WEST HARTFORD, Conn.—Governor Ned Lamont will be the guest for the next “In the Room, Unconventional Conversations” program March 26. The free program is part of a monthly, in-person interview […]
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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Kent Center School student excels at regional music fest
KENT, Conn. — Seamus Dietrich is a self-taught musician who has earned his place in the spotlight. The Kent Center School seventh grader recently performed in the Connecticut Music Educators […]
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Maureen Brady described as ‘the glue of the town’
KENT, Conn. – Maureen Brady had a zest for life. Family and friends describe her as well-rounded individual who was fearless, loving, a little sassy, and deeply spiritual. Brady died […]
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KCNS supported by community at its ‘A Winter Snow Ball’ event
KENT, Conn.—A crowd of residents and friends from out-of-town flocked to the Kent Community House Saturday, March 1, to show their support for one of the town’s nonprofit organizations. The […]
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Kent footbridge along Appalachian Trail featured on USPS stamp
[Editor’s Note: Additional information about the bridge was added March 12, 2025, at 12:45 p.m.] KENT, Conn. – Kent boasts many gems. Among them is a small section of what […]
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Public invited to ‘snowy, dreamy’ benefit for Kent Community Nursery School
KENT, Conn.—The ice thaw may be underway in the Litchfield Hills this last week of February, but snow—not a messy snow—is in the forecast. “It’ll be snowy, dreamy,” Anna de […]
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Kent trees play big role in area’s maple syrup production
KENT, Conn.–South Kent trees have for more than two decades been the main source of some of the area’s finest local maple syrup. Nearly 2,000 sugar maple trees at locations […]
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Scottish Highland Bull remains on the loose
KENT, Conn. – A Scottish Highland bull is taking a tour of western Connecticut this winter—and is keeping locals on their toes. Residents from Kent and the upper Merryall section […]
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On ice: families come out to skate together
KENT, Conn. – A Kent tradition continued Saturday, Feb. 23, when children and adults united for a Family Skate Day sponsored by Kent Memorial Library. The library’s Parents’ Committee hosted […]
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‘Thank you, Kent, for your traditions’
Certain things in life are a rite of passage—births, marriages, first jobs. For me, the Kent Chocolate Fest ranks up there, too. I first experienced this unique fundraiser many […]