TOP STORIES
Essex Library Hosts Jeff Croyle to Introduce Essex Land Trust, Tomorrow
ESSEX -- Essex Land Trust Board member and Steward of Windswept Ridge, Jeff Croyle, will present an illustrated introduction to the Essex Land Trust, its mission and accomplishments, highlighting its properties with a focus on its larger preserves on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 4 p.m. at the Essex Library. … [Read More...]
Sustainable Essex Kicks Off 2020 ‘SEED’ Series Tomorrow with Talk on Garbage, Climate Change
ESSEX -- The Sustainable Essex Committee kicks off its 2020 Sustainable Essex Environmental Discussion (SEED) Series on Saturday, Feb. 29. The SEED series, is comprised of individual sessions grouped by common themes (waste reduction, sustainable management of water resources, etc.). The … [Read More...]
Essex Winter Series Presents LINÜ Guitar Duo, March 8
DEEP RIVER/ESSEX – Essex Winter Series (EWS) presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artists Concert, featuring LINÜ, a vibrant and talented guitar duo comprised of Gulli Bjornsson and Jiji, on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, Deep River. Gulli Bjornsson and Jiji are two … [Read More...]
Get Your Spring On! Free Yoga Workshop Offered by Essex Library Reawakens Joy, Vitality, Balance; March 14
ESSEX-- Spring can stimulate the urge to start something new or to observe the ordinary with fresh eyes. Through asana (physical poses), pranayama (mindful breathing) and meditation, yoga teaches us how to still our bodies and minds and focus on present moment experience. On Saturday, March … [Read More...]
A View From My Porch: Remembering Connecticut Icon William Gillette
Editor's Note: Feb. 12 is the 90th anniversary of William Gillette's final performance as Sherlock Holmes, given Feb. 12, 1930 at the popular Parsons Theatre in downtown Hartford. I am going a few miles upstream in this essay towards East Haddam and its medieval gothic castle to consider … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: France is Embroiled in Pension Reform Crisis, But Seems to be Doing Fine … or is it?
Reform of the retirement system was at the core of French President Emmanuel Macron's 2016 campaign. He wanted to simplify the system and make it universal. The reform is so highly sensitive - one might even say explosive - that several prime ministers have fallen in similar attempts (1986, 1995, … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
Essex Winter Series Continues with Concert by Classical Guitar Duo, LINÜ, March 8
ESSEX – The Essex Winter Series (EWS) continues its 2020 season Sunday, March 8, with the classical … [Read More...]
Wanda Nicholas Plays Perfect Cribbage Hand for First Time in ‘Estuary’ History
OLD SAYBROOK -- Congratulations to Wanda Nicholas! She is a regular cribbage player at the … [Read More...]
Essex Savings Bank Donates Over 700lbs of Food to Shoreline Soup Kitchen
ESSEX – Each year all six branches and corporate office departments within Essex Savings Bank held a … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Reading Uncertainly? ‘Identity’ by Francis Fukuyama
Stanford University’s Francis Fukuyama always challenges our minds. From his The End of History and … [Read More...]
ARTS
Essex Winter Series Presents LINÜ Guitar Duo, March 8
DEEP RIVER/ESSEX – Essex Winter Series (EWS) presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artists Concert, … [Read More...]
Essex Winter Series Continues with Concert by Classical Guitar Duo, LINÜ, March 8
ESSEX – The Essex Winter Series (EWS) continues its 2020 season Sunday, March 8, with the classical … [Read More...]
2020 Essex Winter Series Season Offers a Plethora of Sounds
DEEP RIVER – Essex Winter Series' (EWS) 43rd season marks a milestone for Artistic Director and … [Read More...]
SCHOOLS
‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House Today, All Welcome
MADISON -- The Country School jn Madison is holding an Open House Sunday, Jan. 26, from 1 to 3:30 … [Read More...]
Country School Runners Earn All-America Status at National Championships
MADISON, CT - This past Saturday (Dec. 14), in cold and windy conditions in Madison, Wis., Country … [Read More...]
Essex Elementary School Foundation Grants Over $40,000 to Essex Elementary School for the 2019-2020 School Year
ESSEX -- The Essex Elementary School Foundation (EESF), supported by the residents and community of … [Read More...]
BUSINESS
Bursting with Bubbles! Centerbrook Business Launches New Product Line, Includes Jewelry Cleaner, Shower Aromatherapy, Calcium Supplement
ESSEX -- Centerbrook-based manufacturer Tower Laboratories Ltd., has launched a diverse line of … [Read More...]
POLITICS
State Sen. Needleman Announces Candidacy for Re-election in 33rd District
ESSEX -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced his candidacy yesterday for re-election to … [Read More...]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Become a Middlesex Health Hospice Volunteer
MIDDLETOWN—Middlesex Health’s Hospice Program is looking for volunteers. Hospice volunteers are … [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...]
Essex Winter Series Presents Classical Guitar Duo LINÜ, March 8
DEEP RIVER – Essex Winter Series' (EWS) 43rd season continues March 8, the classical guitar duo LINÜ … [Read More...]
Get Your Spring On! Free Yoga Workshop Offered by Essex Library Reawakens Joy, Vitality, Balance; March 14
ESSEX-- Spring can stimulate the urge to start something new or to observe the ordinary with fresh … [Read More...]
Essex Winter Series Presents LINÜ Guitar Duo, March 8
DEEP RIVER/ESSEX – Essex Winter Series (EWS) presents its Fenton Brown Emerging Artists Concert, … [Read More...]
Sustainable Essex Kicks Off 2020 ‘SEED’ Series Tomorrow with Talk on Garbage, Climate Change
ESSEX -- The Sustainable Essex Committee kicks off its 2020 Sustainable Essex Environmental … [Read More...]
Essex Library Hosts Jeff Croyle to Introduce Essex Land Trust, Tomorrow
ESSEX -- Essex Land Trust Board member and Steward of Windswept Ridge, Jeff Croyle, will present an … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
Letter From Paris: France is Embroiled in Pension Reform Crisis, But Seems to be Doing Fine … or is it?
Reform of the retirement system was at the core of French President Emmanuel Macron's 2016 campaign. … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Brexit Has Happened – An Historic Day Which Sparked Joy, Tears, and Innumerable Challenges
Editor's Note: The United Kingdom finally left the European Union (EU) at 11 p.m. on Jan 31, 2020, … [Read More...]