KENT, Conn.—Bestselling author Patrick Ness will give a talk and sign his new book, “Piper at the Gate of Dusk,” in the space above House of Books, 10 North Main Street, on […]
Monthly Archives: March 2026
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Hazardous Waste Day set for April 11
KENT, Conn.—Residents can dispose of hazardous household waste Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Danbury Public Works, 53 Newtown Road. In addition to Kent, the […]
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South Kent gets grant for “Cardinal Strong” student program
KENT, Conn.—South Kent School, an independent boarding school for boys in grades 9–12 and postgraduates, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the advisory board of the Edward E. Ford […]
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Library is collecting books for summer sale
KENT, Conn.—Kent Memorial Library is preparing its annual book sale and is welcoming donations at its temporary location, 10-12 Landmark Lane. High-quality donations are welcome for the sale, ranging from […]
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Shitrit is next virtual speaker for GWCFL
BRIDGEWATER, Conn.—Lihi Ben Shitrit, author of “Unrecognized: A Palestinian Bedouin Feminist in Israel,” will be the virtual speaker for the Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Life Sunday, April 19, at […]
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Firefighters announce annual ball will be June 13
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Volunteer Fire Department is inviting townspeople to come out and have a ball on Saturday, June 13, when the department holds its annual Firemen’s Ball at the […]
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One-woman show explores lives of eight Black women leaders
WASHINGTON, Conn.—Kimberly Wilson will bring to life the stories of seven historical Black women from seven pivotal generations through song, movement and dialogue when she presents, “A Journey,” a one-woman […]
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Kent Library Association highlights growth, advances expansion plans at annual meeting
Kent Library reports growth, expansion plans, strong community engagement.
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Signs, cheers, and solidarity: Kent’s No Kings rally
Residents and those from neighboring communities assembled Saturday, joining thousands of others around the country.
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Swift House Committee eyes nonprofit fundraising to preserve house
KENT, Conn.—The Swift House Investigate Committee charged with recommending to the selectmen whether the town should continue its ownership of the historic Swift House found a potential path forward during […]