News: Last week, K-9 handlers from several states converged on southeastern Connecticut, prepared to learn from some of the continent's best during a three-day, 27-hour seminar. We take you behind the scenes.

Daybreak: A new version of "Rags" is being staged at Goodspeed Opera House — and we do mean new. The creative artists behind the show have revisited the piece for this production, and it's a major overhaul. They wanted the chance to really pull the musical apart and re-imagine it.

Business: For many freelancers and owners of small businesses, signing up clients and completing projects is just one part of the work. Trying to get paid can be almost as time-consuming.

Perspective: Editorial Page Editor Paul Choiniere takes a look at a few contests that will provide some drama in Tuesday's municipal elections.