Category: Opinion

Orchids and onions

Oct 6, 2026 | Opinion

Orchids to D.J. Murphy, executive director of the Litchfield Area Business Association, and Deborah Kelly, executive director of Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, for their effort in organizing the first Aging Well,...

Litchfield EMS system works fine as is

Sep 28, 2026 | Opinion

To the Editor: Sept. 28 As with renewing the idea of having local constables, we now go forward in the same path for full-time paid medical services. Trying to improve or alter it further can often make matters worse and not...

Bobcat booster club thankful for support

Sep 8, 2026 | Opinion

To the Editor: Sept. 8 The Region 20 Bobcat Sports Booster Club wishes to extend gratitude for the generous support of our raffle fundraiser held at the Litchfield Hills Open Golf Tournament on August 18 at the Torrington...

Goshen CC to sell water at Goshen Fair

Aug 20, 2026 | Opinion

To the Editor: Aug. 20 Goshen Community Care will host its annual water sale fundraiser at the Goshen Fair Sept. 5-7 The Goshen Fair has supported Goshen Community Care’s longstanding mission to provide supportive care services...

War shows need for renewable energy

Aug 12, 2026 | Opinion

To the Editor: Aug. 12 While the Trump administration promotes fossil fuel extraction, the Iran war has accelerated a global transition toward renewable energy. Consequently, the United States risks falling behind as it tethers...

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