KENT – It was not a traditional celebration for Kent but downpours forced the Memorial Day observance indoors this year. Park and Recreation Director Matt Busse made the difficult decision […]
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FFA Chicken BBQ offers takeout June 9
FALLS VILLAGE – Housatonic Valley Regional High School FFA will offer its annual Chicken BBQ June 9 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the HVRHS Ag-Ed Center. Dinner includes BBQ chicken, baked […]
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Baker to explore who wrote Shakespeare’s plays
KENT—Who wrote Shakespeare’s plays? The Shakespeare authorship question has been the subject of heated debate for generations. Now, Kent’s John Milnes Baker will make the case that Edward de Vere […]
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Sherman Chamber Ensemble announces diverse season
KENT—The Sherman Chamber Ensemble has announced a diverse season this summer ranging from classics by Schubert and Mendelssohn to Broadway tunes, jazz, pop, blue grass and rock. The ensemble will […]
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Republicans nominate candidates for Registrar, Justices of Peace
KENT—The Republican Town Committee held a caucus Thursday, May 23, at Town Hall to endorse candidates for the Registrar of Voters and Justices of Peace, backing Sal Lilenthal for registrar […]
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CAMA Tractor Pull is set for June 8
KENT—The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association will host its second annual Stock Antique Farm Tractor Pull Saturday, June 8, at the association’s campus north of the village on Route 7. The […]
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Taghhannuck Grange plans large plant and rummage sale
SHARON—Taghhannuck Grange will hold its annual plant and rummage sale Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 7 Dunbar Road. There will be […]
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Jenny Simont paintings on view in Cornwall
CORNWALL—The Cornwall Library is showing “Jenny Simont Ireland: A Painter’s View,” a selection of vividly expressive still lifes by artist Jenny Ireland (1919–2014) through Saturday, July 6. Her son, Sumner, […]
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Breor receives GOP nod for 64th District seat
GOSHEN—Republican delegates from the 64th District were unanimous in choosing Barbara L. Breor as their candidate for the 64th House District seat to run against incumbent Maria Horn Thursday, May […]
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Housatonic lax places second in league tourney
WATERTOWN—St. Paul Catholic High School defeated Housatonic Valley Regional High School 13-12 in the riveting Western Connecticut Lacrosse Conference championship game Tuesday, May 21. The lead changed hands every quarter […]