Category: Opinion

Orchids and onions

Feb 12, 2026 | Opinion

Orchids to Sage Pottbecker of Morris, a senior at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, for earning the National Collegiate Waterski Association's Outstanding Female Leader of the Year Award (see "Our Towns" on news page)....

Lions Club thanks Super Raffle supporters

Jan 17, 2026 | Opinion

To the Editor: Jan. 17 During November 2025, the Litchfield Lions Club held its sixth successful Super Raffle to raise funds for scholarships and other community donations. Over 40 Lions Club members sold a total of 1,000 raffle...

Postmaster thanks patrons for patience

Jan 9, 2026 | Opinion

To the Editor: Jan. 9 As we turn the page on the holidays, I want to thank our customers in Bantam for the patience, kindness, and support you showed our local Postal Service team during the busiest mailing and shipping season...

Borough decisions lacking in consistency

Dec 19, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor: Dec. 19 It seems that being consistent with its decisions and replying to email communication aren’t priorities for the Litchfield Borough Board of Warden and Burgesses. I will limit my reasons to a couple of...

Litchfield Children’s Fund seeks donations

Dec 5, 2025 | Opinion

To the Editor Dec. 5 Litchfield friends, as we enter the exciting season of giving, there are Litchfield families that need help. The Litchfield Children’s Fund has helped provide clothing for children in need since the 1950s....

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