Winsted, CT

A Letter from World War I By Michael E. Driscoll, Torrington      Since the war with Iraq began last week, I, like many Americans, have been glued to the television screen. What started out looking like a scrimmage has become a very serious and dangerous task and I, like many of you, have become increasingly concerned about the safety of our troops. More ... Into the Blue: Weather as a Weapon — Part 3 by keith harmon snow      While his ties to the military-industrial complex run to the deepest levels, Dr. Bernard J. Eastlund’s pursuit of ENMOD (Environmental Modification) research and technologies can be gleaned from the website of Eastlund Scientific Enterprises Corporation. More ... Standing United for Peace By John Anderson, Norfolk      Since the war against Iraq has begun, antiwar activists have been told that they should now stop their protests and stand united, supporting the President and the troops. More ...      Cara Reichel of Prospect Theater Company More ... A Collection of This and That By Florence Vining Thomen, East Canaan      Did you know that if you set a fence post in coal ashes, it will not rot? That artificial cats make good scarecrows? That if you want to remove a broken handle from an ax, bury it up to its broken handle and burn it? More ...      Mezzo-soprano Laura Evans performed with The Everyman Guild during the Medieval Banquet held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington on March 22. Photo/ Robin Gourd More ...