 250-year-old Hale House could be seen during an open house to benefit the Goshen Historical Society on July 20. Photo/Robin Gourd More ...