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‘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 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet engaged students and passionate teachers. Also, attendees can learn about the rigorous academic program and commitment to honoring the creativity, sense of … [Read More...]
Needleman Appointed Senate Vice Chair of Planning & Development Committee
HARTFORD/LYME -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), whose District includes the Town of Lyme, has been appointed Senate Vice Chair of the Planning & Development Committee in the Connecticut General Assembly by Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven). As a condition of this … [Read More...]
Tickets on Sale Now for Fourth Annual Festival of Women’s Plays at Ivoryton Playhouse, Feb. 22
IVORYTON: The Ivoryton Playhouse has announced the date of its Fourth Annual Women Playwrights Initiative – 4 x 4 in 2020. Over 170 plays from all over the country were submitted to the initiative and the four finalists will be traveling to Ivoryton from Washington State, California, Indiana and … [Read More...]
Essex Land Trust Hosts ‘Bears Revisited,’ Feb. 4
ESSE ESSEX -- The Essex Land Trust has announced that Master Wildlife Conservationist Felicia Ortner will give a presentation titled, 'Bears Revisited,' Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. at Essex Town Hall, 29 West Ave. All are welcome. She will offer an update on the resurgence of bears in our area, … [Read More...]
Essex Winter Series Presents Stu Ingersoll Jazz Concert Featuring Jeff Barnhart, Feb 16
DEEP RIVER – Essex Winter Series' (EWS) 43rd season marks a milestone for Artistic Director and pianist, Mihae Lee, who celebrates her 10th year of programming for EWS. The first concert was held, Jan. 12. The EWS season continues on Feb. 16 with the Stu Ingersoll Jazz Concert at Valley Regional … [Read More...]
Death Announced of Barbara Woodman Wyden
Barbara Woodman Wyden, born July 1, 1922 passed away on January 4, 2020, at Davis Nursing Home, Wilmington, N.C. Barbara graduated from Radcliff in 1941. She worked for Newsweek Magazine as editor of International News. Other newspapers that she worked for were the Chicago Tribune, The Los … [Read More...]
RECENT NEWS
Ivoryton’s Eberle, Who Helped Save Man From Burning Car, Presented with Carnegie Medal in Essex Presentation
ESSEX -- Carnegie Hero Stephen Anthony Eberle of Ivoryton, Conn., was presented with the Carnegie … [Read More...]
Ivoryton Lighting Manufacturer L.C. Doane Powers Facility with Sunlight
Longtime U.S. Military supplier in Ivoryton sees environmental, financial benefits of going … [Read More...]
Kinship & Respite Fund Grants Available to Help Guardians With School Expenses
AREAWIDE -- With adults already thinking back-to-school, District of Saybrook Probate Judge Jeannine … [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
Tickets on Sale Now for Fourth Annual Festival of Women’s Plays at Ivoryton Playhouse, Feb. 22
IVORYTON: The Ivoryton Playhouse has announced the date of its Fourth Annual … [Read More...]
2020 Essex Winter Series Season Continues Feb. 16
DEEP RIVER – Essex Winter Series' (EWS) 43rd season marks a milestone for Artistic Director and … [Read More...]
Essex Winter Series Presents Stu Ingersoll Jazz Concert Featuring Jeff Barnhart, Feb 16
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
Needleman Appointed Senate Vice Chair of Planning & Development Committee
HARTFORD/LYME -- State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex), whose District includes the Town of Lyme, … [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 Stu Ingersoll Jazz Concert Featuring Jeff Barnhart, Feb 16
DEEP RIVER – Essex Winter Series' (EWS) 43rd season marks a milestone for Artistic Director and … [Read More...]
Essex Land Trust Hosts ‘Bears Revisited,’ Feb. 4
ESSE ESSEX -- The Essex Land Trust has announced that Master Wildlife Conservationist Felicia … [Read More...]
‘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...]
COLUMNISTS
Reading Uncertainly: ‘The Library Book’ by Susan Orlean
Editor's Note (i): If you're still searching for a last-minute gift, then consider this book -- it's … [Read More...]
Legal News You Can Use: Do You Know the True Purpose of Alimony?
Alimony is an important protection for some divorcees. If you are divorcing, it might be something … [Read More...]