Ballot question on laptop program for USD 287 West Franklin School District
Voters on August 1 decide a four mill five year capital outlay to fund laptops for teachers and eighth graders then all high school students, plus projectors, software, a tech assistant, training and wireless links. Benefits include distance learning and equal access. costs roughly 46 dollars a year for a 100 thousand dollar home.
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Forks Up to Blue Star Café Smoke-Free Choice
A reader praises Blue Star Café for a non smoking policy. They value cleaner air, better tasting food, and a smoke free environment for families. The letter argues non smokers deserve equal air space and thanks the owners for offering a smoke free option locally.
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Readers’ Forum letter decries smoking gun contrast
A Ottawa Herald reader criticizes the front page juxtaposition of Wanna smoke and Concealed Carry, arguing the public bans on smoking and guns are contradictory and hypocritical. The writer, who no longer smokes, urges consistency and questions societal priorities, inviting debate in the Readers’ Forum.
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Lieberman shadow looms over CT Senate primary
Rich Lowry analyzes how the Iraq War split within the Democratic Party reaches a turning point in Connecticut. Lieberman faces antiwar Ned Lamont. a loss could push him to run as an independent and signal a broader shift in the party toward left antiwar influence.
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