Login

Kent

Reunited during memorial of 1918 Armistice Day

KENT — The recently completed Veterans Memorial in Kent was bathed in sunlight on Sunday,  Nov. 11, as town residents marked the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the exact moment when the armistice was signed, putting an end to World War I — a full century ago. 

American Legion Post No. 153 Commander Martin Lindenmayer welcomed everyone who came out for the ceremony on Veterans Day. In particular, he thanked the Kent Veterans Committee and the Kent Conservation Commission for their contributions to the memorial. 

Kathleen Lindenmayer...

Full Article

Kent

All the comforts of home at church fair

Wed, 09/26/2018 - 8:35am
By
Lans Christensen

KENT — This year’s Autumn Fest at Kent’s First Congregational Church was highlighted by a lavish display of quilts in the church sanctuary.  
More than 40 quilts, crafted by the church community, exemplified the creativity and craftsmanship of this art form. 
A good example was Nancy Brown’s quilt, “Attic Windows,” picturing a deer viewed from inside a home. 

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.

Kindling a love for ceramic arts with Clay Way

Wed, 09/26/2018 - 8:22am
By
Debra A. Aleksinas

KENT — You needn’t be an art aficionado to enjoy the self-guided Clay Way 2018 Studio Tour on Oct. 6, 7 and 8. Organizers say the 14 potters (who will be located at nine different locations in Kent and surrounding towns) are opening their studios to those who want to buy, browse or simply enjoy refreshments and chat with the artists about their clay creations.

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.

Kent potter’s body of work bridges disciplines, cultures

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 8:55am
By
Debra A. Aleksinas

KENT — Every 10 minutes, for 40 hours straight, they feed the fiery beast. 
Once a year, in alternating shifts, experienced potters, apprentices and friends from the Northwest Corner come together to feed wood into the blazing belly of the sprawling brickanagama at Joy Brown’s South Kent pottery studio. The Japanese-style kiln contains about 200 sculptural and figural pieces of all shapes and sizes painstakingly crafted by Brown and other potters who are participating in the annual Clay Way Studio Tour over Columbus Day weekend.

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.

Marvelwood has been transformed

Wed, 09/12/2018 - 8:24am
By
Lans Christensen

KENT — Just before students returned to campus for the 2018 academic year, the Marvelwood School invited community members to come and tour the extensive renovations that were accomplished over the summer. 
A tour was offered on Friday, Sept. 7, of the four dormitories, student commons and the Science Labs that had been refurnished, redesigned and updated.

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.

Carnival a hit its first time out

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 8:19am
By
Lans Christensen

KENT — Saturday, Sept. 1, saw the first, of what, it can be hoped, will be  many Kent Carnivals. 
The Kent thermostat was turned down to a very comfortable 75 degrees, and the number of attending families exceeded all expectations. 
Kent Memorial Library Director Sarah Marshall created the event “in the spirit if the old Fireman’s Fair,” which brought townspeople together for fun, food and community. 

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.

Vadnais will leave South Kent, Smith steps in

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 8:57am

KENT — South Kent School announced last week that Head of School Andrew J. Vadnais is leaving after 20 years at the all-male boarding school for grades nine to 12. 
His last day was Aug. 27. A press release from the school said he will take a sabbatical for the 2018-19 academic year. 
Lawrence A. Smith, a faculty child and a graduate in the class of 1973, will serve as interim head of school. 
Smith was a South Kent faculty member from 1978 to 1987, as well as a coach, director of admissions and dean of students. 

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.

Kent killing ruled as self defense

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 8:27am
By
Shaw Israel Izikson

KENT — The suspect in a December 2017 homicide will not face any charges, according to State’s Attorney David Shepack.
According to various reports, on Dec. 1 Andre Edness, 32, was shot and killed at his home on Kent Cornwall Road in Kent by Hunter Chatfield.
Chatfield admitted that he shot and killed Edness, but said it was done in self defense.
In an interview with The Lakeville Journal, Shepack said that the State Police conducted an investigation and that Chatfield had a “legal and viable defense of self defense.”

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.

Finding joy in a 2,220 mile walk

Wed, 08/22/2018 - 9:25am
By
Quincy Cabot

KENT — The Appalachian trail, stretching 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine, is one of the longest and most popular hiking trails in the world. 
Kent, with its outdoor supplies at Annie Bananie’s General Store (which also has a post office), abundant food sources and a public shower, is a popular rest stop for people hiking through the area. 

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.

‘Feeling the water’ is central to Housatonic dance performance

Wed, 08/22/2018 - 8:43am
By
Leila Hawken

KENT — Not knowing what to expect from a performance that promised dancers in the Housatonic River, the audience of 45 gathered on Sunday, Aug. 19, open to the possibilities. 
On an overcast day that followed days of substantial rains, the brown-ish river was flowing deep, wide and fast.

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.

Bringing the world to Kent with Kent Presents

Wed, 08/22/2018 - 8:42am
By
Emily Gates

Wynton Marsalis, the internationally acclaimed trumpeter and composer, was the closing speaker (and performer) of the 2018 Kent Presents festival. 
He started the session by thanking his fellow panelists, noting the numerous sessions that he’d personally attended and enjoyed, and the many notes he’d felt compelled to take during his three days at the festival. 

Full text available to premium subscribers only. Log in or Create an account.

Once you've created an account, you will be given a free 30-day subscription to the site where you can view all content unrestricted. After 30 days, you can extend your account by purchasing a subscription.

If you are already a print subscriber, click here to give us your contact information, and we will confirm your active subscription and give you a password to access the website.