Finding the right tree for the Christmas holidays takes patience, persistence and many more than 10,000 steps. A recent Sunday journey to do just that also took plenty of lip […]
Monthly Archives: December 2024
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Gingerbread Festival: Sweet holiday tradition returns
KENT, Conn. — The Gingerbread Festival is back, bringing holiday cheer and the irresistible scent of gingerbread to town. Participating businesses are displaying 13 imaginative gingerbread creations this year. Embark […]
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Plans for nation’s 250th anniversary celebration gain momentum
KENT—The town’s America 250 Subcommittee is working to make 2026 a year to remember when the town pauses to commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. The subcommittee met […]
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Sacred Heart delivers treats to Food Bank
KENT, Conn. — Christmas season special items from the Sacred Heart Church’s “giving tree” were delivered to the Kent Food Bank on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, by Rev. Peter Buczek […]
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Cannabis Subcommittee to seek input in Jan. 16 public forum
KENT, Conn. — In a brief meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Cannabis Subcommittee on Dec. 4, Chairman Sarah Chase reported that she has four confirmations of speakers for […]
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First Congregational announces advent calendar
KENT, Conn. — The First Congregational Church, 97 North Main St., Kent, will hold a “Baby Shower for Mary” to benefit the Food Bank this Sunday this Sunday, Dec. 15, […]
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“A Christmas Carol” comes to Sharon Playhouse
SHARON, Conn. — A highly inventive adaptation of the Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol” will be staged Wednesday, Dec. 18, through Sunday, Dec. 22, in the Bok at Sharon Playhouse. […]
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Seniors’ Holiday Luncheon is postponed until Dec. 18
KENT—The Senior Holiday Luncheon planned for Wednesday, Dec. 13, at noon at the Senior Center, 16 Swift Lane, was postponed because of inclement weather. It will now be held next […]
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Catholic parish lists Christmas services
KENT, Conn. — Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, which comprises Sacred Heart Church in Kent, Saint Bernard Church in Sharon and Saint Bridget Church in Cornwall Bridge, has listed the following […]
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Glittering glory of Parade of Lights sets Kent ablaze
KENT, Conn. — It’s the season of lights and Kent was ablaze last Saturday when the Kent Volunteer Fire Department staged its annual Parade of Lights. During the day, the […]