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Photo: Bucket list gig
Founders Hall senior band just completed its second bucket list wish to play the picnic area at Bethel Wood, Woodstock, N.Y. The first wish was to play the New York City subway, check, and the next...
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Women rocked, Jane Doe gained
Fashion designer Lauren DiNardo, center, with models from the Women That Rock fashion show. —Scott Vincent photo On Friday, May 16, Women That Rock, those who leave a positive impact on their...
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‘Georgian Cook’ goes solo as in-home chef
Madona ‘Dona’ Giorgadze Roasted vegetables with pesto, seafood stew in white wine, lyula kebab, pork tenderloin with apricot mustard glaze, mozzarella balls with mint. These are just a few of the...
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Where to park downtown? Map shows where the spots are
The town’s parking map shows the town’s lots color-coded by how long parking is allowed. See a close-up of the key below. Looking for parking in town? Try the lot on Governor Street adjacent to the...
View ArticleScience camps at Parks and Rec
Parks and Recreation has a number of science summer camps planned, for young paleontologists, architects, muggles and wizards. Children ages 6 to 9 can go back in time and explore the days of dinosaurs...
View ArticleRidgefield student earns MS Society scholarship
A Ridgefield student whose father suffers from multiple sclerosis received a scholarship to pursue her legal ambition. Nicole Djamjian has received a National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter, 2014...
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BBB: Buyer Beware when purchasing summer event tickets
Connecticut Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be cautious when buying tickets online or from individuals. Scammers know that event tickets are hot items and often hard to obtain, and that...
View ArticleFiremen’s carnival adds fireworks to annual fund-raiser
Amusement rides, game booths and face painting stations will once again anchor the Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department’s 17th annual firemen’s carnival, which returns Wednesday, June 25, and runs...
View ArticleFireworks: Fun for us, not for pups
The ROAR animal shelter is reminding residents that dogs can be terrified by sudden loud noises, especially fireworks. “They can run away in fright from even the most loving of owners,” said Pam...
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Photo: Young readers
St. Mary School was one of three Ridgefield schools honored as being a top-performing school in the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge. This is the fourth consecutive year St. Mary School has been...
View ArticleWhat to do with Schlumberger? Townspeople have lots of ideas
Townspeople spoke, and the selectmen were there to listen. Do a serious study before selling off more Schlumberger land. The taxpayers spent $7 million on Schlumberger: Sell, and get the money back! No...
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Investigation continues Tuesday at Standish Drive house
State officials were called in to help with the investigation of the fire at 25 Standish Drive. —Press photo Investigators haven’t determined the cause of a fire that destroyed a home at 25 Standish...
View ArticleWitness science at the library
The New Children’s Museum of West Hartford will give a science presentation at the Ridgefield Library to kick off the library’s summer reading program. Children ages 5 and older may witness physics,...
View ArticleGirlfriend sues estate of man killed by police last year
The girlfriend of a 75-year-old veteran who was shot and killed in his home by a Ridgefield police officer last May has filed lawsuit against his estate, claiming that she feared for her life after...
View ArticleKeeler Kids design skyscraper
The setting is Ridgefield in 1910. Famous architect Cass Gilbert, who lives in the Cannon Ball House on Main Street, has just received a commission from F.W. Woolworth, the department store tycoon, for...
View ArticleBetty P. Keegan, 70, worked at CVS
Betty P. Keegan, 70, of Ridgefield died June 17. She was the mother of Michele Campbell of Bethel and John P. Keegan of Ridgefield and thewidow of Donald J. Keegan. Ms. Keegan was born Nov. 23, 1943 in...
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Teachers failed to warn of education’s collapse
For a few decades liberal jurisprudence has held that any disagreeable law or government policy must be unconstitutional, prohibited by the general constitutional requirements of fairness. While this...
View ArticleGrading teachers gets more time
Teacher observations, end of the year conferences and summary assessments — they’re all part of the district’s teacher evaluation plan, which will receive an extended timeline for the 2014-2015 school...
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Penelope Oliveira born to soon-to-be Ridgefielders Lillian and Michael
Penelope Pearl Oliveira A daughter, their third child, was born to Lillian and Michael Oliveira of 123 Westville Avenue, Danbury on April 3, at the Danbury Birthing Center. She has been named Penelope...
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Claire Margaret is the Connors’ new granddaughter
Claire Margaret Connors Matthew and Jenny Connors of Richmond, Va., have announced the birth of their second child, a daughter, on March 25. Claire Margaret was born at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was 6...
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