Mobility-friendly birding hikes planned for May.
Author Archives: Kathryn Boughton
Kathryn Boughton has been editor of the Kent Dispatch since its digital reincarnation in October 2023 as a nonprofit online publication. A native of Canaan, Conn., Kathryn has been a regional journalist for more than 50 years, having been employed by both the Lakeville Journal and Litchfield County Times as managing editor. While with the LCT, she was also editor of the former print Kent Good Times Dispatch from 2005 until 2009.
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Wanda Houston & Friends to give gospel concert March 7
KENT, Conn.— Ask Wanda Houston where she comes from and she hesitates. A few moments later it becomes obvious why. She’s been just about everywhere. Now she will be in […]
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Swift House Committee dives into its task; sets agenda
The Swift House Investigation Committee rolled up its sleeves and got to work Tuesday.
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Krasne launches spring book discussion series
Book series to explore inflection points in societies.
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Library settles into cozy quarters in Kent Green
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Memorial Library settled into its cozy new quarters at 10-12 Landmark Lane in Kent Green last week and staff welcomed visitors to an opening reception last Saturday, […]
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History of Quality Thrift Shop recounted
KENT, Conn.—The long philanthropic history of the Quality Thrift Shop, located adjacent to the First Congregational Church, was reviewed Wednesday, Feb. 18m during the monthly People and Places of Kent […]
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PZC closes hearing, begins High Watch application review
PZC members will begin deliberations on High Watch application in March.
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Two Schaghticoke groups are vying for recognition
The Schaghticoke Indian Tribe has completed Phase I of its recognition bid.
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Selectmen form subcommittee, set report date for Swift House
The Selectmen will form a subcommittee to study Swift House’s future.