Chris Murphy is not independent-minded
The rhetoric of Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5th District, is deceiving. Upon being elected to the U.S. Senate, he will immediatly report to Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. Rep. Murphy will salute him and...
View ArticleRobert J. Painter Jr.|Naugatuck native
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Robert (Bob) Joseph Painter Jr., 63, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2012. He was born on June 20, 1949 in Naugatuck, Conn., and graduated from Naugatuck High School in 1967....
View ArticleMedicaid and the 'Right to Choose'
There is a great debate raging throughout our country today. It is the resurgence of the age-old issue regarding a woman's right to choose. Oddly, it is the notion of freedom — religious freedom —...
View ArticleReginatto
Mr. and Mrs. Agostino Reginatto of Torrington celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a party given by their children at P. Sam's Restaurant in Torrington. Mr. and Mrs. Reginatto were married...
View ArticleMore workers stand up for their health
MIAMI — When Citrix Systems redesigned its Fort Lauderdale, Fla., offices last fall, managers had a mission in mind: Kick-start creativity by getting employees to talk more and sit less. The new...
View ArticleNaugatuck would be wise to focus on conservation
There is a great need for a Conservation Commission in Naugatuck. For the last three decades, Naugatuck has experienced overdevelopment, which has depleted our woodlands, devalued property, and...
View ArticleFaune Marie (Bianco) Goldberg|Loving mother and Nana
WOLCOTT — Faune Marie (Bianco) Goldberg of Wolcott passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, in her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She was a devoted and loyal...
View ArticleRoraback's record is admirable and will appeal to many
The 5th Congressional District race is getting messy, and unnecessarily so. Divisive negativity and needless mudslinging have begun to make most of the Republican candidates look ruthless. Justin...
View ArticleMrs. Mary Ann Casteel|Loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother
PHOTO WOODBURY — Mrs. Mary Ann (Del Buono) Casteel, age 61, died at her parents' home in Watertown on Aug. 4, 2012, surrounded by her loving husband, Thomas Casteel, loving son and daughter, her...
View ArticleRomney's excellent trip
WASHINGTON — At the outset of his recent foreign trip, Mitt Romney committed a gaffe. In answer to a question about the Olympics, he expressed skepticism about London's preparations. The response...
View ArticleAngelo R. D'Agostino|Former Meriden mayor
PROSPECT — Angelo R. D'Agostino, former mayor of Meriden and loving husband of Susan D'Agostino, died suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 16, 1943, he was...
View ArticleSeitlinger-Mercier
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Seitlinger of Wolcott announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Seitlinger to Michael Mercier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mercier of Waterbury. A Sept. 8 wedding is...
View ArticleChong Suk 'Maria' Fochesato|Torrington business owner
TORRINGTON — Chong Suk "Maria" Fochesato, 86, of Torrington, passed away Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, of end-stage pulmonary fibrosis at the VITAS Hospice Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. She was the...
View ArticleHow to avoid even more grief when a loved one passes
When someone we love passes away, the grief can be overwhelming. It also can be compounded by paperwork. Piles of it. Sorting it all out amid the grieving process can be doubly daunting. Is there a...
View ArticleSimaitis
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Simaitis of Waterbury celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner given by their children at At the Corner Restaurant in Litchfield. Mr. and Mrs. Simaitis were married...
View ArticleBequeathing your wealth to causes instead of people
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — You've made a few bucks, acquired a few things - but you can't take it with you. So some people choose to invest in their passions, whether it's helping migrant children,...
View ArticleDuncan
Mr. and Mrs. David Duncan of Plymouth celebrated their 70 wedding anniversary with a family barbeque given by their children in Oakville. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan were married July 3, 1942, in the parsonage...
View ArticleFurthermore
say no to Fannie and Freddie According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the Treasury Department is a bit steamed at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the nation's top mortgage...
View ArticleRobert A. Van Steenbergen|Mass of Chrisrtian Burial Wednesday
WATERTOWN — Robert A. Van Steenbergen, 56, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at his home after a heroic, awe-inspiring battle with cancer. He is the husband of Deborah (Karpicz) Van...
View ArticleLimit it, but don't abolish it
It's clear the Democrats' straw man of 2012 will be conservatives have no use for government and want to abolish it. Fact is, conservatives don't hate government nor do they hate schools, roads and...
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