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A Wary But Resilient Boston Keeps It Together, Defies Blasts That Tried To Tear It Apart

Rick Green — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:14:00 GMT

The bombs did not stop a field trip of first-graders from making a picnic lunch on the sidewalk outside the Old South Meeting House Tuesday afternoon.

Time Is Ripe To Consider Liability Insurance For Gun Owners

Rick Green — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:48:00 GMT

As the gun debate heats up, one idea seems particularly suited for Connecticut to consider: liability insurance for gun owners.

Malloy Faces New Tests As Another Legislative Session Begins

Rick Green — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:15:00 GMT

No Tax Increases And 'Everyone's Ox Will Be Gored

As he faces one of the toughest political jams of his career, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's challenge is to duplicate his gutsy performance during the crises that have marked his first two years in office.

After Newtown, A Parent's Goodbye Kiss Feels Different

Rick Green — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:13:00 GMT

Monday morning, parents must do what for many will still feel excruciating.

Connecticut's Few Remaining Ski Areas Adapt To Warmer Winters But Face Gloomy Future

Rick Green — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:07:00 GMT

One Scenario Says Climate Change Will End Ski Industry Here Within 30 Years

The future of skiing in Connecticut may be as obvious as yet another warm day in December.

Judge Took Calls About Grand Jury Investigation

Rick Green — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:22:47 GMT

In the long, unsolved investigation into the suspected murder of Mary Badaracco, the role of Superior Court Judge Robert C. Brunetti stands out.

Making Every Vote In Every State Count

Rick Green — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:15:00 GMT

National Popular Vote Aims For Bipartisan Change

Obama supporters, the final national numbers coming in show that your candidate won re-election by more than 4 million votes. That wouldn't matter, though, if just under 150,000 votes in the swing states went the other way.

For Friends Of Richard Lapointe, Finally, A Break

Rick Green — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:31:40 GMT

'I Didn't Dare Hope' Says One Supporter After 20 Years Of Disappointment

Two decades ago, a handful of supporters watched a jury convict Richard Lapointe, a mentally handicapped man they said was run over by the wheels of justice.

Turns Out, There Is More To The Campaigns Than Attack Ads

Rick Green — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:48:00 GMT

Where McMahon, Murphy Stand On Abortion, Tax Cuts, Federal Budget, Obamacare

In a surprising development, Chris Murphy and Linda McMahon are now fighting over something that actually matters.

Flexing Financial Muscle, McMahon Pummels Murphy

Rick Green — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:06:00 GMT

'She Is Saturating The Market So He Can't Keep Up'

Despite what you've heard on TV, the U.S. Senate race between Chris Murphy and Linda McMahon is not about creating jobs.

GOP Contenders Decry 'Legitimate Rape' Drivel, But What Could They Do In D.C.?

Rick Green — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:38:55 GMT

The two Connecticut Republicans with excellent shots at election to Congress this year — Linda McMahon and Andrew Roraback — on Monday were quick to denounce the ignorant comments about rape and women by the GOP Senate nominee from Missouri.

Our Next U.S. Senator, Brought To You By The Women Of Connecticut

Rick Green — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:46:00 GMT

McMahon Hustles To Define Murphy Before He Gets To Do It Himself

When I see the latest Linda McMahon ad, the one that reveals her as a thoughtful listener who "feels like your next door neighbor," I'm reminded of a few prominent male Republicans who have told me that women close to them will never vote for her.

New Media Offer New Ways To Dodge Those Darn Reporters' Pesky Questions

Rick Green — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:02:15 GMT

McMahon, Donovan Limit Contact With Old-Fashioned Media During 2012 Campaigns

We are approaching a moment when candidates running for Congress don't have to bother with old-fashioned media.

Rick Green: Teen Pot Use at 30-Year Peak – Are We Too Lax?

Rick Green — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:45:23 GMT

Decriminalizing pot and opening the door to medical marijuana seems like the right thing. We've wasted millions of taxpayer dollars in a futile effort to block use of something that seems less harmful than alcohol.

Exploring The Common Good Where City And Suburb Meet

Rick Green — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:07:25 GMT

Park Road Group Promotes Hartford, West Hartford Ties

At a panel discussion recently I listened to downtown business owners complain about how the media portrays Hartford. They know there's more to the city than crime statistics, even if Hartford is safer these days.

Scheme Drains Dairy Farmer's Life Savings

Rick Green — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:16:38 GMT

STERLING —- Handing $185,000 over to a smooth-talking stranger on the telephone seems like a mistake that a cautious dairy farmer would never make.

Let's Put Springfield-New Haven Train On Fast Track Before We Start Dreaming About Boston

Rick Green — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:31:20 GMT

If all goes well, one summer day far in the future I'll step aboard the bullet train in Hartford and be at Fenway Park in about an hour, ready to enjoy a Red Sox game without making that dreadful Mass Pike drive to and from Boston.

Nutty Timing Makes Mid-August Primaries Tough To Call

Rick Green — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:09:05 GMT

History Shows Polls Can Go Awry In Summer Races For Empty Seats

Chris Murphy, Linda McMahon and Chris Donovan are all sitting on fat leads in various polls, but the recent history of summer voting in Connecticut should make any candidate sweat.

One More Time, Chris: Why You And Not Linda?

Rick Green — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:09:02 GMT

Thursday's Debate Gives Ex-Congressman Another Chance To Distinguish Himself

Before we've even had a chance to get to know Chris Shays again, the former 4th District Congressman now running for U.S. Senate is about to sink into Long Island Sound. Thursday at noon at the University of Connecticut, in the first of two planned debates with fellow Republican Linda McMahon, Shays has what could be a final chance to prove he can make a race of it.

Summer Jobs Enrich Lives At Risk, Counter Teen Violence

Rick Green — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:09:02 GMT

We're hearing a lot about violence and young people in Hartford lately, so I'd like to tell you about what a summer job has meant for one city teenager.

Probate Dispute Drains $162 Million Estate

Rick Green — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:09:02 GMT

On a rainy and foggy March night in 1986, a small plane crashed outside of Chicago, killing F. Francis "Hi Ho" D'Addario, one of the most prolific and colorful industrialists of the 20th century in Connecticut.

State Funds West Hartford Center Restaurant

Rick Green — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:09:01 GMT

Our state's $291 million investment in medical research at the UConn Health Center is a smart move. The same for the millions of dollars pouring into stem cell research. The $112 million Connecticut will sink into the busway may even one day prove prescient.

Seasonal Homeowners In Clinton Fight Funding For New School

Rick Green — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:09:01 GMT

The annual influx of thousands of summer residents has begun, but this year controversy has rolled in like thick fog off Long Island Sound.

1st Year Behind Her, Herbst Keeps Pedal Down On UConn's Mission Of Ambition

Rick Green — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:09:00 GMT

A year on the job and the question isn't whether University of Connecticut President Susan Herbst is up to the job. It's whether we're ready for her.

Report Makes Convincing Case For Donovan

Rick Green — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:09:00 GMT

I'm ready to believe Chris Donovan and the former U.S. attorney now vouching for him.