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September 2, 2010


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Retiree plan shows health act benefits

 September 2, 2010

Thousands of early retirees who would either have to pay exorbitantly for individual health insurance policies or live without insurance and the fear that they might get sick before becoming old enough for Medicare will now be able to receive...

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No campaign bucks for unopposed pols

 September 2, 2010

This newspaper has long advocated public financing of campaigns as a way of reducing the influence of special-interest money on elections and the legislative process. That is why we endorsed the Connecticut Citizens' Election Program, which went...

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Positive change for New London

 September 1, 2010

Rob Pero's political instincts are correct when he warns that the failure to include some type of recall provision in the charter could dissuade some New London voters from approving a new mayor-led form of government. But the reality is that no...

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Album dominance goes way of vinyl

 September 1, 2010

In a way, the pop music industry is back where it began.

In the 1950s and early 1960s the crooners, and later the rockers, saw the hit single, in the form of a 45 rpm record, as the symbol of success. Albums were an afterthought, with a...

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Ironic backdrop

 August 31, 2010

Conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck can certainly attract a crowd. On Saturday, those attending the "Restoring Honor" rally he organized packed nearly a mile stretch of the National Mall. NBC News reported 300,000 people.

The turnout...

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It's not him, it's us

My dad died in 1999. I miss him every day. He was what my late friend Susannah B. Hatt of Littleton, N.H., would call a "yellow dog Democrat" - he would have voted for a little yellow dog if he was a Democrat.

My mom was more independent.

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Warm cup of tea brings the promise of good news within Afghanistan

There's been a barrage of bad news lately from Afghanistan.

Lost era shows mad men in saner and more predictable time

'Mad Men" just won its third Emmy for "outstanding drama." If there were a gold statue for "best nostalgic portrayal," the AMC series would have walked off with that one, too. The allure and success of "Mad Men" is its stylish evocation...

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Still at it

The infamous Mars hoax that widely circulated on the Internet since its first appearance in the summer of 2004 reared its head again last week, according to Fox News.

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Don't drive without a seatbelt

How depressing. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey conducted in late 2008 estimates 17 million people have driven while drunk at least once on U.S. streets and highways in the course of a year.

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Letters

Churchill stayed mum on attack, led us to war

This is regarding the letter titled "Japan can't...

Roosevelt and Truman were fine presidents

I would like to make a few comments about the letter titled "

West Quoddy Head far from easternmost spot

Good article on West Quoddy Head, Maine, as the U.S.'s easternmost point and a great tourist attraction, but the...

Take geography lesson on Alaska and Hawaii

Alaska and Hawaii are the 49th and 50th states in the United States.

Why can't politicians tell us of their plans?

The problem with political ads is that they never give the audience an opportunity to know what the candidate is...

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We want your Back to School photos

Break out the backpacks and lunch boxes! As school gets back in session this week, we want to see your first day of school photos.

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Guest Opinions

East Lyme, don't let prime land slip away

This is a response to the commentary titled "East Lyme finance board right not to buy gas station," published Aug. 23. I have followed, and read with...

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Why no OL sewers?

Shoreline residents live in the area of Connecticut that is of a delicate nature. The balance between the somewhat dense population and the natural...

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Micro-reactors may be main key in solving energy issues

A small modular reactor that could be built quickly in a factory for a tenth the cost of a big nuclear power plant and supply electricity without...

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