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Upper Valley residents pan post office plan to move mail sorting to Connecticut
Many residents said they worried that USPS’s plan is more likely to hurt the quality of services by cutting staff and resources rather than to improve delivery. Read the story on VTDigger here: Upper Valley residents pan post office plan to move mail sorting to Connecticut.
Connecticut State Police sergeant gets national hero award for saving woman’s life while off duty
WESTBROOK, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Police Sgt. Ashley Harkins was off duty when she rushed into action to save a suicidal woman in Old Lyme. Harkins scaled a fence on the Baldwin Bridge in Old Lyme without equipment and used her body to prevent the woman from falling off a narrow concrete ledge. Now, […]
Herb’s Country Deli and Restaurant celebrates 50 years
Montville ― Locals David Bouffard and John Kamishlian stood under balloons and banners Sunday at a 50th anniversary celebration inside Herb’s Country Deli and Restaurant as they described how the diner has long been part of their weekly routine. “We’re here every Saturday at 1:15 p.m.,” Bouffard said....
Guilford Free Library Hosting Annual Spring Book Sale
Spring into reading at the Guilford Free Library with The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale. The annual book sale is taking place on Friday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The book sale offers gently used...
Sing & Stomp at Groton Public Library
Groton ― Children had fun participating in Sing & Stomp Wednesday at the Groton Public Library. The program is a noisy half hour of songs, dance and a playtime with toys. Sing & Stomp returns at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 17 and April 24.
Old Saybrook Superintendent Jan Perruccio Talks Schools, Retirement
OLD SAYBROOK — Superintendent Jan Perruccio takes pride in the stable leadership within her district, which she believes has fostered growth and enabled the creation of a community-focused plan that equips students with practical skills. “There’s a line in our last strategic plan that came from a senior exit...
Author, illustrator visit Groton elementary school
Groton ― Author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham visited Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School Tuesday to talk to students about how they are best friends and work together on picture books for children. Hale talked about the graphic novel “Real Friends,” illustrated by LeUyen Pham, that is about her...
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