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Pollinator Pathways at Edgehill
Meadowscaping, tapestry lawns, grassland—whatever the name, people everywhere are creating pollinator gardens and gaining appreciation for their vital role in our ecosystem. At Edgehill, a continuing care retirement community in Stamford, residents have been on a mission to combat the decline of vital pollinator species, such as bees and butterflies.
News Briefs: July 19
Sergeant Brent Reeves retired from the Greenwich Police Department this month, where he served as coordinator of domestic violence crimes and supervisor of the Special Victims Section. Joining the department in 1997 and becoming a sergeant in 2005, Reeves was known for handling domestic violence cases and training officers. Since January, he has been serving as Interim Director of Security for Greenwich Public Schools.
Chris Powell (opinion): Municipalities should post more records
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo is sore at people who, he says, make lots of requests for access to town records under Connecticut’s freedom-of-information law. “Some people are abusing the system,” Camillo says, and requesting town records "has been weaponized and we’re getting harassed." So his...
Art promotes shorebird conservation
The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center announce the winners of this year’s ‘Share the Shore’ student sign initiative. This annual event, part of Audubon New York’s education and conservation efforts, aims to educate elementary students about shorebird protection through the creation of colorful, informative signs.
Western Sussex Junior Softball tops Canal to win state championship
After shutting out their opponents, 34-0, in the first two games of the Junior League all-star softball state tournament, Western Sussex earned a 16-0 win over Canal last Thursday night in Milford to win the state championship. The team will move on to Eastern Regional play in Orange, Connecticut this week.
Paris 2024 viewers expected to have the most access to Games ever
STAMFORD, Conn. — The 2024 Paris Olympics will be more accessible for viewers than any other Games. That's because NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympics will have enhanced closed captioning, expanded audio description and better digital content accessibility. Closed captioning, which assists viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing,...
Mark Your Calendar
Saturday, July 20th, Stratford’s big beach party, 12 PM-9 PM, BLUES ON THE BEACH, Gates open for public parking and set up at 9:30 AM. Saturday, July 20th, The Short Beach Golf Course will be closed the entire day on Saturday, July 20th. Sunday, July 21st at 2 PM,...
Shawn Wightman appointed as new superintendent of Roosevelt Union Free School District
After the retirement of previous superintendent, Deborah Wortham, the Roosevelt Union Free School District welcomes Shawn Wightman as the new Superintendent as of July 1, 2024. With a distinguished career in educational leadership and a deep commitment to student success, Wightman brings a wealth of experience and a fresh vision...
Bike challenge aids children’s charities
Eddie Giron last rode the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, which winds through Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, Bayville, Oyster Bay, Glen Head, and Locust Valley, in 2015. He was new to cycling and nervous. “It was nerve-racking because I had never ridden before, but it was great, aside from the giant...
Teen, 62-Year-Old Killed In Separate Crashes An Hour Apart In Western Mass
A 17-year-old boy and a 62-year-old man were killed in separate crashes Thursday night, July 18, in Hampshire County, authorities said. The teenager was killed around 10 p.m. in a single-vehicle crash on Southampton Road in Westhampton, the Northwestern District Attorney said. The teen wa…
Merry Wives of Windsor
(In case of rain we move into the Coliseum Building) Sponsored by Stratford Library and Friends of Boothe Park. For all shows – bring a lawn chair or blanket, friends, and a picnic!. William Shakespeare once wrote “All the World’s a Stage” and no other passage can better describe...
Volunteer Affirmation
I am a retired educator. I taught Spanish to students in grades Pre-K-8 and was also an instructor in the Stratford Continuing Education program. Seeking a volunteer activity, I attended an informational meeting of the Stratford Volunteer Corps and decided to join. I was a tutor for a second-grade class...
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