To the editor: Every time I pop some leftovers in the microwave, the thought runs through my mind that I might be eating an extra dosage of some 14-letter synthetic chemical, added to the plethora of components in the plastic container. The frightening thing is that this is just one example of an everyday interaction […]

To the editor: I was extremely impressed with the Brunswick High School band at recent boys and girls varsity basketball games. These young musicians, under the direction of Mike Scarponi, play loud, clear and with great rhythm. And they play our National Anthem superbly. They also contribute greatly to the intensity displayed by our athletes. […]

SITRA, Bahrain — When President Barack Obama decides soon whether to approve a $53 million arms sale to our close but despotic ally Bahrain, he must weigh the fact that America has a major naval base here and that Bahrain is a moderate, modernizing bulwark against Iran. Yet he should also understand the systematic, violent […]

We can all agree, hopefully, that texting while driving is stupid, irresponsible and dangerous. Further, most sensible people support Connecticut’s ban on the use of handheld cellphones while driving. But should the state go all the way and ban the use of hands-free devices too? That’s the recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board, which […]

No one expects challengers in a U.S. presidential race to present realistic economic plans. Promise them anything, their campaign consultants advise. On that score, Republican Newt Gingrich’s tax reform plan exceeds expectations. First off, no one would see a tax increase. That’s because taxpayers would have the option of staying with the existing system or […]