My brain seems to have much in common with my cellphone. Sometimes I have all my intellectual bars firing, but off and on my transmission lines get bogged down—especially when […]
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Suggests alternate location for Kent Green Commons
Resident suggests a “far better choice” for affordable housing.
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Robert Kennedy remembered
By Gary Davis Let me tell you about my friend Robert Kennedy. I first met Rob over 50 years ago. As teens, we were teammates on the Kent Babe Ruth […]
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Bipartisan bill banning cellphones during school hours passes in the house
Lawmakers debate statewide school cellphone ban, balancing control and flexibility.
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Lawmakers hear testimony on proposed homeschooling legislation
By Laura Tillman/ CT MIRROR In a day of emotional testimony, parents of homeschooled children told lawmakers on the Education Committee that they oppose House Bill 5468, which would require families […]
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Lions have been active in community; seek donors for blood drive
From The Den: The Kent Lions Club says “thanks” to all who came to the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association’s Fall Festival last month where club members flipped burgers and sold […]
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It’s busy times for Kent’s Lions Club
From The Den: There’s a lot to catch up on from the Lions’ Den. We had a productive summer, hosting a very successful food drive at the IGA in July, […]
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Lions Club to sponsor blood drive
KENT, Conn.—The Kent Lions Club will sponsor a blood drive Monday, June 16, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Kent Community House, 93 North Main St. For an […]
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What do we do when the view from the porch includes a bear?
Barely does a day go by when I don’t hear someone tell me about their experience with black bears. No wonder, as the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection […]
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Spring brings busy days for Lions Club
From The Den: Lots to catch up on! At our April meeting we were hosted by South Kent School. Head of School Brian Sullivan was our guest speaker. We heard […]
