Margaret Hawthorne, 104, of Ridgefield
Margaret (Webb) Hawthorne, 104, of Ridgefield, formerly of Stamford, wife of the late Robert D. Hawthorne; mother of the late Robert W. Hawthorne; grandmother of Shane Hawthorne and Gunner Hawthorne,...
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BBB: Tips for selecting tax preparation help
Anticipated tax refunds may prompt some consumers to rush to get their taxes filed as soon as possible. However, if you are careless about selecting a tax preparer, it may delay a refund and result in...
View ArticleFirefighters seek truck, heart monitors
A heart monitor for ambulance patients, hydraulic extraction tools for car accidents, thermal imaging cameras for fires and rescue searches — with the Fire Department seeking a relatively routine 2.87%...
View ArticleComputer health topic of tech talk
The Ridgefield Library’s ongoing Tech Fridays series continues on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1 with a program called Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly. The program will be led by Doug...
View ArticleUnderground lines have their own problems
They may not come down in high winds or a car crash, but those underground lines aren’t impervious to bad weather. During a recent storm some 67 customers on Holmes Road were without power Friday...
View ArticleDecorative Painting is topic for course
Decorative Painting Techniques and More is a new class available through Ridgefield Continuing Education. Students will learn and create fundamental decorative painting techniques, including faux...
View ArticleRepublican hopefuls debate Thursday
Ridgefielder Marty Heiser will host a televised debate among the four Republican candidates seeking the party nomination for the 4th Congressional District on Thursday, Feb. 27. The candidates include...
View ArticleIn this week’s Ridgefield Press
Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Ridgefield Press, out today in print and e-edition: The high school senior who started BandJam is being recognized. A homecoming for Tucker West...
View ArticleBranch line changes as gate problems persist
Due to problems on with gates on the branch line of the New Haven rail line, the are making some changes. Read more on the gate problems in Branchville in this week’s Ridgefield Press. Under the plan,...
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BBB: Website Scam Targets Military
BBB Military Line is sharing information from the U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigation Command (CIC) warning about a new website scam in which criminals are attempting to take advantage of soldiers and...
View ArticleHistory and photos: 50 years of bridges
Covered bridges are the topic of a seminar at Founders Hall on Friday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. For more than 50 years, Dan and Norene Foley have been photographing covered bridges in 26 states and three...
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Theodore Jabara Sr., 90, Army veteran, worked in hotels
Theodore Jabara Sr. It has been said that which we once deeply loved can never be lost, for all that we love deeply becomes a seamless part of us. The life and passion of Theodore Jabara lives on...
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Rides for Ridgefield revved and ready — and seeking drivers
The recent nasty weather couldn’t prevent Rides for Ridgefield from launching its inaugural Friday, Feb. 14. “The first ride went fine,” said Dr. Margaret Thompson, the program’s chairwoman. “Because...
View ArticleHaircuts help cancer victims
The RHS National Honor Society is hosting Hair to Share on Tuesday, March 4 (snow date March 5), at the Rec Center from 4 to 6. No appointment is necessary to drop by and donate at least eight inches...
View ArticleTech Talk helps keep computers in shape
The Ridgefield Library’s ongoing Tech Fridays series continues on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1 with a program called Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly. The program will be led by Doug...
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Connecticut vs. Florida may be an even contest
With snowstorms seeming to arrive every few days, little room left for stacking the snow, road salt supplies nearly exhausted, state and municipal snow-removal budgets in deficit, and the General...
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Mailboxes are winter’s victims
Mailboxes are often casualties of heavy snow. (Macklin Reid photo) Winter can be icy, cold, cruel. Sometimes, it’s the mailbox that takes the hit. “It happens,” First Selectman Rudy Marconi said. “You...
View ArticleApp-making challenge open to students
Congressman Jim Himes, whose 4th District includes Ridgefield, is inviting high school students to participate in the first annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math contest known as the House...
View ArticleNewcomers hosts annual camp fair
The Newcomers Club of Ridgefield is hosting its annual Summer Camp and Preschool Fair to provide information about local summer camps at the Recreation Center on Tuesday, March 4. The snow day is March...
View ArticleRelay For Life kick-off breakfast at rec center
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ridgefield will officially be underway as event volunteers and participants gather to launch their fundraising efforts for the year at Ridgefield Park and...
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