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Eversource Conducts Statewide Infrared Helicopter Inspections Through Feb. 28
TRI-TOWN & OLD SAYBROOK -- Rights of way in Chester, Dep River, Essex and Old Saybrook are included on the list over which Eversource is currently conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment. This semiannual inspection, which takes place at locations throughout … [Read More...]
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church to Host Free Pancake Dinner on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 25
EAST HADDAM – On Tuesday, Feb. 25, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will hold a free pancake dinner to mark Shrove Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is open to the public and is free to attend; however, St. Stephen’s will be collecting freewill donations for Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of … [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...]
K-3 Students Can Enjoy ‘Book Bites’ at Deep River Public Library, Feb. 20
DEEP RIVER -- The Deep River Library will hold a special after-school program for book lovers in grades K-3 on Feb. 20 at 3:45 p.m. The classic story, Stone Soup, will be read and then attendees can try a sample of the soup made famous by this traditional French folk tale. Registration is required … [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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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 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...]
Essex Library Hosts Jeff Croyle to Introduce Essex Land Trust, Feb. 29
ESSEX -- Essex Land Trust Board member and Steward of Windswept Ridge, Jeff Croyle, will present an … [Read More...]
K-3 Students Can Enjoy ‘Book Bites’ at Deep River Public Library, Feb. 20
DEEP RIVER -- The Deep River Library will hold a special after-school program for book lovers in … [Read More...]
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church to Host Free Pancake Dinner on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 25
EAST HADDAM – On Tuesday, Feb. 25, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will hold a free pancake dinner to … [Read More...]
Eversource Conducts Statewide Infrared Helicopter Inspections Through Feb. 28
TRI-TOWN & OLD SAYBROOK -- Rights of way in Chester, Dep River, Essex and Old Saybrook are … [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...]