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KENT—”Hewing to a straight line” used to be a phrase that described living in an upright and solid way, but few today know the...
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Karen Chase has worn many hats in her lifetime. She has been a business owner, held several public service roles, and been a police...
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KENT—A little blue-headed kestrel was a recent guest of honor when the Kent Greenhouse celebrated the fall season with a day filled with fun...
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With one of the most contentious elections in generations just weeks away, Kent’s election officials have been wrangling for months over a series of...
Local
Thirty to 40 residents recently spent part of their Sunday afternoon celebrating a major milestone for the community’s newest digital news source, www.kentgtd.org. A...
Local
KENT—A special presentation, “People and Places of Kent,” with John Casey will be offered Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. Casey will talk about...
Local
KENT—Project SAGE, formerly Women’s Support Services), will hold its second annual Take Back the Hike Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. The hike is...
Local
KENT—The Kent Board of Selectmen are working on a policy that will cover the use of social media by public officials. At a recent...
Local
KENT—The Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St., will screen a French movie, the comedy “Le Diner de Cons,” Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:30...
Local
KENT—Flu and Covid vaccination clinics will be held at Kent Pharmacy Friday, Oct. 25, from 3 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27, 9...
Local
KENT—House of Books will welcome three authors over a two-day period later this month. Dan Slater, author of “The Incorruptibles,” will give the first...
Local
The Kent Lions Club is a group of local volunteers who gather to support our community. Our summer activities had us parking cars for...
Local
KENT—The South Kent School students, under the direction of Steve Klots, have resumed their collection of used clothing to support the Church Street Eats...
Local
KENT—Flu shots will be administered at Kent Town Hall Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 2:30 to 4:20 p.m. The clinic is held by the Visiting...
Local
KENT—The Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) has a busy fall season planned, with six events in September and October. All are free and open...
Local
This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover...
News From Nearby Towns
SHERMAN—The Sherman Library will open an exhibit, “Loyalty,” featuring contemporary calligraphy works by master calligraphers Alibaba Awrang and Salman Ali Uruzgani, Friday, Oct. 11....
News From Nearby Towns
GAYLORDSVILLE—The Merwinsville Hotel Restoration’s will kick off its 37th Columbus Day Weekend Arts & Fine Crafts Show with a preview gala Oct. 11 from...
Politics
LITCHFIELD—State Senator Stephen Harding (R-30th), a Brookfield resident, and his challenger, Justin Potter, of Kent, will have a one-on-one debate on Friday, Oct. 18,...
Politics
The following article was produced as part of a voter guide grant from the Rural News Network. The Rural News Network consists of 80...
Politics
The following article was produced as part of a voter guide grant from the Rural News Network. The Rural News Network consists of 80...
Politics
The following information was produced as part of a voter guide grant from the Rural News Network. The Rural News Network consists of 80...
Politics
The following information was produced as part of a voter guide grant from the Rural News Network. The Rural News Network consists of 80...
Opinions
To the Editor: As Election Day approaches, it is crucial for voters to take a hard look at the values and policies of the...
Opinions
Two years ago, my son adopted a dog. We all agreed she had the ugliest face we had ever seen, canine or otherwise. She...
Opinions
The Kent Good Times Dispatch (KGTD) welcomes letters to the editor if the submissions are not in bad taste and refrain from attacking individuals...
Schools
KENT—On a picture-perfect fall evening, South Kent School reopened its North Campus for the beloved Blessing of the Animals service, a tradition that had...
Schools
KENT—“Darkness falls across the land. The midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of blood, to terrorize your neighborhood …” These...
Sports
FALLS VILLAGE—The Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic Yellowjackets co-op football team recently lost 47-14 to the Woodland Regional High School Hawks. Woodland’s explosive speed Saturday, Oct. 5, created...
Sports
WARREN—Warren Parks and Recreation and Warren Land Trust will hold the Cider 5K Run and Walk Oct. 26 starting at 10 a.m. at Warren...
Business
NEW MILFORD—Active Health announces that Dr. Abra Mabasa has joined its team of healthcare professionals. She is now practicing at both the New Milford and...
Business
SHARON—Sharon Hospital and its staff will host a Community Health Day Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place...
Business
This week’s question: How can I market my business locally and reach more customers in Kent and the surrounding area? Marketing your small business...
Arts & Entertainment
SHARON—The Sharon Playhouse will hold auditions for its fourth annual holiday YouthStage production Oct. 27. This year’s holiday show will be “A Christmas Carol,”...
Arts & Entertainment
KENT—The Kent Art Association’s Fall Juried Show show opened last week and runs through Saturday, Nov. 2. Sculptor Conrad Levenson spoke during the opening...
Arts & Entertainment
CORNWALL—The Cornwall Library’s current exhibit is “Rearranging the Furniture,” an exhibition of the latest abstract oil paintings of artist Molly Morgan. It will run...