George R. Kelsey In the years following the War Between the States, America began to advance herself by leaps and bounds, becoming an economic example, a world power, and an inspiration to many still living in the Old World. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Here I am again talking to you. Please, I am asking you to fix the clock in Allingtown. We have a new building going up and the clock looks bad. RL Watch Clock Dear RL Watch Clock: We are all … [Read more...] about Gripevine
America found wanting
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Beto O'Rourke has taken the measure of America and found it wanting. "This country, though we would like to think otherwise," he intoned, "was founded on racism, has persisted through racism and … [Read more...] about America found wanting
Editorial
Labor and socialism Labor Day. History tells us that a day honoring workers – and by extension the American labor movement – was first proposed by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, forerunners to today’s trade unions. Oregon … [Read more...] about Editorial
Dear Felicia
Well hon, here we are the kiddies jest went back to school, and September starts on Sunday. Yikes, it’s really true what momma used to say: Once you get past May, the year just flies by…and do it is. Here in the Asylum by the Sea, things are … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Acrimony spices council session
By Josh LaBella Voice Reporter While the agenda was fairly straight forward for Monday night’s City Council meeting, public session saw mudslinging and party infighting weeks ahead of the primary election. In the beginning of … [Read more...] about Acrimony spices council session
The week in photos – August 22, 2019
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Good Humor Man 1959 It seemed as if there was no escape from the August heat wave. The boy and his two friends sat on their bicycles, too hot to move. Sometimes on days like this, the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: If you are reading Gripe Vine today and you are a resident of West Haven, you may be familiar with the Boot Program. This program fines those motorists who are delinquent on their motor vehicle taxes can risk their … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Epstein gamed the system
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Jeffrey Epstein case establishes beyond a doubt that if you're a sexual predator, it pays to be a rich and connected sexual predator. Epstein, now dead of an apparent suicide before his … [Read more...] about Epstein gamed the system