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Third Annual ‘Women’s March on Washington’ Sister Vigil to be Held Tomorrow in East Haddam
AREAWIDE -- Together We Rise – Building Bridges For Justice has announced that East Haddam, Conn., is again registered as an Official Sister Event location for Connecticut, along with Hartford and Kent, for the Jan. 19, 2019, Third Annual Women's March:#WomensWave March on Washington. Together … [Read More...]
Letter from Paris: Picasso’s Early Years on View in Blue … and Pink
Nicole Prévost Logan In October 1900, Picasso - at age 19 - arrived at the Gare d'Orsay in Paris from Barcelona. So, it is appropriate that the Orsay Museum would host an exhibition about the young Spanish artist.The blockbuster, which opened in the autumn of 2018, was called "Picasso. … [Read More...]
The Movie Man: The Joy of Going OUT to the Movies
As the calendar progressed through December, most people were looking forward to Christmas with joy and anticipation. For me, as I looked at the calendar last year, I found myself looking back to a December from my childhood. The year is 2003, and I am recalling the day I saw The Lord of the … [Read More...]
Saybrook Stage Presents ‘Other Desert Cities’ at the Kate Through Sunday
OLD SAYBROOK -- The non-profit production company The Saybrook Stage Company will be performing Jon Robin Baitz’s Other Desert Cities live at the Kate in Old Saybrook from Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 17-19, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. Rehearsing “Other … [Read More...]
‘Choosing Love’ in Deep River; Information Panel Discussion at DRES, Jan. 24
DEEP RIVER -- Deep River Elementary School (DRES) has launched the Choose Love Program for grades K-6 this year. This comprehensive Social Development Curriculum fuses Social Emotional Learning with Character Education, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Neuroscience and Emotional … [Read More...]
Public Hearing to be Held Tomorrow for 9 Town Transit’s Proposed New Service for Disabled
AREAWIDE -- 9 Town Transit (9TT) is planning to begin offering ADA paratransit service along the 641 route in February of 2019. This new service will be offered to individuals who have a disability that prevents them from using the fixed route.ADA paratransit is a reservation-based … [Read More...]
State Rep. Palm Hosts Next “Listening Session” Jan. 22
State Representative-Elect (D-36th) Christine Palm. AREAWIDE — Christine Palm, State Representative-for the 36th District (covering the towns of Chester, Deep River, Essex and Haddam), took the Oath of Office Wed., Jan. 9, at the State Capitol. Palm is one of 151 members of the House (the lower … [Read More...]
Reading Uncertainly: ‘The Fifth Risk’ by Michael Lewis
Is our government too bloated, too intrusive, too expensive? Is it a “swamp” that needs to be drained if we are to survive? Michael Lewis, the author of such jewels as Liar’s Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys (see my review of 12/15/2014) and The Undoing … [Read More...]
Saybrook Stage Presents ‘Other Desert Cities’ at the Kate, Opens Thursday
OLD SAYBROOK -- The non-profit production company The Saybrook Stage Company will be performing Jon Robin Baitz’s Other Desert Cities live at the Kate in Old Saybrook from Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 17-19, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. Rehearsing “Other … [Read More...]
Essex Land Trust Hosts Talk on Amphibian Habitat in CT, Jan. 24
ESSEX -- The Essex Land Trust hosts Dr. Tracy Rittenhouse, (pictured left) an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at UCONN, Thursday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. at Essex Town Hall, 29 West Ave. The title of her talk will be, 'Amphibian habitat in CT: Is there enough … [Read More...]
SE CT Legislators Including Sen.-Elect Needleman, Submit Bill To Allow Online, In-Person Betting at CT Casinos
Press Release) State Senator Cathy Osten (D-Sprague) and members of the Southeastern Connecticut legislative delegation have submitted a bipartisan bill for the 2019 legislative session that would amend Connecticut’s existing state laws to allow for online and in-person sports betting at … [Read More...]
Sign up for Spanish! Classes Start Thursday at Ivoryton Library
IVORYTON -- Sign up for weekly beginning Spanish classes starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at. Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St., in Ivoryton. The teacher is Sara Bendetto, and the cost is $10 a class. Register by calling the library at 860-767-1252. … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
CRT Offers Early Registration for Annual Energy Assistance Program
AREAWIDE -- Income-eligible residents in Hartford County and Middlesex County are encouraged to … [Read More...]
Middlesex Hospital Opens Renovated Essex Facility
ESSEX — Middlesex Hospital has opened its renovated building at 252 Westbrook Road in Essex. The … [Read More...]
Ädelbrook Recognizes CFO for 30 Years of Service
CROMWELL -- Ädelbrook recognized David Maibaum, Chief Financial Officer, for his dedication of … [Read More...]
Essex Library Receives $20,000 Gift
ESSEX -- The Friends of the Essex Library presented a $20,000 check to library Director Richard … [Read More...]
Essex Garden Club Awards Scholarships to Area Students
ESSEX -- The Essex Garden Club recently awarded college scholarships to three area students, as … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Essex Garden Club Recognized for Civic Work
ESSEX -- The Essex Garden Club (EGC) was recently recognized by the Federated Garden Clubs Of … [Read More...]
Local Historical Societies Commemorate End of WWI, Honor Local Veterans in ‘A Patriotic Salute,’ Nov. 4
To mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and 100 years of women serving in the US … [Read More...]
All Youth — Boys and Girls — Invited to Join Chester/Deep River Cub Scout Pack 13
CHESTER & DEEP RIVER – Cub Scouting wants you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement … [Read More...]
ARTS
Letter from Paris: Picasso’s Early Years on View in Blue … and Pink
Nicole Prévost Logan In October 1900, Picasso - at age 19 - arrived at the Gare d'Orsay in Paris … [Read More...]
Late Registration Tonight to Sing Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ with Cappella Cantorum in April 14 Concert
Cappella Cantorum logo AREAWIDE -- Join the Cappella Cantorum Masterworks Chorus for registration … [Read More...]
Saybrook Stage Presents ‘Other Desert Cities’ at the Kate, Opens Thursday
OLD SAYBROOK -- The non-profit production company The Saybrook Stage Company will be … [Read More...]
SCHOOLS
‘Choosing Love’ in Deep River; Information Panel Discussion at DRES, Jan. 24
DEEP RIVER -- Deep River Elementary School (DRES) has launched the Choose Love Program for grades … [Read More...]
The Country School Hosts ‘Open House’ Today; Prospective Students Welcome
The Country School is holding an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Students … [Read More...]
VRHS Students Present a Custom-Made Equipment Box for the Town of Essex Fire Marshal Vehicle
ESSEX -- First Selectman Norm Needleman and Fire Marshal John Planas would like to give special … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
Kyle Zrenda Joins Suisman Shapiro as Firm’s Newest Associate
AREAWIDE -- Kyle J. Zrenda has joined Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law as an associate on the … [Read More...]
Centerbrook Architects Promote Deep River Resident Batt to Associate
ESSEX – Centerbrook Architects & Planners has announced that Daniel Batt, AIA, LEED AP has been … [Read More...]
New Driver Education School Opens Serving Local Area, ‘APC Driving’ Offers a “Boutique” Approach
OLD LYME -- APC Driving has opened its doors at 19 Halls Rd. in the Old Lyme Marketplace near The … [Read More...]
POLITICS
State Rep. Palm Hosts Next “Listening Session” Jan. 22
State Representative-Elect (D-36th) Christine Palm. AREAWIDE — Christine Palm, State … [Read More...]
SE CT Legislators Including Sen.-Elect Needleman, Submit Bill To Allow Online, In-Person Betting at CT Casinos
Press Release) State Senator Cathy Osten (D-Sprague) and members of the Southeastern … [Read More...]
Needleman Appointed to Leadership Roles on Two Key State Senate Committees
State Senator-Elect Norm Needleman (D-33rd) AREAWIDE -- State Senator-Elect Norm Needleman … [Read More...]
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Youth — Boys and Girls — Invited to Join Chester/Deep River Cub Scout Pack 13
CHESTER & DEEP RIVER – Cub Scouting wants you! Now is the time to join the fun and excitement … [Read More...]
Estuary Offers Chair Massages, Wednesdays
OLD SAYBROOK -- The Estuary Council of Seniors 220 Main St Old Saybrook is offering Chair Massage by … [Read More...]
‘In The Elements’ on View at Chester Gallery Through Nov. 25
CHESTER -- After a successful reopening by new ownership this past August, the Chester Gallery will … [Read More...]
SECSEWAC Hosts Local Independent Expert to Present, “Cuba, the Conflicted Isle,” Tuesday
AREAWIDE -- The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts Rob … [Read More...]
Sign up for Spanish! Classes Start Thursday at Ivoryton Library
IVORYTON -- Sign up for weekly beginning Spanish classes starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at. … [Read More...]
Essex Land Trust Hosts Talk on Amphibian Habitat in CT, Jan. 24
ESSEX -- The Essex Land Trust hosts Dr. Tracy Rittenhouse, (pictured left) an Associate Professor in … [Read More...]
Saybrook Stage Presents ‘Other Desert Cities’ at the Kate, Opens Thursday
OLD SAYBROOK -- The non-profit production company The Saybrook Stage Company will be … [Read More...]
Public Hearing to be Held Tomorrow for 9 Town Transit’s Proposed New Service for Disabled
AREAWIDE -- 9 Town Transit (9TT) is planning to begin offering ADA paratransit service along the 641 … [Read More...]
‘Choosing Love’ in Deep River; Information Panel Discussion at DRES, Jan. 24
DEEP RIVER -- Deep River Elementary School (DRES) has launched the Choose Love Program for grades … [Read More...]
Third Annual ‘Women’s March on Washington’ Sister Vigil to be Held Tomorrow in East Haddam
AREAWIDE -- Together We Rise – Building Bridges For Justice has announced that East Haddam, Conn., … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Letter from Paris: Picasso’s Early Years on View in Blue … and Pink
Nicole Prévost Logan In October 1900, Picasso - at age 19 - arrived at the Gare d'Orsay in Paris … [Read More...]
The Movie Man: The Joy of Going OUT to the Movies
As the calendar progressed through December, most people were looking forward to Christmas with joy … [Read More...]