GUEST COMMENTARIES

Revival of Waterford solar plan reason for concern

The current proposal is to install 55,000 solar panels on approximately 90 acres of hilly terrain off Oil Mill Road in Waterford. These ground-mounted solar arrays have a record of destroying water quality around them.

Why GOP victory in North Carolina spells disaster for Democrats

President Trump is the single most effective surrogate and turnout machine for the Republican Party, the most important weapon in the fight to control Congress.

Ledyard Fair can stay put if it simplifies

The future fairs could be held in the current location if the Fair Association would do a little bit of repositioning and downsizing.

Feminist aviation pioneer had ties to Noank

Putnam’s mother had refused in purported disapproval of the union to allow the planned use of her home on Church Street in the center of the village, only to change her mind at the last minute.

New London mayoral candidate's full comments on immigration

I feel strongly that sanctuary cities, or immigration in general, I should say, is a federal issue and it should be dealt with in Washington. And it is misguided being dealt with here, locally.

Shameful of Day running anti-union op-ed Labor Day

Didn’t anyone tell you, Labor Day is a day reserved for honoring working people and the sacrifices of the men and women who fought and died to help bring about labor reforms.

South and North, fair desegregation remains elusive

In few American school districts have we ever reaped the benefits of desegregation fairly and robustly implemented.

'Right-to-work' aims to destroy labor-union gains

Freeloading workers contribute to the financial collapse of unions and to the protections they provide.

Connecticut senator gave U.S. its name and its courts

When delegates were about to approve the name of the new nation as "National Government of United States," Ellsworth suggested instead "the United States of America."

A big nuclear story you probably missed

President Trump is trying to revice U.S. nuclear power and protect our nuclear weapons' stock, but the press is largely ignoring his efforts.

How violent video games can be good for you

Many video games place violence in a social context and give players a hands-on opportunity to explore moral conundrums they would never face in real life.

Filling the wind in New London’s sails

New London deserves to have the kind of economic revitalization seen in other towns and cities, and this project checks every box.