Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Ridgefield Press, out today in print and e-edition.
- About 415 seniors are expected to graduate in ceremonies Friday, and party later at “Ride the Wave.”
- A surprising number of Ridgefielders are living below the poverty line. How can and does the town help them?
- Efforts are afoot to establish a new tennis club, perhaps at the town-owned Schlumberger site.
- As summer arrives, so does the annual Firemen’s Carnival — next week.
- On its 30th anniversary, Appalachia Service Project veterans reflect on how it’s more than a mission trip.
- State police are continuing their investigation of the shooting in Ridgebury.
- Murph talks about NBA player Jason Collins and how his story might influence younger athletes.
- A Marine reflects on an incident 60 years ago in war-torn Korea that lifted his heart.
- Most zoners are looking favorably on a multifamily zone for some of the town’s Schlumberger land.
- Rotary Citizen of the Year Sarah Bouissou tells why she is “living the dream.”
- That was no ordinary kitten in the road.
- A Ridgefielder tells why she was glad a cop stopped her and gave her a ticket.
- Did you know that Ridgefield once extended well into New York State and as far north as New Fairfield?
- Two former RHS golf stars adjust to playing at UConn.
- A Ridgefield author tells why he wanted to write a book about Cass Gilbert, and why it’s different.
- The Molly Tango Memorial Foundation’s recent luncheon raised $47,000 to help special-needs families.
- The library is closing Sundays for the summer.
- The police are looking for job applicants.
- A Ridgefielder wants to help people eat healthily, and is willing to work with restaurants on healthy menus.
- Scotts Ridge Middle School is using a peer counseling program.
- The Nissan Armada is a rugged gas guzzler with fine manners, says our reviewer.
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