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Big surplus again shows fiscal constraints work

A series of monetary constraints the Connecticut General Assembly put in place in 2017 have proved to be a remarkable success story. The administration of Gov. Ned Lamont...

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The age of Biden

President Joe Biden put the good of the United States, its citizens and people in the countries who look to this nation for leadership ahead of his own ambitions when he ...

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Biden should exit. Murphy, Blumenthal, Courtney should speak up

President Joe Biden has been an effective president. More Americans than ever before have health insurance. Soon, for the first time, Medicare will be able to negotia...

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Courtney shows bipartisanship is alive and well

In his nearly 20-year career in Congress representing Connecticut’s 2nd District, Joe Courtney has governed from the middle. The latest example of that was his ranking a...

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A time for unity, a call for compassion

The images that came across our TV screens and social media feeds beginning Saturday evening were jarring. A former president and current presidential candidate, his fac...

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YOUR LETTERS

Franklin Graham failed his father’s legacy

It was a disappointment and a shame that Rev. Franklin Graham spoke – and prayed – at the Republican Convention on Thursday night. Not only did he cross the line of separ...

Trump’s flirt with death

Thankfully, Donald Trump escaped near death Saturday, July 13, in Pennsylvania. But, let us not lose sight of the fact that, for years, Trump has inspired, supported and ...

Fact check: no ionizing radiation

In Sunday’s Business section (July 21), you mislead your readership with statements in the picture caption, “An MRI scanner used by Prenuvo produces detailed images ...” ...

Long-term effects of violent rhetoric

When asked once which aspect of governance worried him most, former British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan replied, “Events, dear boy, events.” MacMillan’s remark is as...

Good fences make good neighbors

The Borough of Stonington continues to be separated from the town of Stonington by an impenetrable wall. That’s too bad because the town has a rich diversity of talent an...

Zoning regulations need reform

As an advocate for responsible zoning practices, I believe it's time to make zoning laws more inclusive and accessible for all residents. I'm deeply concerned about the c...

Norwich Roman Catholic Diocese clergy must confess

Unreported sexual molestation of children by Norwich Roman Catholic Diocese clergy has been going on for decades. Laymen, nuns, deacons, priests, bishops and secretaries ...

Tax evasion bigger crime than hit-and-run

On the weekend July 13-14, I read in The Day stories revealing the judicial system’s priority. In one, a man pleads guilty for evading taxes on $1.4M in income. He faces ...

Setting the record straight in Montville

On July 1, The Day published a letter to the editor titled “Fire station out of service causes problems,” by Patricia Boyles. In this letter to the editor, Miss Boyles re...

We the people vote “no king”

The Day editorial in the July 4, Independence Day, edition, “Trump v. United States,” was beautifully written and on point. It should appear every day from now until the ...

Bring back the red, white and blue flags at Shennecossett

I apologize if you are reading this letter and thought it was going to be something about politics. This writing is about the red, white and blue flags that are no longer...

CNN’s weak debate rules

In his column Sunday, "The Old Man vs. the Con Man doesn’t make anyone proud,” (July 7), Bill Stanley blames “big money,” “an imperfect nominating process” and the “mains...

Proud of St. Bernard

As a graduate of Saint Bernard High School, I am writing this letter in support of St. Bernard School in Uncasville. It's hard to believe my daughter will be a senior at ...

Stamp prices going up again

The U.S. Postal Service plans another price hike, up 5 cents to 73 cents starting July 14, the largest increase ever. Like everything else, they think that raising the ra...

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COLUMNS

Former Husky Rudy Gay a newcomer to the golf game

Rudy Gay is a natural on the basketball court. He’s also a terrific athlete, helping him have a highly successful UConn basketball and NBA career. On the golf course, he’...

Rocks, lumber and sweat: Building a new bridge in Pachaug

“Pull! Pull! Pull!” Urged by shouting coworkers near Voluntown’s Lowdon Brook one morning last week, a crew of sweating laborers hauled a rope tied to an enormous sack be...

Dr. I: Leave the Viking logo alone in East Lyme

Idle Thoughts, while waiting for high school football, college football, pro football, football pregame shows, football postgame shows … you get the idea. • Dr. Idle, Dr....

Crushed: my dreams of culinary glory

It’s not easy to be a celebrity chef.

Family atmosphere drew Wilkinson to Elmridge

Jacob Wilkinson wears many hats at Elmridge Golf Course. After starting out as the course superintendent in the spring of 2022, Wilkinson’s duties have evolved to include...

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Biden’s policy in the Mideast has been a failure

Now that Joe Biden has stepped down as Democratic candidate for president and endorsed Kamala Harris, the question arises whether he should resign as well. On Wednesday, ...

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Block housing development and your taxes may go up

Blame for rising property taxes in Connecticut may be shared more broadly than most people think. It's not just the fault of elected officials who yield to the demands of...

Harris must reach into her law-and-order past

What follows here assumes that Kamala Harris carries out her stated intention to "earn the nomination" and not pretend that the crown is only in the shop. This gives her ...

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