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Winners named in library card contest
Library card design winners included, from left, Michelle Fisher, Catherine D’Jay, Hailey DeWalt, and Elizabeth DiSalvo. An independent panel of judges has chosen winners in each of five categories...
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Ridgefielders run to help isolated children
Kyle Malin, left, of Ridgefield, with his friend Daniel Barden, who died in the Sandy Hook shootings. To aid the Daniel Foundation, created in memory of one of the Sandy Hook victims, a group in...
View ArticleRuxin will describe his life in Rwanda
Josh Ruxin, who grew up in Ridgefield, will discuss his recently released book A Thousand Hills to Heaven: Love, Hope, and a Restaurant in Rwanda at the Ridgefield Library on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7...
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John T. Lennon, 78, retired Oldsmobile executive
John Lennon John T. Lennon of Ridgefield, a retired executive with Oldsmobile, died Nov. 8 at Caretel Inns of Linden in Linden, Mich. He was 78 years old and the husband of Pat Lennon. Mr. Lennon was...
View ArticleFilm will cover the life of JFK
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of John F. Kennedy, the Ridgefield Library will screen the recently released documentary American Experience: JFK on Friday, Nov. 22 starting at 12:30...
View ArticleLillian Peterson, 90, research chemist, teacher
Lillian Ruth Hruda Peterson, a resident of Ridgefield Crossings, died Tuesday, Nov. 12. She was 90. Born in Chicago, Ill., to Joseph Hruda and Lillian Houdek Hruda, she graduated from the University of...
View ArticleFour kings featured in history classes
Four Kings, Two names, Two Countries is a new history class available through Ridgefield Continuing Education. “While Louis XIII and Louis XIV of France were establishing and consolidating their power...
View ArticleA small town and citizen volunteers
Another local election is behind us, and we welcome the citizen volunteers from both parties who bring diverse experience and creative thinking to the boards which govern Ridgefield. These citizens...
View ArticleBMW promotions, financial security, toy collection, PC move
BMW of Ridgefield promotes Anna Bromfield, Trevor Cornelis BMW of Ridgefield has promoted Anna Bromfield and Trevor Cornelis, effective December. Ms. Bromfield started at BMW of Ridgefield in April,...
View ArticleCell tower hearing is set for December
Residents will be able to voice their opinions and ask questions about a proposed cell tower that will overlook the Titicus Valley during a public information session on Dec. 14 in the lower level...
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RHS senior’s mural combines values of art and social studies
Sandy Carpenter stands with AP US History teacher Jenn DeJulio in front of the mural she painted last spring in the history wing of Ridgefield High School. Ms. Carpenter, a senior, has taken AP Art...
View ArticlePopular crafts fair is this Saturday
The Ridgefield Woman’s Club Craft Fair, part of Destination Ridgefield Holiday Markets, is being held on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 to 4 at East Ridge Middle School. For the 43rd year, the proceeds...
View ArticleLeir gives $30,000 to area home care
Western Connecticut Home Care was awarded $30,000 from The Leir Charitable Foundations of Ridgefield to fund the agency’s home monitoring programs. The donation made in memory of Henry and Erna D....
View ArticleHow to buy, sell using eBay site
Buying and Selling on eBay is a Ridgefield Continuing Education class that provides hands-on experience using eBay. Instructor Eileen Burton has a small French collectibles business and has spent more...
View ArticleFall tax tips from the IRS
Fall brings cooler weather and time to clean up the lawn, organize the garage and get ready for the winter. The Internal Revenue Service wants to remind taxpayers that fall is also a good time to...
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What’s Happening in Retail: Ridgefield Salon & Spa
Seated (left to right): Evie Vazquez and Angel Urioste. Standing (left to right): Patricia Hunsberger, Valerie Swenson, Darcey Wulkan and Caroline Arcoleo. Ask Darcey Wulkan what are the three most...
View ArticleThis weekend in Ridgefield
The approaching holidays are the theme of many of the weekend’s multitude of activities — some covered in the Holiday Guide in this week’s issue of The Press. Festive Home opens for a six-week run at...
View ArticleTax hike? 2% goal
“Three begets two,” Finance Board Chairman Dave Ulmer told Tuesday night’s tri-board meeting. A two-hour discussion among the town’s three major budget-making boards — finance, selectmen and education...
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Newbie comics get their chance
Jennifer Gracie of North Salem, N.Y., who does everything in Ridgefield including learning how to deliver a stand-up comedy routine, will be one of the graduates of Christine O’Leary’s eight-week...
View ArticleWill Hammerstein on granddad’s farm
Will Hammerstein, grandson of lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II and executive director of Oscar Hammerstein’s Highland Farm, will speak at the Ridgefield Library on Sunday, Nov. 24. He and architect Peter...
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