President Trump’s statements on those “s—hole” countries in Africa have echoed across the world and continue the decline of America’s stature in the global community. That these sickening and revolting comments are seen by the world as the racist rantings…

The big news item Jan. 17 was the health report on President Trump (Associated Press story, “MD: Trump healthy, passes cognitive test”). Now with the ever increasing “openness” in news reporting, get ready for the next step. In the future,…

It is with great sadness and anger that I write this letter. I have been a patron and an officer of the Friends of the Wolcott Public Library for more than 10 years. During this time, we have had three…

This is in response to Marc Thiessen’s Jan. 14 column, “Trump: crazy like a fox?” Compared with the unintentional “nuclear scare” during President Ronald Reagan’s first term, President Trump’s button-taunting bluster is as dangerous, if not more so, because of…

As we approach decision time for the Woodridge Lake sewer project, it is appropriate to review some of the important facts related to this matter: The project consists of piping raw sewage from Woodridge Lake in Goshen through the Allen…

A few weeks ago, President Trump suggested there should be a competition of various “fake news” organizations, excluding Fox News, which as per the president, required no evaluation. Since Fox News’ coverage favors the White House and the president, it…

“Democracy is not a spectator sport, it’s a participatory event,” said documentary filmmaker Michael Moore. “If we don’t participate in it, it ceases to be a democracy.” I had heard that before. But with the very core of our Constitution…

More facts would improve discussions about gun control. But that’s not an excuse for arguing against expansion of concealed-carry laws for law-abiding citizens by dismissing supportive government-sourced data and claiming that privately collected data over the past seven years show…

Kudos to the people who are safeguarding the identity of the Hawaii emergency-management employee who sent out a false alarm about an incoming ballistic missile, and shame on all those people who are focusing their energies on the allocation of…

This is in response to the Jan. 14 front-page story “To kill a view.” Herein lies the downward spiral of today’s society. A story about one man’s selfish and distorted view of the law to satisfy his own selfish wants….

Many American Christians seem to believe the secular lie that the church and state must be separate, meaning having no influence on each other. Properly understood, separation of church and state keeps the state from meddling in church business, but…

I am very concerned about the Trump administration’s efforts to eviscerate as many health, safety and business regulations as possible. While I’m sure many regulations could benefit from knowledgeable review and editing, heading agencies with people who have spent their…

This is in response to the Dec. 16 story, “Borough doctor accused of sexual misconduct,” concerning Dr. Robert Matusz of Naugatuck. I have been a patient of the good doctor for many years now. I have never been uneasy visiting…

In response to the Jan. 9 Associated Press story “Apple stockholders ask company to play lead role in protecting kids,” this should have been thought about a long time ago. These devices are addictive. Nowadays, very few people actually talk…

This is in response to the Dec. 16 story “Borough doctor accused of sexual misconduct.” Dr. Robert Matusz is an excellent podiatrist, as well as a kind and caring man. He made house calls to an incapacitated, elderly woman who…

On Dec. 3, my daughter had to be taken by ambulance to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, after passing out and experiencing dehydration from diarrhea. She also has vasovagal syncope and had just recovered from pneumonia. We arrived in the…

After reading letters from President Trump’s supporters complaining about the mistreatment he has been receiving, I feel compelled to offer an opinion. If you don’t like the way the news-media coverage has been going, tell your president to grow up…

A few parishioners from St. Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church in Woodbury requested an audience with the Pastoral Planning Committee of the Archdiocese of Hartford, to discuss the status of the merger with Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity –…

Unfriendly foes have a history of using mental concerns against Republican presidents and national figures. Remember the gossip about Ronald Reagan falling asleep during staff meetings and George W Bush suffering from the effects of past alcohol abuse? How about…

I am tired of the Republican Party’s stance that government is bad, but everything is right with business. The fact is that talented and patriotic people are attracted to and serve in government, and always have been. Ronald Reagan’s statement…