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KENT—Back in the 16th century, so legend goes, Martin Luther was returning home through the forest one winter night when he stopped to admire the...

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KENT—Dr. Henry Kissinger, 100, one of the most controversial figures of the latter half of the 20th century, died at his Kent home Wednesday,...

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KENT—Kent’s various departments recently looked into their crystal balls and tried to predict what their capital needs will be a decade into the future—no...

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KENT—It will be a day not to be missed this Saturday when the Chamber of Commerce stages its annual Kent Community Holiday Fest. The...

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KENT—The Planning and Zoning Commission, which has been updating local regulations to help implement the 2022 Plan of Conservation and Development, held a community...

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I think the proposed Park and Rec open swim for adults at Kent School is a great idea. Has Park and Rec considered charging...

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To The Editor: Although I am no longer on the Board of Kent News, Inc., I remain extremely supportive of their ongoing efforts to...

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The Kent Good Times Dispatch (KGTD) welcomes letters to the editor if the submissions are not in bad taste and refrain from attacking individuals...

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KENT—The First Congregational Church of Kent has announced its Advent schedule.  This Sunday Advent candles, the wreath, tree and creche will be assembled. On...

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KENT—The next Lions Club-sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Monday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kent Community House, 93...

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KENT—The Fall Book Discussion Series Worlds of Work in the Novel continues Dec. 14, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. with Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh. The...

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KENT—The Santa Fund is accepting gifts and monetary donations to provide local children with a merry Christmas. The fund, which operates anonymously, provides gift...

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KENT—The Park & Rec Commission has announced registrations for the Ski & Snowboard Club & Lessons at Mohawk Mountain this winter. Park & Rec...

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KENT—It’s that time of year when we dig out our Christmas decorations, only to find that we have a string of lights that no...

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KENT—The Short Story Book Group at Kent Senior Center, 16 Swifts Lane, will next meet on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. The monthly...

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NEW MILFORD—Because 4 PAWS Animal Rescue, located at 10 Prospect Hill Road in New Milford, will hold an adoption day for its newest arrivals...

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KENT—Physical Therapist Karen Browning will present a program on Low Back Pain Thursday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kent Memorial Library. Participants...

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KENT—St. Kateri Tkakwitha Parish, which includes Sacred Heart Church in Kent, will hold a parish-wide Festival of Lessons and Carols this coming Friday, Dec....

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KENT—Kent Seniors will be treated to a Holiday luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Senior Center, 16 Swift Lane. The meal...

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KENT—The annual Kent Memorial Library’s Holiday Boutique is open and features coffee-table books, children’s books, scarves, jewelry, quilted items, cards, glassware, knick-knacks, stocking stuffers,...

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KENT—The Kent Community Nursery School will hold a pancake “Breakfast with Santa” Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 to 11 a.m. Families can meet and take...

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KENT—St. Andrew’s Church’s annual Christmas tree sale continues through mid-December, or until all the trees are sold. Some 200 Christmas trees have been secured...

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KENT—The Kent Memorial Library is seeking new members and renewals of membership. A new option allows residents to sign up or renew online using...

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KENT—Sacred Heart Church will put up its Giving Tree Nov. 25 and 26 for those who want to make the holidays a bit brighter...

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KENT—The Kent Historical Society will hold its 21st annual Holiday Party Saturday, Dec. 16, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kent Community House. KHS throws...

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KENT—The Kent Food Bank needs extra donations of all sorts. Monetary donations in any amount will help volunteers put holiday food baskets together for...

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KENT—The Park & Rec department is offering four different basketball age groups for the 2024 season as the next step in rebuilding the program...

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KENT—The Kent Park & Recreation Learn to Skate & Hockey Development program offers instruction in the basics of ice skating and/or hockey fundamentals in...

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KENT—The Kent Historical Society will hold its 21st annual Holiday Party Saturday, Dec. 16, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kent Community House. KHS throws...

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Life & Arts

SHERMAN—The Sherman Artists Association Open Studio event will be held this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Visitors...

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KENT—Think Twice 2023, the third iteration of Carol Corey Fine Art gallery’s December group exhibition of works by gallery and invited artists, opened last...

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KENT—The House of Books will present a discussion of the final issue of John Freeman’s influential literary magazine—this volume called Freeman’s: Conclusions—Wednesday, Dec. 6, at...

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Entertainment

SHARON—Sharon Playhouse will present an adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Dec. 13-17 in the Bok Theatre. That master of...

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KENT—St. Andrew’s Music in the Nave series will present its 12th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah Friday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Parish. Orchestra New...

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KENT—The Kent Singers will present their annual holiday concert, A Rose in Winter, Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec 10, with both concerts at...

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