Families cannot be asked to pay for field trips, and because of that, thousands of students will be denied enriching experiences and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Hyperbole? Unfortunately, … more

For those truly interested in what Westport’s proposed Keeping of Animals rules actually say, they are spelled out on the town’s website. For versions unmoored from reality, check one of … more

There were smiles all around last Friday morning when a large group celebrated a ribbon-cutting for Barrington’s latest affordable-housing debacle. The East Bay Community Development … more

There’s an unfortunate reality about the entirety of the journalism business, but a specific downside for us here in the print discipline. Research has shown a significant amount of “readers,” … more

As with a lot of things during this administration, progress on alternative energy must happen in spite of, not because of, any Oval Office involvement. That was made clear yet again when our G-7 … more

Often celebrated for their sacrifices and volunteer spirit, this town’s firefighters are not often recognized for one of their greatest contributions — saving taxpayers a lot of money. … more

There are myriad ways to explain the epidemic of mass executions in this country. There’s a growing mental health crisis, with overworked advocates, providers and social workers struggling to … more

We were remiss, and considering the current state of our politics and our societal ills it was a glaring omission, in not recognizing the 55th anniversary of the signing by President Lyndon B. … more

Every organization that welcomed, embraced and empowered an accused predator owes this community an apology. That list begins with St. Mary’s Church and the Bristol Democratic Town Committee, … more

The idea of a Wood Street extension was fun while it lasted, but the party didn’t last long. Briefly considered as a way to mitigate the crippling effect of closing the Route 114 Silver … more