TOP STORIES
Musical Masterworks Announces Season Starting Oct. 23 in Person; Arron Stepping Down as Artistic Director, Lark to Replace Him
AREAWIDE -- Musical Masterworks (MM) will be back in person this fall for their 31st season with an array of professional chamber music concerts programmed by Artistic Director Edward Arron. The concerts will take place in MM's traditional home at the First Congregational Church of Old … [Read More...]
Learn to Row an Irish Currach on Rogers Lake, Free Program Offered Saturday
AREAWIDE -- Learn to row Irish ... remember, you don’t need to be Irish to row Irish! Readers are invited to try out the ancient art of Irish Currach Rowing, Saturday, Oct. 16, at Hain’s Park, Rte. 1/Boston Post Rd. in Old Lyme from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. An Irish currach is a traditional vessel … [Read More...]
Essex Land Trust Launches ‘Name That Preserve’ Contest, Entries Due by Sept. 15
ESSEX -- The Essex Land Trust is excited to offer readers a chance to know our preserves and town properties testing your knowledge by identifying the location of some of our favorite spots. So, it’s time to go outside and explore some of Essex's OpenSpace areas. Prizes will be given to the top … [Read More...]
Barry of Essex Scores Her First Ever Hole-in-One
OLD LYME -- During Thursday Women’s League Play on July 1, Hollis Barry of Essex, Conn., scored a hole-in-one on the 3rd hole. Barry is co-chairperson of the Old Lyme Country Club Women’s Golf League (OLCC WGA.) Barry’s drive on the par three hole landed on the green and rolled into the cup. … [Read More...]
Greg Shook, Essex Savings Bank, President & CEO, to Retire July 31
ESSEX -- Gregory R. Shook, President and CEO of Essex Savings Bank, will retire after 22 years at the helm and a career spanning 47 years in banking. He is the longest serving President and CEO in Connecticut and will retire on July 31. A Westport, Conn., native and Madison resident, Shook … [Read More...]
Ivoryton Playhouse Reopens its Doors with ‘Murder for Two’
IVORYTON — The Ivoryton Playhouse will open its doors for a five-play season on July 8. Murder For Two by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian is a blend of music, mayhem and murder! In this hilarious 90-minute show, two performers play 13 roles—not to mention the piano—in a witty and winking homage to … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
Rep. Carney Co-Sponsors Bill to Remove Race Designation from Marriage Licenses, Land Records
OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose district includes … [Read More...]
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...]
COMMUNITY
Learn to Row an Irish Currach on Rogers Lake, Free Program Offered Saturday
AREAWIDE -- Learn to row Irish ... remember, you don’t need to be Irish to row Irish! Readers are … [Read More...]
ARTS
Musical Masterworks Announces Season Starting Oct. 23 in Person; Arron Stepping Down as Artistic Director, Lark to Replace Him
AREAWIDE -- Musical Masterworks (MM) will be back in person this fall for their 31st season with an … [Read More...]
Ivoryton Playhouse Reopens its Doors with ‘Murder for Two’
IVORYTON — The Ivoryton Playhouse will open its doors for a five-play season on July 8. Murder … [Read More...]
Opening Reception for Studio 80’s ‘Summer Sculpture Showcase’ to be held Saturday, All Welcome
OLD LYME -- An Opening Reception for Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds’ 7th Annual Summer Sculpture … [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
Greg Shook, Essex Savings Bank, President & CEO, to Retire July 31
ESSEX -- Gregory R. Shook, President and CEO of Essex Savings Bank, will retire after 22 years at … [Read More...]
POLITICS
Rep. Carney Co-Sponsors Bill to Remove Race Designation from Marriage Licenses, Land Records
OLD SAYBROOK/LYME/OLD LYME – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23rd), whose district includes … [Read More...]
LETTER FROM PARIS
Letter From Paris: Restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral Symbolizes Hope for France, the World
April 15, 2021 was the second anniversary of the fire, which ravaged Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, … [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...]
Letter From Paris: Thoughts on Life Under Lockdown in Fontainebleau, How France Has Coped With COVID-19
There have been many deadly pandemics in the history of the planet but this is the first time ever … [Read More...]
A LA CARTE
A la Carte: Cowboy Beans … a Sure-Fire Favorite
I have had the requisite failures in the kitchen, and they may have been legion, but the one I … [Read More...]
A la Carte: Crispy Peanut-Chile Chicken with Sweet Potatoes … to Love!
I was so thrilled with the roasted sweet potato pie I made last week, that I decided to use sweet … [Read More...]
A la Carte: Zucchini Cake For Now … or Later (It Freezes Beautifully)
Sometimes, I wish I had a garden, but I don’t like dirt or insects. My late husband’s family always … [Read More...]