KENT, Conn.—The Eric Sloane Museum at 31 Kent Cornwall Road will bring back its Iron Works Weekend Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17. The program allows visitors to explore the […]
Monthly Archives: April 2026
Posted inRemembering Civics
Constitution Part 2—A convention  ‘held together by the strength of a hair’
Question: Who said “that without impeachment the only way to remove a bad president would be assassination”? A) Ben Franklin B) George Washington C) James Madison D) James Monroe (Answer: […]
Posted inLocal
Vermilyea to speak April 9 about Litchfield County in the Revolution
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Memorial Library will host a talk about Litchfield County’s history in the Revolutionary War by local historian Peter Vermilyea Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at the […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Art Association’s Art in Architecture Show is underway
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Art Association gallery is exhibiting its Art in Architecture Invitational Show, featuring the works of Mio Akashi, Paul Baylock, Patty Weise, Merrill French, Deborah Chabrian, Susan Stillman, […]
Posted inFeatured
Kent man battles brain injury odds
Luke Arno is no longer in a coma, according to his family.
Posted inObituaries, Weddings & Births
Patricia ‘Pat’ Blakey dies in Cornwall
CORNWALL, Conn.—Patricia “Pat” Benedict Blakey, who formerly worked in special education at Kent Center School, died March 12, 2026.Patricia, who lived in Cornwall, passed quietly at her home. She was […]
Posted inFeatured
Housing plan earns plaudits at hearing but questions remain
A public hearing brought questions about a proposed high-density housing development.
Posted inLocal
Earth Day celebration will continue land trust’s stewardship mission
KENT, Conn.—In celebration of Earth Day, the Kent Land Trust invites community members of all ages (10 and older) to join in a hands-on Earth Day Stewardship Restoration Workday and […]