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Essex Winter Series presents New Haven Symphony Orchestra with Violinist Tai Murray, Sunday
DEEP RIVER -- Essex Winter Series presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artist Concert featuring the New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) with violinist Tai Murray on Sunday, March 17, at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School, Deep River. Maestro William Boughton, in his final season with NHSO, … [Read More...]
Centerbrook Architects Garner Award for Mystic Seaport Design
CENTERBROOK – The Centerbrook Architects & Planners-designed Thompson Exhibition Building at Mystic Seaport Museum has been recognized with a national award by WoodWorks – Wood Products Council. The Thompson Exhibition Building was recognized in the “Commercial Wood Design – Low-Rise” category … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Will Europe Fight Back in Face of World, Local Challenges?
The European Union (EU) is under attack from all sides. Will the EU strike back? The most serious threat against Europe is the dislocation of the world system of security and defense, which Europe relies on as a protection. During the past two years, an avalanche of steps taken by the US is … [Read More...]
Op-Ed: Forced Regionalization of Our Schools Will be a Disaster For Our Communities
This op-ed was submitted by Tina C. Gilbert of Lyme. It was also sent as a letter to State Senators Paul Formica (R-20th) and Norman Needleman (D-33rd), and State Rep. Devin Carney (R-23rd.) Gilbert has children in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools and is Vice-President of LCN USA located in Deep River, … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Current Crisis Continues Long History of Franco-Italian Love-Hate Relationship
A diplomatic crisis is going on between France and Italy. Salvoes of insults proffered by deputy prime ministers Matteo Salvini (extreme right) and Luigi Di Maio (anti-establishment) are flying across the Alps. A red line was crossed when Di Maio went to France and met with the most radical … [Read More...]
Matthew Shafner Memorial Scholarship for Sons/Daughters of Disabled Workers Now Accepting Applications
The Disabled Workers’ Committee, a Connecticut-based, not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to help impaired workers, has issued new criteria for the single scholarship of $10,000 that it is offering to assist a senior high school student resident in Connecticut. A student qualifies as a … [Read More...]
Sen. Needleman Joins Essex Town Planner in Support of GIS Expansion Bill
HARTFORD, CT – Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) joined with John P. Guszkowski, Essex Town Planner and Government Relations Officer for the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA), to advocate for legislation Sen. Needleman proposed on streamlining access to … [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 of Old Saybrook. Frank DiNardi of East Haddam, who had previously filmed the yacht prior to its sinking and then after it had occurred (see our article at this link), documented the whole … [Read More...]
RiverQuest’s ‘Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise’ Offers Remarkable Insight, Views of CT River
ESSEX -- Oh, what a trip! RiverQuest hosted several members of the Fourth Estate recently on a wonderful Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruise. Temperatures were distinctly chilly last Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 13), but the heated cabin stayed warm while the boat gently sailed upstream from the … [Read More...]
Key Healthcare Bills Introduced by Needleman, Move Forward
AREAWIDE -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) has endorsed the advancement of two bills he introduced to the General Assembly this week. On Feb. 13, the Public Health Committee voted to draft two healthcare bills, Senate Bill No. 4, “An Act Concerning the Affordability and Accessibility of … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Life in the ‘City of Light’ is a War Zone … with Wheels!
Paris is waging a war on wheels. In order to survive crossing the street, pedestrians have to defy car drivers while on the sidewalks, the war is between the people who walk and those on wheels in a multitude of forms. Mayor Anne Hidalgo, a socialist, has made it her mission to reduce pollution … [Read More...]
The Mystery of the Sinking Sailboat … in Hamburg Cove, DiNardi’s ‘Before & After’ Video Goes Viral
LYME -- Frank DiNardi of East Haddam has become an overnight social media sensation with an extraordinary video that he captured of a boat initially at its mooring in Hamburg Cove,Lyme, and then subsequently after it had sunk last week. His video has now been viewed over 150,000 times and he also … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
Op-Ed: Forced Regionalization of Our Schools Will be a Disaster For Our Communities
This op-ed was submitted by Tina C. Gilbert of Lyme. It was also sent as a letter to State Senators … [Read More...]
Matthew Shafner Memorial Scholarship for Sons/Daughters of Disabled Workers Now Accepting Applications
The Disabled Workers’ Committee, a Connecticut-based, not-for-profit organization, whose mission is … [Read More...]
Essex Garden Club Donates Food to Shoreline Soup Kitchens
ESSEX -- The Essex Garden Club (EGC) members collected nonperishable food items for the Shoreline … [Read More...]
State Rep. Palm Plans to Host “Listening Sessions” Monthly
State Representative-Elect (D-36th) Christine Palm. AREAWIDE — Christine Palm, State … [Read More...]
CRT Offers Early Registration for Annual Energy Assistance Program
AREAWIDE -- Income-eligible residents in Hartford County and Middlesex County are encouraged to … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
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...]
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...]
ARTS
Essex Winter Series presents New Haven Symphony Orchestra with Violinist Tai Murray, Sunday
DEEP RIVER -- Essex Winter Series presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artist Concert featuring the … [Read More...]
Centerbrook Architects Garner Award for Mystic Seaport Design
CENTERBROOK – The Centerbrook Architects & Planners-designed Thompson Exhibition Building at … [Read More...]
Musical Masterworks Presents Barrière, Schoenberg, Brahms in Concerts This Weekend
AREAWIDE -- Musical Masterworks welcomes back several internationally acclaimed artists, along with … [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
Sen. Needleman Joins Essex Town Planner in Support of GIS Expansion Bill
HARTFORD, CT – Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) joined with John P. Guszkowski, Essex … [Read More...]
Key Healthcare Bills Introduced by Needleman, Move Forward
AREAWIDE -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) has endorsed the advancement of two bills he … [Read More...]
Needleman Announces Bill To Hold Utilities Accountable
State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33rd) AREAWIDE – Today, State Senator 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 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...]
Essex Winter Series presents New Haven Symphony Orchestra with Violinist Tai Murray, Sunday
DEEP RIVER -- Essex Winter Series presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artist Concert featuring the … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Letter From Paris: Will Europe Fight Back in Face of World, Local Challenges?
The European Union (EU) is under attack from all sides. Will the EU strike back? The most serious … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Current Crisis Continues Long History of Franco-Italian Love-Hate Relationship
A diplomatic crisis is going on between France and Italy. Salvoes of insults proffered by deputy … [Read More...]