TOP STORIES
Deep River Ancient Muster Takes Place July 19, 20
DEEP RIVER -- The largest gathering of Fife and Drum Corps is almost upon us. The annual Deep River Ancient Muster (DRAM) is the third weekend of July at Devitt’s field in Deep River Center. This year the DRAM has been designated as the United States National Muster! The event consists of a … [Read More...]
High Hopes Needs You! Organization Has Urgent Need for Volunteers; Training Sessions Planned, July 23, Aug. 13
AREAWIDE -- High Hopes is an oasis in Old Lyme, where people of all ages come together with a very special herd of therapeutic horses to improve the lives of people with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. The organization currently has an urgent need for more volunteers with a wide … [Read More...]
Sen. Needleman Joins Gov. Lamont for Signing of Invasive Species Bill
AREAWIDE – Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) joined Governor Ned Lamont for the signing of legislation designed to fight invasive species and preserve Connecticut’s lakes, ponds and rivers. This step is intended to protect Connecticut’s natural wildlife and environment while also … [Read More...]
State Rep. Devin Carney Stars in Saybrook Stage’s ‘Romantic Comedy’ at the Kate, July 18-21
AREAWIDE -- What better way to spend a summer night than watching a funny, heartwarming romantic comedy? Step back into the world of the 60s and 70s and laugh at the way things used to be. Witty writing and clever comedic timing makes a production of Romantic Comedy the perfect summer night out. … [Read More...]
Leif Nilsson Presents a ‘Concert in Garden’ with ‘Empire of Light,’ July 20
CHESTER — Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery presents Empire of Light at the next Concert in the Garden on Saturday, July 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. Drawing inspiration from the first wave of alternative country (early Wilco, Alejandro Escovedo, The Waco Brothers and Whiskeytown), as well … [Read More...]
Talking Transportation: Summer Vacation … Fly or Drive?
Going on vacation this summer? If so, the question is … how to travel: drive, take the train or fly? (I’m eliminating the bus option because, well, life is too short to endure that kind of misery. I have no problems with commuting by bus, but a 10-hour ride is not going to happen!) In most cases, … [Read More...]
Gainor Davis Starts as New Head of CT River Museum in Essex
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum, on the waterfront in Essex, Conn., has announced the selection of Gainor Davis as the new Executive Director. Chosen after a nationwide search, Ms. Davis will assume the duties of Executive Director on July 10, 2019. Davis currently serves as the Executive … [Read More...]
Mamma Mia! Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse, Runs Through July 28
IVORYTON – The Ivoryton Playhouse has been transformed from an historic New England theatre to a Mediterranean island, filled with the music universally loved for over 40 years! Over 60 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! … [Read More...]
Deep River Congregational Church Hosts 59th Annual Rummage Sale, Flea Market, Aug. 16-17
DEEP RIVER -- The 59th Annual Flea Market will be held at the Deep River Congregational Church on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Market will be held on the church lawn and on Marvin Field, located on Rte. 154, just as you enter Deep River from the South. Spaces are 20 x 20 ft. and … [Read More...]
Letter to the Editor: Thank You to the Wonderful People of Essex, Ivoryton, and Centerbrook
To the Editor: An Open Letter to the Wonderful People of Essex, Ivoryton, and Centerbrook: Last July I was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. Your generosity, thoughtfulness and concern has been overwhelming. Thanks to your continuing support, I have been able to keep up the fight, … [Read More...]
Ply the Waters of the Connecticut River Aboard the ‘Onrust’ Through October
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum (CRM) is currently hosting the Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614, through October. Now in its third year at the CRM dock, Onrust is available for public cruises as well as private charters. The Onrust, which is Dutch for “unrest” or … [Read More...]
Sam Magaziner Wins GWU’s New Venture Competition, Awarded MD-PhD Program by NYU Medical School
ESSEX -- Samuel James Magaziner of Essex, and a 2012 graduate of Xavier High School, has won first place in the 2019 George Washington University New Venture Competition (GWU-NVC) for the product Plast-Ways which curates a spray that contains plastic-eating microbes designed to help plastic … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
High Hopes Needs You! Organization Has Urgent Need for Volunteers; Training Sessions Planned, July 23, Aug. 13
AREAWIDE -- High Hopes is an oasis in Old Lyme, where people of all ages come together with a very … [Read More...]
Mamma Mia! Opens at Ivoryton Playhouse, Runs Through July 28
IVORYTON – The Ivoryton Playhouse has been transformed from an historic New England theatre to a … [Read More...]
Ply the Waters of the Connecticut River Aboard the ‘Onrust’ Through October
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum (CRM) is currently hosting the Onrust, a re-creation of the … [Read More...]
Sam Magaziner Wins GWU’s New Venture Competition, Awarded MD-PhD Program by NYU Medical School
ESSEX -- Samuel James Magaziner of Essex, and a 2012 graduate of Xavier High School, has won first … [Read More...]
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COMMUNITY
Douglas is Chester/Deep River Boy Scout Troop 13’s Newest Eagle Scout
CHESTER/DEEP RIVER -- Chester/Deep River Boy Scout Troop 13 has proudly announced that Ryan David … [Read More...]
Sunken Luxury Yacht in Hamburg Cove Raised Wednesday, Whole Operation Recorded by DiNardi on Video
The luxury yacht, which sank in Hamburg Cove in January, was raised Wednesday (Feb. 20) by Sea Tow … [Read More...]
Essex Garden Club Recognized for Civic Work
ESSEX -- The Essex Garden Club (EGC) was recently recognized by the Federated Garden Clubs Of … [Read More...]
ARTS
State Rep. Devin Carney Stars in Saybrook Stage’s ‘Romantic Comedy’ at the Kate, July 18-21
AREAWIDE -- What better way to spend a summer night than watching a funny, heartwarming romantic … [Read More...]
Leif Nilsson Presents a ‘Concert in Garden’ with ‘Empire of Light,’ July 20
CHESTER — Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery presents Empire of Light at the next Concert … [Read More...]
Gainor Davis Starts as New Head of CT River Museum in Essex
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum, on the waterfront in Essex, Conn., has announced the selection … [Read More...]
SCHOOLS
Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization
Special to ValleyNewsNow.com Over 100 people turned out for an Education and Regionalization … [Read More...]
Rep. Carney, Local School Superintendents Host Forum Tomorrow on School Regionalization, Education
State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd) in conjunction with the School Superintendents from Lyme-Old Lyme … [Read More...]
Gov. Lamont Amends Education Proposal on Shared Services; Encourages School Collaboration, Reallocation of Resources to Classroom
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR NED LAMONT– Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
It’s ‘First Friday’ in Chester! Much to Enjoy at Shops, Galleries, Restaurants
CHESTER -- It’s May Daze on the First Friday of May in Chester! With shops and galleries open until … [Read More...]
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...]
POLITICS
Needleman Leads Senate Legislation to Hold Utility Companies Accountable, Improve Power Outage Response Time
AREAWIDE -- Yesterday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) led the Senate’s passage of … [Read More...]
Gov. Lamont, Local Legislators Visit Dominion to Commend Millstone Agreement to Keep Nuclear Facility Open for Another 10 Years
AREAWIDE – On Monday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), chair of the Energy & Technology … [Read More...]
Legislators, Superintendents, Residents Express Universal Opposition to Forced School Regionalization
Special to ValleyNewsNow.com Over 100 people turned out for an Education and Regionalization … [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...]
Sign up for Spanish! Classes Held Thursdays at Ivoryton Library
IVORYTON -- Sign up for weekly beginning Spanish classes starting at 4 p.m. on Thursdays at. … [Read More...]
Become a Middlesex Health Hospice Volunteer
MIDDLETOWN—Middlesex Health’s Hospice Program is looking for volunteers. Hospice volunteers are … [Read More...]
Chester Synagogue Hosts Exhibition of New Work by Locally Based, Nationally Acclaimed Sculptor Gilbert Boro, Through April 30
CHESTER -- When our souls become heavy with life’s burdens, art has the potential to soothe and … [Read More...]
Needleman Proposes New School Regionalization Plan
AREAWIDE -- Yesterday State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) proposed a new plan for school … [Read More...]
Ply the Waters of the Connecticut River Aboard the ‘Onrust’ Through October
ESSEX – The Connecticut River Museum (CRM) is currently hosting the Onrust, a re-creation of the … [Read More...]
Deep River Congregational Church Hosts 59th Annual Rummage Sale, Flea Market, Aug. 16-17
DEEP RIVER -- The 59th Annual Flea Market will be held at the Deep River Congregational Church on … [Read More...]
Deep River Ancient Muster Takes Place July 19, 20
DEEP RIVER -- The largest gathering of Fife and Drum Corps is almost upon us. The annual Deep … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Talking Transportation: Summer Vacation … Fly or Drive?
Going on vacation this summer? If so, the question is … how to travel: drive, take the train or … [Read More...]
Legal News You Can Use: Injured at Work? Should I Make a Worker’s Comp. Claim?
Sponsored Post from Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law Imagine that you're working at … [Read More...]