9+ hour, 5+ min ago   (288+ words) SOUTHINGTON, CT — Is the United States a democracy or a republic? With political division and debate at extreme levels nationally, this is a common discussion on forums, chat rooms, and social media. An upcoming Southington Public Library program will examine…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (384+ words) SALEM COUNTY, NJ — A new nuclear reactor may be on the way for South Jersey as the state looks for more answers to higher energy costs, according to NJ Advance Media. A new facility could be added near the Salem…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (366+ words) Illinois leaders are sharply divided after President Donald Trump ordered U.S. military strikes against Iran over the weekend, with most Democrats condemning the move as an unconstitutional escalation and Republican politicians backing it as necessary to counter Iranian threats. At both…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (151+ words) KINGSTON, RI — University of Rhode Island marine affairs professor Yoshitaka Ota was the Taiwan Peace Fellowship, the university announced. The fellowship brings together leaders and scholars from around the world in Taiwan to gain a deeper understanding of the country’s…...