I recently went through a short breakup. I knew the day was coming and, in the beginning, I was fraught with anxiety, but I survived it. For one day I […]
Author Archives: Dave Dunleavy, Contributing Writer
Dave Dunleavy was a longtime reporter and columnist for The News-Times in Danbury. He lives in Kent. His column "View from the Front Porch" runs monthly.
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‘Robbie the Snowman’ brings smiles, joy to Kent
“Robbie the Snowman” is bringing smiles to visitors to Kent’s Main Street.
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The NFL should honor merit, not self interest
I’ve never been a fan of the New England Patriots—probably because they won so many Super Bowls while the New York football teams wallowed in misery. Rooting for New England […]
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Reaching his goals, a cookie at a time
Dunleavy reflects on navigating the new year and resolutions.
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Surprise! Have I got a gift for you!
Dave Dunleavy shares his holiday shopping challenges
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Total Recall
I can’t recall a time when there’s been so many product recalls and it’s starting to wear me down. I’m just not sure what I should buy these days. I’m […]
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Jets & Giants: Watching paint dry is more fun
The outdoors beckons when football fails
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Pennies from Heaven—and pockets, cushions and Mason jars
I’m tired of the penny. At one time, I collected Lincoln head cents, spending hours going through the pocket change on my parents’ bureau. When I received change back from […]
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‘People and Places of Kent’ hears of Cemetery Committee’s work
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Cemetery Committee is busy employing new mapping techniques, along with good old-fashioned detective work, to get a more accurate picture of what lies in the six cemeteries […]
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Summer ticks off summer-lover
Although the summer is still young, I’m not happy with what’s happening in my yard. On one hand, I recently noticed the welcome emergence of lightning bugs, but the dark […]