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.
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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.
Editorial
Don’t Call it State Aid
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The CT state government distributes Statutory Aid to Municipalities annually.
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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.
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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.
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School Return
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Going back to school in the fall has always been a bittersweet feeling, but this year it is even more bitter and even more sweet.
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Citizen’s Police Academy
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I recently completed the Suffield Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy program.
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Community Matters
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In his song, “Lean on Me,” Bill Withers says: Lean on me when you’re not strong…