KENT, Conn. — Peggy Mercury is more than an apothecary and accessories shop. It is a destination for those looking for unique discussion, presentations, and exhibits that explore a variety […]
Author Archives: Deborah Rose
Deborah Rose is a lifelong writer, photographer, poet and award-winning journalist. As assistant editor of the Kent Dispatch, she brings us more than 25 years in community journalism and, as a lifelong New Milford resident, extensive knowledge of the Northwest Corner region. Many may recognize her from her years working at The Spectrum publication.
Deborah is also the editor, writer and photographer for the Town of New Milford’s tourism and community website, NewMilfordNow.
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Season of Second Saturday series kicks off
The Second Saturday event kicked off Saturday, May 10, at the Kent Barns. The event featured exhibit openings, music, sales, and other shopping- and dining-related activities. It will be held […]
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Chabrian art makes it to top 40
KENT, Conn. — Kent artist Deborah Chabrian has been named a top 40 finalist in the 14th annual Plein Air Salon Competition from Plein Air Magazine. The competition consists of 11 […]
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‘It’s kind of like wandering the streets of Paris’
[Editor’s Note: The photograph originally published with the story depicting a flower market by R.T. Facts was removed May 9 because the flower market will not be held in 2025.] […]
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Students to share local histories at regional forum
KENT, Conn.—Several students from Region 1 have discovered some unique local history and are ready to share it with the community. Five students from South Kent School and 41 students […]
Posted inNews From Nearby Towns
Celebration of quilts and their place in history set
NEW MILFORD, Conn.—In a matter of days history and art will merge for a brilliant celebration of thread and fabric. An “Airing of the Quilts,” featuring an extensive display of […]
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Event to celebrate Kent nonprofits
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Chamber of Commerce will hold a meet and greet event celebrating nonprofit organizations May 1. The program will run kick off at 6 p.m. at one of […]
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Hudson Valley Preservation graces cover of homebuilding magazine
KENT, Conn. — A local business has a distinguished itself once again. Hudson Valley Preservation was featured on the cover of Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s February/March 2025 edition. The company’s work […]
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Locally-made quilts to bring comfort to bereaved youth
KENT, Conn.—A small group of local quilters are spreading love through special handcrafted gifts for bereaved youth. The Kent Quilters donated four large quilts to The Cove Center for Grieving […]
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Original production, ‘The Hang Up,’ to be staged at Kent Center School
KENT, Conn.–It’s a matter of days until the curtain goes up at Kent Center School. The KCS Theater Company will present its production of an original musical, “The Hang Up,” […]