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KENT—It’s the season of lights and Kent was ablaze last Saturday when the Kent Volunteer Fire Department staged its annual Parade of Lights. During...
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KENT—The town’s America 250 Subcommittee is working to make 2026 a year to remember when the town pauses to commemorate the 250th anniversary of...
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KENT—In a brief meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Cannabis Subcommittee on Dec. 4, Chairman Sarah Chase reported that she has four confirmations...
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KENT—A sentence handed down in a New Haven federal court Friday, Dec. 6, has finally put an end to a bizarre, almost Agatha Christie-like,...
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KENT—Last year, when the Park and Recreation Commission looked at its five-year capital plan, its vision was guided by Jared Kuczenski, former director of...
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KENT—The town has taken delivery of a new Freightliner four-wheel drive plow truck to replace one that has been in the town’s fleet since...
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KENT—At a time of year when “peace on earth” is a commonly-heard wish, there seems little hope that the global conflicts engulfing the world...
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KENT—The Christmas season is well underway in Kent, with the Christmas Bazaar at St. Andrew’s Church and the annual tree lighting at Town Hall...
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KENT—Residents packed a Town Hall meeting room last Friday, Nov. 22, to hear more about a proposed and controversial town ordinance that calls for...
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KENT—Christmas season special items from the Sacred Heart Church’s “giving tree” were delivered to the Kent Food Bank on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, by...
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KENT—The First Congregational Church, 97 North Main St., Kent, will hold a “Baby Shower for Mary” to benefit the Food Bank this Sunday this...
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KENT—The Senior Holiday Luncheon planned for Wednesday, Dec. 13, at noon at the Senior Center, 16 Swift Lane, was postponed because of inclement weather....
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KENT—Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, which comprises Sacred Heart Church in Kent, Saint Bernard Church in Sharon and Saint Bridget Church in Cornwall Bridge, has...
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KENT –The Kent Art Association (KAA) will hold a “Pop-Up Holiday Sale” from Thursday, Dec. 12, through Sunday, Dec. 22, from noon to 4 p.m....
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KENT—The following land transfers were recorded during November by the Town Clerk. Virginia Giles and Rita Kho to Joshua Merrill and Michele Sepples, property...
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KENT—Resident State Trooper Vicki Donohoe has issued a warning to residents that the Grinch is alive and well and trying to scam residents. Package...
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KENT—St. Andrew’s Church, 1 North Main St., is busy selling Christmas trees in front of the parish house each weekend between now and Christmas. ...
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KENT—The Park and Recreation Department’s winter basketball program returns to the Kent Center School gym starting Monday, Jan. 6, and continues through March 18. ...
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KENT—The Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St., will hold an interactive STEM adventure presented by the Science Heroes Saturday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. Along...
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SALISBURY—Project SAGE, formerly Women’s Support Services, is seeking donations to assist its clients in crisis. Last year, Project SAGE provided emergency shelter for 28...
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KENT—The Kent Historical Society has planned its 22nd annual holiday celebration for Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Community House....
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As we approach this holiday season, let us all take time to focus on kindness and gratitude for our families and community. Megan Haney,...
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KENT—The Kent Community Nursery School will again hold a Pancakes with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at St....
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KENT—The Kent Seniors Holiday luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 13, was postponed because of inclement weather. It will not be held at noon Wednesday,...
News From Nearby Towns
SHERMAN—The holidays in Sherman continue Saturday, Dec. 14, when Cookies ‘n’ Crafts are offered at Great Hollow and the JCC, 9 Route 39 South,...
Arts & Entertainment
SHARON—A highly inventive adaptation of the Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol” will be staged Wednesday, Dec. 18, through Sunday, Dec. 22, in the Bok...
Arts & Entertainment
SHERMAN—The Sherman Playhouse will open its next production, “Winter Wonderettes,” with a gala opening Saturday, Nov. 30. The show will be staged Nov. 30...
Schools
South Kent School brought its festive energy to the annual Parade of Lights hosted by the Kent Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 7....
Schools
New Region 1 Superintendent of Schools Melony Brady-Shanley called her first Region 1 snow day around 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning, Dec. 5, after previously...
Business
SHARON—Sharon Hospital has earned an “A” hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for patient safety. This...
Opinions
When my mother was very old, nature robbed her of all that made her life richer. She was an avid reader and accomplished needle...
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In 2025, registered voters in Kent, Conn., will be voting for: A) Board of Selectmen B) Zoning Board Members C) Members of the Board...
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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...