Page Taft Real Estate announced Wednesday that the company has merged its Essex, Conn., office with Rachel Thomas Real Estate. The Essex office of Page Taft~Christie’s International Real Estate will now be located in the former Rachel Thomas location at 5 Essex Square. The office will be home to 23 agents specializing in shoreline and Connecticut River Valley … [Read more...] about Page Taft, Rachel Thomas Real Estate Merge
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Passion At The Bee: Big Book Getaway Summer Series Kicks Off With Romance, Erotica Novelists, Today
Bestselling Authors L. Marie Adeline, Charles Dubow and Lauren Willig to discuss their work with Moderator, Nick Hahn, at the historic Bee & Thistle Inn Summer is right around the corner, and with warm weather comes fun and relaxing days spent at the beach … but, no beach day is complete without a good book. And, warmer weather isn’t the only thing to look forward to … [Read more...] about Passion At The Bee: Big Book Getaway Summer Series Kicks Off With Romance, Erotica Novelists, Today
Local Artists Cantrell, Christiano, Friday Featured in Rowayton Art Show This Weekend
Local artists Helen Cantrell, Catherine Christiano, and Judy Friday will be featured from June 5 - 8, in the 52nd Annual Art Show, hosted by the Community Cooperative Nursery School (CCNS), in Rowayton, Conn. The featured artists will be present at the opening reception this evening, June 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be offered, admission is $40 and valet … [Read more...] about Local Artists Cantrell, Christiano, Friday Featured in Rowayton Art Show This Weekend
State Senate Candidate Emily Bjornberg Addresses Nominating Convention of Rep. Joe Courtney
Emily Bjornberg of Lyme, Democratic candidate for the State Senate in the 33rd District, addressed the nominating convention of U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-2nd) on Wednesday evening at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield.The 33rd District includes Lyme and also covers Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Portland and … [Read more...] about State Senate Candidate Emily Bjornberg Addresses Nominating Convention of Rep. Joe Courtney
Missing Dog FOUND in Old Lyme!
04/13: We've just heard that Ruby has been found -- great news! This adorable cock-a-poo puppy ran away from his home on Mile Creek Rd. this morning. Ruby is a light tan color and weighs about 10 lbs. If you see her, please contact Melyssa Hancock at 860-331-9339 or the Hancock family. Poor Ruby is likely very scared since she is very young. … [Read more...] about Missing Dog FOUND in Old Lyme!
Letter From Paris: Following a New Silk Road
The presidents of the United States and of China were in Europe this week. It was the first visit of a Chinese president to the European Union's (EU) headquarters since 1975. He will meet with the presidents of the Council, Herman Van Rompuy, of the Commission, Manuel Barroso and of the Parliament, Martin Schuls, showing a nascent interest in Europe as a political … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Following a New Silk Road
Chester Historical Society Hosts Silent Auction Event, Saturday
Dipping back into Chester’s roots as a manufacturing town, the Chester Historical Society has created its fourth challenge for area artists, sculptors, photographers, engineers, and all others with a creative mind. This spring’s creative challenge is named “Unearthed in Chester,” because it is based on flat, rusted iron pieces found buried in an early Chester Center property … [Read more...] about Chester Historical Society Hosts Silent Auction Event, Saturday
Death Announced of Jean Washburn Hernandez, Florence Griswold Museum Board Member
Jean Washburn Hernandez died peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at her home in Essex Meadows in Essex, Connecticut. She was 93 years old. Jean was born on September 20, 1920, in Brooklyn, NY, to Lawrence and Margaret Washburn and was the oldest of three sisters. Raised in Montreal, Canada and Scarsdale, New York, she was the 4th generation of women in her family to … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Jean Washburn Hernandez, Florence Griswold Museum Board Member
Letter From Paris: US Academy Awards Spark Thoughts on ‘Le Cinéma Francais”
The ceremonies of the 86th "Oscars" and of the 39th "Césars" took place this week within two days of each other. In comparison with the glamorous and giant show of the American Academy Awards, the French Césars seemed almost like an intimate affair. But for the French it is very important as a way to evaluate the status of the film industry and for professionals in this field … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: US Academy Awards Spark Thoughts on ‘Le Cinéma Francais”
New Sandy Hook School Designer to Discuss Creative Engagement in Architecture Tonight
Barry Svigals, whose New Haven firm was chosen to design the new Sandy Hook Elementary School, will give an illustrated presentation on the art of creative engagement in architecture on Friday, Feb. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall. His talk will discuss the joys of the collaborative process, focusing on collaboration as a tool, and he will employ several … [Read more...] about New Sandy Hook School Designer to Discuss Creative Engagement in Architecture Tonight
Essex Savings Bank Reflects on Successful Year at Annual Meeting
Essex Savings Bank held its semi-annual Trustees’ Meeting Monday, Jan. 27, at the Bank’s Plains Road corporate office in Essex. Bank Chairman Douglas Paul welcomed the attendees and stated that he was proud to preside at the completion of the Bank’s 162nd year. Gregory R. Shook, President and CEO, reported on the Bank’s performance for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2013 … [Read more...] about Essex Savings Bank Reflects on Successful Year at Annual Meeting
Letter From Paris: ‘French-Bashing’ Doesn’t Add Up If The Numbers Are Wrong
The latest round of "French bashing" has been circulating on the internet, touching a nerve among the French social networks . On January 3rd, Newsweek journalist Janine di Giovanni published on the magazine's website (Newsweek has ceased to appear on news stands for around a year) an article titled, "Fall of France." She is a successful correspondent covering the war scene … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: ‘French-Bashing’ Doesn’t Add Up If The Numbers Are Wrong
Trust for Public Land Offers Rare Opportunity to Hike ‘The Preserve’ Today
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) offers two more public hikes in the 1,000 acre 'Preserve' today, Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. and noon. The public is not usually allowed access to the privately-owned 1,000 acre forest, so take advantage of this opportunity to see the property for the first time, or discover something new in the ever changing woods. The hikes scheduled … [Read more...] about Trust for Public Land Offers Rare Opportunity to Hike ‘The Preserve’ Today
Letter From Paris: Seasonal Signs in the City of Light … and Beyond
France is very festive at this pre-Christmas time. I just returned from a short visit to the village of Sanary Sur Mer on the Mediterranean. The grandiose gold and silver decorations contrasted with the bright colored "pointus" (small fishing boats) tossing about in the port. Our next stop was Aix-en-Provence, which was also getting ready for the holiday season. It is a … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Seasonal Signs in the City of Light … and Beyond
No More Silence: Local Moms to Honor Newtown Anniversary in Hartford This Afternoon
12/14 Update -- Event Cancelled Due to Storm: On Saturday, Dec. 14, moms and others who support the same goals will gather at over 50 events in more than 35 states to honor the victims of the tragedy in Newtown and the thousands of Americans lost to gun violence every year. All events will include a communal bell-ringing to remember the victims and to show resolve to never … [Read more...] about No More Silence: Local Moms to Honor Newtown Anniversary in Hartford This Afternoon