Editorial
A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer
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On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.
Editorial
Words Matter
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I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.
Editorial
Leave Me to My Own Devices
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I am worried about screen time. And as I toddle around, sometimes I feel that the cards are stacked against those of us who are.
Letter to the Editor
Clearing Main Street Sidewalks
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Year round, I, as many in this town, enjoy the beauty of our Main Street.
Editorial
Don’t Call it State Aid
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The CT state government distributes Statutory Aid to Municipalities annually.
Homepage Featured
A Town of Farms
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Thank you, Ray Dalrymple, for the new feature showcasing farm stories – how appropriate for A Town of Farms!
Editorial
Retirement Perks
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Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.
Letter to the Editor
Library Shenanigans
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As a Kent Memorial Library Commission member, I would like to offer some thoughts for the community.
Letter to the Editor
Libraries, Parental Choice, and What’s Appropriate
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Recent conversations about our library have sparked conversations about what books are on the shelves and what is appropriate for children and teens.
Editorial
We Need Some Things to Make Us Smile, Otherwise We’ll Cry
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Every day the world seems more worrisome, so it’s important to remember that the way we treat others, the way we speak to and act around our kids, is an important model for them. Whether it’s the vocabulary we use, the emotions we demonstrate, the empathy we show or even the interests we practice, children imitate and learn from us whether we are aware or not.