KENT, Conn. — The Eric Sloane Museum will present an Iron Works Weekend event May 24-25. Iron smelting demos, furnace tours, and more will be offered at the 31 Kent-Cornwall […]
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‘Lost Leonardo’ to be screened at Kent Library
KENT, Conn.—The documentary film “The Lost Leonardo,” directed by Andreas Koefoed, will be shown at the Kent Memorial Library Thursday, May 1, at 6 p.m. The film chronicles the dramatic […]
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South Kent School takes part in Earth Day cleanup
KENT, Conn.—Students at South Kent School recently conducted their annual Earth Day cleanup, taking to the roads under the direction of their chaplain, Father Klots, groups to help collect litter […]
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Arts Connected event returns to Washington Depot
WASHINGTON, Conn.—Arts Connected, an evening of art, entertainment, food and drink, returns Saturday, April 26, at 5 p.m. to the Washington Town Hall. Honorary co-hosts are Diane von Furstenberg and Antonia Steinberg. […]
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UConn survey looks at conserved farmland
STORRS, Conn.—In the face of a rapid loss of agricultural lands in New England, Connecticut’s Public Act 490 was adopted in 1963 to discourage conversion of agricultural and farmlands to […]
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New Milford plans food truck festival
NEW MILFORD, CONN.—The first annual New Milford Food Truck Festival at Litchfield Crossings will be held Sunday, May 4, from noon to 5 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by Litchfield […]
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William “Bill” Blank, 69, was member of Kent Volunteer Fire Department
KENT, Conn. — William Joseph Blank passed away April 4, 2025, at home with his wife, Debra Gabriel-Blank, by his side. Bill was born Nov. 10, 1955, at Sharon Hospital […]
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Craven Contemporary exhibits ‘My Best Friend’ through May 4
KENT, Conn.—Craven Contemporary at 4 Fulling Lane is featuring member artist’s Daniel Murray’s sculptures through May 4, in “Man’s Best Friend,” a dog-themed group show. The gallery show brings together […]
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Federal cuts to darken library programs?
To the Editor: National Library Week is a time to highlight the role of public libraries in civic society, but recent news is nothing to celebrate. On March 14, the […]
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Merryall Center to launch 2025 season
NEW MILFORD, Conn.— The Merryall Center will celebrate the opening of its 2025 season Saturday, May 31, with a gala at the center, located at 8 Chapel Hill Road, from […]