TOP STORIES
Local State Senate, House Candidates Respond to our Questions
AREAWIDE — In keeping with our now almost 17-year tradition and in the interests of increasing voter knowledge prior to the upcoming election, we posed three questions in writing to the State Senate candidates for the 33rd District and the State Representative candidates for the 23rd District, who … [Read More...]
The Country School Hosts Virtual Open House Tonight, Register for Link
MADISON, CT - The Country School (TCS) is hosting a Virtual Open House on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Register to meet engaged students and dynamic teachers. Learn about the school's rigorous academic program; Signature Programs of STEAM, Elmore Leadership, Global Citizenship, Outdoor … [Read More...]
Letter to the Editor: Palm is Best Choice for 36th District Due To Her Traits, Skills, Issues for Which She Stands ; She’s In It For Us, Not Herself
To the Editor: Christine Palm is the best choice for the 36th District because of her traits, skills and the issues she stands for. She is a powerfully effective speaker and writer. She actively reaches out to constituents for our opinions and to offer assistance. Before Covid she arranged many … [Read More...]
Letter to the Editor: Saunders in 33rd Embodies ‘Compassion, Wisdom, and Joy’
To the Editor: Abraham Lincoln said, "before the age of forty, God is responsible for our face, and after the age of forty, we are responsible for our face." Just looking at Brendan Saunders' face, the gentleman running for senate in the 33rd district, you will understand what Lincoln meant. … [Read More...]
Old Saybrook March for Justice, Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice Hold Event in Old Saybrook, Wednesday
AREAWIDE -- The Old Saybrook March for Justice and the Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice will co-host their next Teach-In/March Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Old Saybrook. Participants should gather in front of ‘the Kate.’. All are welcome. It is requested that everyone should … [Read More...]
Letter to the Editor: Rubino’s ‘Impressive and Diverse’ Experience Would Bring ‘Sophisticated Insight’ to State Rep. Position
To the Editor: An oft-repeated family mantra is “Think globally, act locally.” This is one reason I, an octogenarian, have already voted for Dave Rubino, State Representative Candidate, District 23. This young man impresses me as a solid citizen, and Old Lyme is lucky that he and his family … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
Valley Regional High School Graduates 11 Eagle Scouts
TRI-TOWN -- Belated congratulations to the 11 members of the Valley Regional High School Class of … [Read More...]
Richard Wyman Appointed Community Music School Executive Director, “Thrilled to Come Home”
CENTERBROOK -- Dr. Richard Wyman has been appointed the new Executive Director of the Community … [Read More...]
Former State Representative Bob Siegrist III Announces His Candidacy for 36th House District Seat
HADDAM – Former State Representative Bob Siegrist III (R-36) has announced his intention to seek the … [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
Richard Wyman Appointed Community Music School Executive Director, “Thrilled to Come Home”
CENTERBROOK -- Dr. Richard Wyman has been appointed the new Executive Director of the Community … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Exhibition of Macke & Marc’s Art Unintentionally Makes Powerful Statement on European Current Affairs
The exhibition titled Franz Marc / August Macke. The Adventure of the Blue Rider (der Blaue Reiter) … [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...]
SCHOOLS
The Country School Hosts Virtual Open House Tonight, Register for Link
MADISON, CT - The Country School (TCS) is hosting a Virtual Open House on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 … [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...]
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...]
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
Local State Senate, House Candidates Respond to our Questions
AREAWIDE — In keeping with our now almost 17-year tradition and in the interests of increasing voter … [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...]
Old Saybrook March for Justice, Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice Hold Event in Old Saybrook, Wednesday
AREAWIDE -- The Old Saybrook March for Justice and the Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice … [Read More...]
The Country School Hosts Virtual Open House Tonight, Register for Link
MADISON, CT - The Country School (TCS) is hosting a Virtual Open House on Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 … [Read More...]
COLUMNISTS
A la Carte: Mushrooms by the Million? Soup is the Solution!
This weekend, friends from Lyme offered a pound of freshly picked shiitake mushrooms for eight … [Read More...]
Letter From Paris: Back to Normal in France? Not Quite …
A Cannes Film Festival turned virtual, the Roland Garros tennis tournament and Tour de France … [Read More...]