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KENT—A small but attentive crowd recently gathered at the town hall for a Democracy Day program, “Town Hall and You: A Civics Lesson,” presented...

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KENT—The Park and Recreation Commission has tabled the possible construction of a dog park, saying that any group interested in such a facility should...

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KENT—The Park and Recreation Commission has narrowly approved letting the Kent Land Trust use its logo on publicity for an Oct. 19 hike to...

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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...

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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...

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KENT—Kent News, Inc. (KNI), the nonprofit publisher of The Kent Good Times Dispatch announces that it will participate in Democracy Day reporting and fundraising...

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KENT—Sometimes an older brother can be good for something. In the case of Livingston Taylor, who will perform Sept. 28 for St. Andrew’s Music in...

Local News

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KENT—The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association will present its 40th anniversary Fall Festival Sept. 27 through Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each...

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KENT—The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging is offering a limited number of one-on-one appointments with residents on Monday, Sept. 23, at the Kent...

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KENT—Park and Recreation Director Matt Busse will appear at the next Kent Senior Center Lunch & Learn Monday, Sept. 23, to describe recreational opportunities...

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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...

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KENT—The Kent Land Trust will present a program Saturday, Oct 12, at 9 a.m. on how to properly collect native seeds from the meadow...

Local

KENT—The Kent Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Art from the Heart benefit sale Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

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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

KENT—Land transfers recorded by the Town Clerk in August included: Maple Street Extension, LLC, to Kent Housing Development Associate, a parcel on Maple Street...

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KENT—Safe Sitter, a certified babysitting course, will be offered Sunday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kent Memorial Library for...

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KENT—Kent News, Inc. (KNI), the nonprofit publisher of The Kent Good Times Dispatch announces that Karen Chase, who has served as its founding board...

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KENT—The outdoor concert series continues tonight (Sept. 12) with Dean Snellback and BluesyLand Band performing at 5:30 p.m. Park and Rec is once again...

Local

KENT—School is back in session and the tempo of life is about to pick up again. The Kent Memorial Library said goodbye to its...

News From Nearby Towns

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...

News From Nearby Towns

SHARON–The Sharon Historical Society and Museum invites the public to a special presentation Friday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m.  The program will feature guest speakers Jeff Lynch,...

News From Nearby Towns

NEW MILFORD—The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce will hold “Designer Bag Bingo + more “ Nov. 9 at the VFW hall. Early bird...

News From Nearby Towns

NEW MILFORD—Fire trucks, cruisers, and even a sleek race car straight off the tracks will be awaiting families and children of all ages to...

Political News

Politics

KENT—The Democratic Party Northwest Connecticut Democratic Campaign Office is open for drop-in visits from the public. Visitors are welcome Mondays through Fridays from 10...

Politics

KENT—Justin Potter, who is running for the District 30 Senate Seat, has received the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut.  Potter writes that a...

Politics

BROOKFIELD—State Senator Stephen Harding, Senate Republican Leader, is running for re-election to the state’s 30th Senatorial District. Harding, who is completing his first term...

Opinions

Opinions

Who was the first President of the United States – Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Hanson or George Washington? John Hanson was the first...

Opinions

To the Editor: I’m writing to express my frustration over the recent theft of more than 20 Harris/Walz lawn signs. As a member of...

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In a remarkably uncivil world, there is one source we can always turn to for patience and understanding—our virtual voice assistants. Last year when...

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

Sports

Sports

CORNWALL—The hard work of saving strayed or abandoned pets one-by-one continues unabated this year while the Little Guild of St. Frances, a no-kill shelter,...

Sports

WINSTED—The Gilbert/Northwestern/Housatonic Yellowjackets football team lost the season opener on home turf to the Ansonia Chargers 42-7 on Saturday, Sept. 14. Ansonia relied on...

Obituaries, Weddings & Births

Business News

Business

Thank you for all the questions and feedback from last week’s article! It’s clear there are a lot of thoughts and opinions about AI...

Business

WARREN—The Angevine Family, 40 Angevine Road, will introduce its first annual Epiphany: a One-Day Retreat Sunday, Sept. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...

Business

NEW MILFORD –New Milford will kick off its second Pizza Palooza to showcase the variety of businesses that serve up one of American’s favorite...

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

NEW MILFORD—The Merryall Center will present “Birds: In Art, Science and Song” in collaboration with Connecticut Audubon Society’s Deer Pond Farm Saturday, Sept. 28,...

Arts & Entertainment

KENT— An exhibit, Bright Visions,” by Thomas Franken is underway at Kent Memorial Library through Oct. 31. The show may be seen at the...

Arts & Entertainment

KENT—The North East Watercolor Society has announced the winners of its 48th International Exhibition on view at the Kent Art Association through Sept. 29....

Arts & Entertainment

NEW MILFORD—The Merryall Center will present the Connecticut premiere of “Dedication,” a one-person play written and performed by pianist Roger Peltzman, on Saturday, Sept....

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...

Arts & Entertainment

SHARON—The Sharon Playhouse, will stage “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” as the final mainstage production in our “season of joy” Sept. 20-29. The musical brings...

Arts & Entertainment

KENT—The North East Watercolor Society will hold its 48th International Exhibition at the Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St., Sept. 8 through 29....

Arts & Entertainment

KENT—Livingston Taylor returns to the Music in the Nave at St. Andrew’s Parish Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. This legendary singer-songwriter returns to...

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