SHARON—William Jeffrey Manasse, 74, of Sharon, Conn., passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 18, 2025, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to […]
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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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Zoom Room upgrade could cost nearly $40,000
KENT, CONN.—The Kent Board of Selectmen delayed action Tuesday, Feb. 18, on its request for nearly $40,000 for upgrades to the Zoom Room at town hall. First Selectman Marty Lindenmayer […]
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Second lawsuit filed against Kent School
KENT, Conn.—Kent School is facing a second lawsuit for allegedly failing to protect the privacy of employees and students from internet invasion by Daniel Clery of Brookfield, former network and […]
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Skiers race to victory, pizza at varsity league championship
CORNWALL, Conn.— Temperatures in the 20s and bright winter sunshine made for great racing conditions for the Berkshire Hills Ski League varsity championship Feb. 19. Nearly 60 skiers—some even clad […]
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Polar Bear Run marks 40th year
WARREN, Conn.—Connecticut’s oldest winter run, The Polar Bear, was held Sunday, Feb. 23. The 7.8-mile course circles Lake Waramaug and the start/finish was at Hopkins Vineyard. Cloudless skies and a […]
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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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High Watch’s new CEO relishes center’s past, future potential
KENT, Conn.— High atop a hill in rural Kent sits an idyllic 200-acre campus, a serene retreat for troubled souls. They come to High Watch Recovery Center on Carter Road hoping to reset their lives, to reach a […]
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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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Chair Yoga for Seniors Mondays at Senior Center
KENT, Conn.—Chair Yoga for Seniors with certified instructor Elaine Donahue is held Mondays at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center, 16 Swifts Lane. Reservations are required by calling 860-927-2055 or […]