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Our children gather in groups, as a circle of friends in which they can have a sense of belonging. Street hoods gather in tough gangs for protection and a sense of invincibility. They are the world, just as much as you and I. We all share a desire to unite for a common cause, but we need not be a pack of wolves united in the hunt all the time. More ... First, let me introduce myself. My name is Tom Sevigny from Canton and I am running for the State Senate in the 8th District on the Green Party ticket this year. The 8th District consists of all or part of the following towns: Granby, Simsbury, Avon, Canton, Hartland, New Hartford, Colebrook, Barkhamsted, Harwinton, Norfolk, and Torrington. This is the first of a series of articles I will be writing over the next few months to let the people of the 8th District know where I stand on a variety of issues. More ... It all started with the passage of NAFTA and GATT. Democrats and Republicans colluded in the hope that no one would notice or could envision the effect that enactment of these agreements would have on working people. It was particularly galling to big labor which, to this day, constitutes a significant portion of traditional Democratic support. Labor did complain that passage would result in the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs, but their pleas fell on deaf ears. Democratic leaders could care less; after all, where could rank and file members go? The effect of the betrayal became apparent soon enough. More ... Father's Day has just been here,A day we celebrate each year To honor our Dad and show our love. More ... As Father's Day was last Sunday, I want to honor my father, Grover Becker, who until recently I had sadly misunderstood. More ... Bob Davidson was one of the judges for the Litchfield Bug-In at Harwinton Fairgrounds on June 16. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... |
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