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Monthly Archives: October 2025
Posted inFeatured
Behind the scenes of a KVFD ‘rescue’
KVFD drill simulates car extrication, fire attack to keep skills sharp.
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Octoberfest Comes to Warren Woods
WARREN, Conn.— The Warren Fire Department and Social Services will hold its second annual Octoberfest Saturday, Oct. 18, starting with a Cider Run from 10:30 a.m. until noon and the […]
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Blessing of the Animals Sunday at St. Andrew’s
KENT, Conn.—St. Andrew’s Church will hold a Blessing of the Animals this Sunday, Oct. 5, at 11:30 a.m. following the 10:30 Eucharist service. Parishioners will bring dogs, cats, chickens and […]
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Selectman questions cannabis survey summary
KENT, Conn.—Last winter, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Cannabis Subcommittee conducted a survey of attitudes toward cannabis businesses in Kent. In April, an executive summary of the responses was published […]
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KCNS announces flexible childcare options
KENT, Conn.—Kent Community Nursery School, 6 Bridge St., announced it is initiating “Xtra Days Program” for families in the area who need flexible childcare. “This is a great option for […]
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Bell ringers resume practice
KENT, Conn.—The handbell choir at St. Andrew’s Church begins practicing for the Advent and Christmas seasons on Sunday, Oct. 12, following worship service. The handbell ringers will rehearse on specific […]
Posted inSchools
Kent School student plant tree for Farmers Market
KENT, Conn.—Students from Kent School provided the manpower this week to plant a black gum tree on the Kent Land Trust’s field south of the village center. The field is […]
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Chamber releases new logo for annual Pumpkin Run
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Chamber of Commerce has released the logo for the 49th annual Kent Pumpkin Run, created by John Campagna. The race, Kent’s largest one-day community event, slated for Sunday, Oct. […]
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Annual Clay Way Returns Oct. 18, 19
KENT, Conn.—The annual Clay Way Studio Tour, featuring 25 of Connecticut’s best potters located in the tristate region, is slated for Saturday and Snday, Oct. 18 and 19, from 10 […]