THE DAY’S OPINION
Florence lesson: Don't ignore evacuation orders
Our region is not immune from such disasters, of course. The Great New England Hurricane of 1938, which struck 80 years ago Friday, is considered the greatest natural disaster in recorded New England...
Senate right hearing both sides of troubling account
The nominee has a motive to make an unequivocal denial. It is harder to come up with a reason why the accuser would create such a false narrative.
House Republicans double down on reckless tax policy
The price tag for making tax cuts permanent will be $631 billion in additional federal debt over the next decade, according to the Tax Policy Center.
Library directors contributed richly to our communities
Two retiring directors have been instrumental in leading their libraries through a period of change and fiscal challenges.
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25th Amendment never used to remove a president, Trump unlikely to be first
At this point, the constitutional provision, adopted in 1967, is highly unlikely to be used. It is stunning that it has been discussed in the White House at all.
Democrats are motivated and turning to new faces
Democratic turnout has been way up this year, just as Republican turnout was high in 2010.
GUEST COMMENTARIES
Solar project poses threat to Niantic River
This solar installation, as proposed, could do serious damage, especially given the track record of the company.
‘Circular Economy’ of re-use can avert crisis
The 'Circular Economy' entails a full implementation of a circular path of use, one in which goods and materials are re-used, re-cycled and re-purposed.
Why do people stay put during hurricanes?
Lack of preparation, the research shows, is caused by cognitive biases that lead people to underplay warnings and make poor decisions.
