Back to School 2023 Just has seems to happen each year, the summer – at least the school vacation part of it – is winding down, and the new term is ready to begin. If there are a few sad faces around your home in these last weeks of August, at … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Ferraro endorses Paige Weinstein Thank you for your continued support for me as your State Representative in the 117th House District! I am writing this letter as a full and enthusiastic endorsement of Paige Weinstein as the next Mayor of West … [Read more...] about Letters
Having the same objectives
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist There's being fortunate in your enemies, and then there's having enemies who are helping you take the first step in your political comeback. Donald Trump and his adversaries want profoundly … [Read more...] about Having the same objectives
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Wanted: leadership The caucuses are done, the endorsed candidates have been named, but we are a long way from knowing – at least in the case of the Republican Party – who the ultimate standard-bearer will be for the November general election. … [Read more...] about Editorial
The joy of minor league ball
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Portland Sea Dogs won, but that's not why, fundamentally, the fans went home happy. The Double-A minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the Sea Dogs play in a cozy ballpark in Portland, … [Read more...] about The joy of minor league ball
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Savin Rock Festival ‘23 It is hard to believe it has been more than 40 years since the first Savin Rock Festival took place at West Haven High School’s Ken Strong Stadium and adjacent fi elds. The idea was one that came from the leadership of … [Read more...] about Editorial
Russia ‘getting to Denmark’
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist On the one hand, events in Russia this past weekend were stunning -- the leader of a mercenary group declaring against the country's military leadership and, for 24 hours, marching on Moscow. On … [Read more...] about Russia ‘getting to Denmark’
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Start to pay attention In the next few days, the two major parties in West Haven will determine which names will head and fill their respective slates for the upcoming November mayoral election. The Democratic and Republican Town Committees … [Read more...] about Editorial
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Pledge unnecessary in Mullins’ campaign Last month, Republican candidate for Mayor, Barry Cohen invited me and candidate Paige Weinstein to what he refereed to as a "Unity Meeting." This convocation took place at the West Haven Republican … [Read more...] about Letters
Stop ‘woke’ in baseball
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist It's not unusual for prayer to play a role in sports. "Spahn, Sain, and pray for rain!" was the famous refrain of Boston Braves fans in 1948, when they wanted their exceptional pitchers Warren … [Read more...] about Stop ‘woke’ in baseball