Fiftieth running of the Chamber of Commerce’s Pumpkin Run draws 477 contestants.
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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Kent Community Fund celebrates 20 years of service to community residents
Former founding member recognized at event.
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Big Brother’s eyes are everywhere
In short, automated license plate readers take pictures of the back of vehicles as they drive by.
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Give us a break: Egg producers colluded against us
My breakfast habits aren’t the best. My favorite go-to in the morning is eggs and bacon with a side of toast smeared with Skippy peanut butter. I suppose I’m subconsciously […]
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Ahh, for life in the slow lane!
When I was a kid, going for a Sunday drive with my parents and my sister, Diana, was a relaxing adventure and something we all looked forward to. Driving today […]
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April is a cruel tease
I can’t wait for May to get here. A steady-as she-goes, mild and merry month, May is especially welcome after the upheaval that comes with its close cousin, April. April […]
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Breaking up is hard to do
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 […]
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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.
