KENT, Conn. — The doors of Kent Volunteer Fire Department were open wide the evening of Saturday, June 14, to welcome guests to the popular Firemen’s Ball. Approximately 300 guests […]
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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Speranzos to share stories about Italy
KENT, Conn. — A special program that celebrates travel will be held June 25 at 1 p.m. at the Kent Senior Center. Joe and Denise Speranzo will share stories of their […]
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Kent Center School holds commencement for eighth-grade students
KENT, Conn. — Fifteen Kent Center School students bid farewell to the school most all of them have known for their entire elementary and middle school career. Under a blue […]
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Founder of Neen visits Peggy Mercury
KENT, Conn. — Patrons of Peggy Mercury were treated to meeting the founder of Neen Cosmetics on Saturday, June 7. Jeanine Lobell demonstrated makeup tips and tricks using her new […]
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Senior center lunch attracts large crowd
KENT, Conn. — The Kent Senior Center is more than a venue for educational and fun activities. It’s also a place where many local residents gather for a monthly lunch to […]
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Residents to enter the ‘pink bubble’ in August
KENT, Conn.—It is widely known that regular physical activity provides numerous benefits for overall health. Two Kent residents will incorporate exercise into their lives while also supporting others in August […]
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Senior Medicare Patrol rep: ‘You have to be extremely careful’
KENT, Conn. — The sophistication of fraud is on the rise. A small group of Kent residents learned valuable tips on how to protect themselves from scams at a Kent Memorial […]
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Event celebrates the art of ironworks
KENT, Conn. — A visit to the Eric Sloane Museum is a step back in time. The museum features the studio and antique hand tool collection of Eric Sloane, an […]
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Library book sale in full swing
KENT, Conn. — Shoppers are happy to see Kent Memorial Library’s book sale open for business. “I come hear all the time,” said Len Wigler, of Danbury, who browsed the […]
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Social Services to receive special designation
KENT, Conn. — Kent Social Services has announced it will soon be designated as a Community Focal Point. The designation, presented by the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging, reflects […]
