July 10, 2025
Muir Wraps Session with Town Halls Across District
By Christian Maldonado
Staff Writer REGIONAL
As the 2025 legislative session concluded, State Representative•Renee LaMark Muir (D-36) brought her end-of-session town hall series to the towns she serves—Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Haddam. Muir, who represents the 36th District, used each event
to recap major budget developments, discuss newly signed legislation, and answer questions about local impacts.
The series kicked off June 26 in Chester, followed by stops in Essex on June 30, Deep River on July 1, and Haddam on July 2. In addition to recapping legislation, Muir provided updates on fiscal priorities, federal funding concerns, and a pair of high-profile
Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 28 is empowering young women with Next Girl Up................2
bills passed by the General Assembly—House Bills 5001 and 5004.
At each event, Muir opened the floor to questions from residents about current legislation, priorities for the district, and how state-level decisions affect local communities.
“We’re working on complex issues every
See Muir Wraps Session page 7
Stars, Stripes, and Sails
Visitors line the guardrail outside the Connecticut River Museum to snap photos of the Onrust during the museum’s Independence Day Boat Parade on July 4. Crowds packed the museum and grounds, which were open to the public for the holiday celebration.
Staying on Top
The Braves maintained their first place lead in the Deep River Horseshoe League last week................12
Travelogue
Liz Egan continues her series recounting her travels with Con Brio.......................................21
Erica Palmer
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By Pam Johnson
Valley Courier Senior Staff Writer
Person of the Week Next Girl Up: Erica Palmer
She’s built her own marketing agency and also instituted a free marketing academy for middle school girls in Connecticut. So what’s next for Erica Palmer? Her national nonprofit, Next Girl Up, which freely supplies marketing knowledge to increase career potentials for high school girls.
Through Next Girl Up, Erica is supporting young women by empowering them with marketing skills and business knowledge. As a marketing maven herself, Erica is promoting details, information, and news of the new nonprofit at its website, www.nextgirlup.org
Next Girl Up is built on Erica’s exceptional foundation of professional experience and strong sense of community service. At Branford High School, Erica captained both girls’ lacrosse and girls’ basketball. She went on to captain the women’s lacrosse team at Roger Williams University (Rhode Island), where Erica earned her bachelor’s in marketing in 2011.
While working in the marketing field for
several years, Erica also founded her company, Erio Marketing, in 2014. Her marketing agency specializes in overall strategy and digital initiatives.
In 2013, while coaching seventh- and eighth-grade girls’ youth league lacrosse in her hometown, Erica was inspired to establish her first statewide community service project, Camp Erio Marketing, in 2018.
“I was listening to them argue over the best time to post on Instagram,” says Erica. “I said, ‘You guys are having the same debate that high-level marketing leaders have!”
Erica asked if they’d like to learn a bit more than just how to get more Instagram
See Next Girl Up page 5
Photo courtesy of Erica Palmer
Erica Palmer's national nonprofit, Next Girl Up, freely supplies marketing knowledge to increase career potentials for high school girls.
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to the support for the Town of Guilford Budget and encourage the same. I believe our have created a budget that residents. to 3,500 meals from Meals served at the Community miles of town transportation errands, and trips to the services are vital to many of us. than an opportunity for economical, nutritious hot meal; it with others. Other social special lunches with entertainmagicians, speakers, and also several evening dinner popular May “Senior Prom” movie. Family Services requests continue to support the critical agency. continue to be among the best score high on the State standardized tests. They in addition to the arts proposed education budget for additional funding for athletics as support for students’ social a continued commitment communities for teachers from instructional coaches to schools. budget continues to provide environments where and socially thrive.
DoesYourChildHaveAsperger’s?
The Parents/Grandparents of Children with Asperger’s Syndrome Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. via Zoom on the second Thursday of the month and again the first or second Wednesday after that. The free group is open to residents of Old Saybrook and surrounding towns. For more information or to register, call Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services at 860-395-3190 or visit www.osyfs.org.
SolarizeEssexandFriends
We must continue to come together as a community to support our town and our schools. I urge you to participate in this important budget referendum. Vote “Yes” on April 16.
Suzanne Carlson Guilford
Extend the Same Welcome Mat
Sustainable Essex announces the extension of Solarize Essex and Friends, a program designed to help lower electric bills by making rooftop solar more a•ordable and accessible to homeowners. Solarize Essex and Friends will enable residents of Essex, Chester, and Deep River to access limited-time group discounts on solar energy systems through Thursday, July 31. This grassroots initiative brings together community residents, leaders, and solar energy providers to accelerate the adoption of clean energy, while o•ering participants significant energy cost savings and incentives. For more information, call 203-685-9070 or visit sustainableessex.com/solar.
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The Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, offers Buddy Up, a program that takes place on a select Saturday each month. Buddy Up features a teen volunteer paired with a younger reader (aged 4 to 8) for a relaxed hour of literacy fun. Teen volunteers earn community service hours and share friendship, fluency, and confidence with an elementary-aged book buddy. For the month of July, the program takes place Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m. For more information or to register, call the library at 860767-1560.
ESSEX TOWN MEETINGS
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-7674340, ext. 129, or visit the Essex town website www.essexct.gov to learn how to participate in the following meetings:
Thursday,July10
Tuesday,July15
Thursday,July17
Perhaps you’ve noticed that many of our local churches provide regular meeting space for both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs. I would bet these meetings even take place in our towns on a weekly basis. There is a good chance that some of them are located near daycare centers, residential neighborhoods, and schools. They provide much-needed space for people to achieve sobriety through fellowship and the ongoing support of an understanding community. They have been doing so in Connecticut for well over 75 years without complaint. Addiction takes many forms, including a dependency on opiates. Addictions are non-discriminatory. They affect the rich and poor, old and young, suburban and urban residents. Guilford is not immune from the very real health crisis that comes with opiate addiction. Why then brand a methadone clinic with the prejudice of fear? Choosing to maintain sobriety should be encouraged with appropriate and effective treatment. Why not extend the same welcome mat to a methadone clinic that we have extended to other groups confronting the devastation of addiction? A methadone clinic in our town would serve the very people who we call our relatives, neighbors, and friends. They deserve our support so they can continue to do the hard, heroic work of staying sober.
Tuesday,July15
Thursday,July17
DEEP RIVER TOWN MEETINGS
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-526-6024 or visit the Deep River town website www.deepriverct.us to learn how to participate in the following meetings:
Saturday, April 6
Thursday,July10
Meetings clerk at 203-453-8001 or visit website at www.guilfordct. participate in the following
Monday,July14
Commission: 7:30 p.m.
CHESTER TOWN MEETINGS
Thursday,July10
Kate Summerlin Guilford
NOTE: Call the town clerk at 860-5260013, ext. 511, or visit the Chester town website www.chesterct.org to learn how to participate in the following meetings:
Legacy Theatre Spring 2024 Classes registrations for its classes for spring 2024. Classes are offered for participants ranging in age from abilities in acting and the performance arts. Classes offered are Wheel Life Theatre Troupe, Toddler sessions), Musical Theatre Performance (middle school and high school sessions), Creating Your Own Technical Theatre, Adult Improv, and more. Classes may take place at any of the following Branford locaThimble Islands Road; Legacy Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 28 School Street; Joseph Trapasso Community Branford High School, 185 East Main Street. Space may be limited. For more information on each class legacytheatrect.org/classes.
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Inland Wetlands Commission Walk Meeting: 7:30 a.m.
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Next Girl Up: Erica Palmer
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likes. The answer was yes.
“So that was how the idea started, and the next summer, I just started putting it together,” she says.
Erica locked in the donation of co-working space in New Haven and gathered other instructors to help her offer a free, three-day academy open to all middle school girls in the state with an interest in learning about marketing and business. The fun program was designed to build confidence, foster collaboration, and “empower the next generation of marketers,” Erica notes.
“I really didn’t know how it would be received, but registration was full within a week of opening up,” she shares.
Erica went on to expand the program to include New Haven, Hartford, and Bridgeport, helping about 200 girls with the inperson program over several summers.
The next evolution of Camp Erio Marketing is Next Girl Up. The new program offers a free, 16-week online curriculum for high school girls.
“It’s set up so that anybody can do the program themselves. We’ll provide a facilitator portal and the full curriculum,” Erica explains. “That way, a group of girls can do it after school with a teacher’s support, or any library can use the curriculum for a group of kids; or churches, community centers, scouts — whoever wants it. We will teach the facilitator everything they need to know, and then they can take students through the 16-week curriculum, and we would provide as much support as needed along the way.”
The curriculum helps students unders-
tand concepts of marketing, advertising, branding, social media, content creation, and more and shows them the ropes involved with creating and marketing their own business.
“They’ll learn how to write a business plan, how to determine if their idea is viable, how to get financing, and then create a kind of go-to marketing plan with the marketing tools they’ll use to launch that business, as well,” says Erica.
Erica’s very enthusiastic about the potential reach of the program, which is being offered free nationwide.
“I’m really excited about the growth this program can have,” says Erica. “As it grows, we can plan to do things like national competitions and scholarships.”
By directing the program at high school students, Erica anticipates Next Girl Up will become a pivotal factor as they pursue higher education and develop their future careers.
“Hopefully, it will be a differentiator for their college applications and when they’re picking their majors.”
On a local level, Erica’s other passion project is her continued support of youth lacrosse. She’s now in her third year as president of Branford Youth Lacrosse and continues serving as a coach.
“I’ve coached over 300 girls now, which is wild to think about,” she says. “I love seeing the friendships that the girls have built with each other and their camaraderie. I try to make them feel like leaders on the field and empower them to make decisions. It’s such an important time for them, and I think it really helps them to build confidence on and off the field.”
RTPEstuaryCenterSummerCampBonusWeek
Registration is open for the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) summer camp bonus adventure week Monday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp will take place at RTPEC, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme. Participants can enjoy the flexibility to register for just one day or an entire week of discovery. Spaces are limited. The camp is for children ages 5 to 10. The cost is $60 for each day or $300 for the week. For more information or to register, visit ctaudubon.org/rtpprograms-events.
AnnualFleaMarketWelcomesVendors
Vendor registration is open for the 2025 flea market to be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, and Marvin Field. Each space measures 20 feet by 20 feet and costs $35. The annual event features vendors offering for patrons a variety of items, from antiques to handcrafted goods. The event also includes food and beverages for sale. To rent a space, contact the church office at 860-526-5045 or officedrcc@deeprivercc.org.
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day,” Muir said during the Essex town hall. “It is never over in one bill. We do not just pass one bill and say, ‘OK, I guess that means we are done with all things that have to do with housing.’”
Muir pointed to the recently approved state budget as a success for taxpayers, emphasizing that there were no new or increased taxes this year. That fiscal restraint, she said, allowed lawmakers to direct more funding to education—including expanded support for special education services across the state.
She also reminded residents that different communities face different challenges, making consensus-building essential.
“There are 169 towns here in Connecticut, and what we are worried about here in our district may not be a concern in another district,” Muir said. “So when you look at some big issues…we have to take into account that it has to be a good bill for the state. I’m fighting to make sure it is a good bill for the district.”
Muir did not shy away from looming challenges. She warned of impending federal budget cuts related to Medicaid, Medicare, education, and infrastructure—areas where Connecticut could be especially hard hit.
“Apparently we are on a ‘hit list,’” she said. “We are going to see some significant federal funding cuts… Those [infrastructure] projects that are currently ongoing will go to completion, but ones that are on the list to start will most likely not start.”
Muir also spoke about the passage of House Bill 5004, a comprehensive environmental measure signed into law in late May. The legislation addresses a range of sustainability goals including air quality, recycling, and climate resiliency. Though the final version differed from the original, Muir said the outcome remained a significant step forward.
“While the overall bill may look different to the original, the end result is the same,” she said. “The bill has passed and the governor has officially signed it, so that is very exciting for the future.”
Muir also referenced House Bill 5001, signed into law on June 23, which introduces a per-student special education grant based on enrollment numbers. The law also establishes a process for the State Department of Education to set uniform
rates for service providers working with school districts—a move intended to create more predictability in local education budgets.
“We recently did a big bill on special education,” she said. “As you know, it is something that drives up the education budget in our towns, which drives our property taxes and mill rates. The speaker of the house created a committee to look at how to control the cost of special education, and why the number of children [with needs] is drastically increasing.”
Other topics raised during the town halls included energy efficiency, affordable housing, and cannabis regulation. Muir, who serves on the Judiciary Committee, the Planning and Development Committee, and the Public Safety and Security Committee, fielded questions with a focus on transparency and responsiveness.
With federal and state policy decisions evolving rapidly, Muir encouraged residents to remain engaged and continue reaching out with their concerns.
Notice is hereby given that a caucus of the enrolled Republicans in the Town of Chester will be held on July 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Chester Town Hall Community Room, Middlesex Ave, Chester, CT, for the purpose of endorsing candidates for the November election ballot.
Submitted Meredith Devanney, Chairman, Kathy Merola, Secretary Republican Town Committee
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF DEEP RIVER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the taxpayers of the town of Deep River, that the first installment of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2024, is due and payable on July 1, 2025. Motor Vehicle taxes are also due on July 1, 2025, in one installment.
If not paid on or before August 1, 2025 the installment becomes delinquent and subject to interest. (1.5% for each month or fraction thereof).
You may pay by mail. Please return payment coupon(s) with your payment. Checks should be made payable to: Town of Deep River. Mailing address is: PO Box 13, Deep River, CT 06417. Mail postmarked on or before August 1, 2025 will be considered an on-time payment. (US Postal Service postmark only) If you would like a receipt returned to you, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. You may also pay online at www.deepriverct.us (fees apply)
As a matter of law, the taxpayer is liable to the town for the tax installment(s) as they become due and payable. Liability is not created by, nor dependent upon receipt of a tax bill. Therefore, failure to receive a bill does not relieve the taxpayer of the requirement to pay the statutorily required interest when a late payment is made.
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF ESSEX
By the authority of the State of Connecticut, I have received a Tax Warrant to collect taxes due the Town of Essex on the Grand List of October 1, 2024. All persons whose names are in the 2024 Grand List are hereby notified and liable to pay tax to the Town of Essex, with the first installment due and payable on the 1st day of July 2025. Failure to make payment on or before the 1st day of August 2025, will be subject to an interest charge of one and one half percent (1½%) per month from the due date of July 1st (18% annually), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per bill. Failure to receive a tax bill does not invalidate the tax or interest due if paid late. Contact the Tax Collector’s Office if your bill is not received. Motor vehicle taxes are based on Ownership as of October 1, 2024.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ESSEX ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Essex Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by in person meeting at Town Hall (see agenda on Town’s website www.essexct.gov for further details), at 7:00 p.m. to hear the following applications:
Application No. 25-6 on behalf of Marc P. Nadeau and Patricia Kennedy, 1 Bushnell Street Essex, CT, Assessor’s Map 31 Lot 20-02, Village Residence 1 (VR1), requesting variances of Section 45E.1 for the use of the existing building as an accessory dwelling unit.
Application No. 25-7 on behalf of Douglas J. Domenie 27 Pratt Street Essex, CT, Assessor’s Map 47 Lot 9, Village Residence 1 District (VR1), requesting variances of Sections 40C, 40D, 40E, 40I.1, 40I.2, and 60-1B for a proposed detached 396 sq ft garage 5 feet from the rear property line where 15 feet is required and a total building coverage of 20% where 15% or 4,000 sq ft whichever is less is allowed.
Copies of the application are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office and Land Use Department at Essex Town Hall and can be viewed on the Town’s webpage.
Carey Duques, Land Use Official
The Whole Kitten Caboodle
Story by Carol Andrecs
Abby, Alex, Anthony, Christian, Mia, and Opie are 10-week-old sweethearts who are ready for new adventures in homes of their own. They were trapped with their mom in a condo complex, where she somehow took care of them with no food or shelter. These six siblings, three males and three females, are super friendly, playful, and affectionate. They exert a lot of energy chasing each other and playing with toys, and then cuddle up in a pile for a nap. They are guaranteed to fill your life with unconditional love and endless entertainment. For an appointment to meet the kittens, apply online at www.forgottenfelinesct.org or visit them at our Open House on Saturday, July 12, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Only applications for pairs will be considered.
Find Your Match At Forgotten Felines:
Forgotten Felines holds an Open House every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. No appointment is necessary. Forgotten Felines is run entirely by dedicated volunteers with no paid staff. We are always in desperate need of volunteers to help care for the cats and keep our facility clean and organized. If you can donate your time, it will be very rewarding and much appreciated. Call the volunteer line at 860-669-1347 or send an email to volunteerinfo@forgottenfelinesct.org.
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that there will be a caucus of all enrolled Democrats of the Town Of Deep River on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Auditorium, Deep River Town Hall, 174 Main Street., Deep River, CT to endorse candidates of rather November 4, 2025 Municipal Election.
LEGAL NOTICE
Town of Chester
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the Town of Chester, Connecticut, Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, you are hereby notified that a caucus will be held on:
July 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty Street, Chester, CT to endorse candidates for Municipal Office, and to transact other business as may be proper to come before said caucus.
Dated at Chester, Connecticut, on the 25th of June, 2025. Democratic Town Committee of Chester, Connecticut Erik Anderson Chair, Chester Democratic Town Committee
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DigitalServicesattheDeepRiverLibrary
The Deep River Library, 150 Main Street, Deep River, has added to its digital services with the new RBDigital Unlimited for audiobook users. This enhanced option will allow users to download their choice of more than 47,000 audio books. Patrons continue to have access to ebooks through Hoopla, which has 37,000 titles. Patrons can access the apps for RBDigital and Hoopla on the Deep River Public Library website. For more information, call the library at 860-5266039 or visit www.deepriverlibrary. account support.com.
DeepRiverLibraryOffers StorieswithSophie
The Deep River Public Library, 150 Main Street, offers Stories with Sophie, a program for children to read to a therapy dog named Sophie. Therapy dog sessions can help readers of all ages build confidence and improve their skills. No registration is required. For more information, call 860-526-6039 or visit the library calendar at deepriver library.accountsupport.com.
DeepRiverTownMeetings
TelevisedandOnline
Deep River town government meetings are televised on Comcast Channel 19 on Sundays at 6 p.m. and are available online at www.deepriverct.us. Meetings of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance plus occasional special town meetings are recorded on Tuesdays and broadcast the following Sunday. For more information, visit www.deepriverct.us.
DeepRiverBookClub
The Deep River Public Library, 150 Main Street, hosts a monthly book discussion group every third Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. The group explores a variety of genres, ranging from historical fiction and mysteries to contemporary fiction and occasional nonfiction. Books are available at the circulation desk. For more information, call 860-526-6039 or visit the library during service hours.
ChesterKindergartenCount
Chester Elementary School is looking to get an accurate kindergarten count for the 2025-’26 school year and predict the count for future years. For families with a child who will be entering kindergarten in August 2025 or for new families with a child aged 5 and under, call Gayle Capezzone, secretary at Chester Elementary School, at 860-526-5797.
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Horoscopes Crossword
For the week of July 10 - July 16
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, your confidence is peaking and people are noticing. Even though you are on a roll, don’t let it go to your head. Midweek might be a test of your patience, but you’ll keep your cool.
TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21
You are craving creature comforts, Taurus. This week you might be happy with keeping things slow and relaxing. You also may want to splurge on a treat.
GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, this week your brain may be best compared to a Wi-Fi signal. In other words, moving fast, seeking new information and maybe a little glitchy. Slow down enough to focus on necessary tasks.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you might be feeling tender this week, and others may be realizing that you’re giving off warm-and-fuzzy vibes. That will suit you at home, but you may need to be more firm at work.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23
Your charisma is showing this week, Leo, and people could be eating it up. You’re giving off lead character energy right now, but don’t forget to let others share some of your spotlight.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22
This week you are completely focused on organizing your life, Virgo. Whether you need to use spreadsheets or label makers, do whatever it takes to fix what you think needs it most.
JULY 10
Sof’a Vergara, Actress (53)
JULY 11
Lil Kim, Rapper (51)
JULY 12
Phoebe Tonkin, Actress (36)
JULY 13
Harrison Ford, Actor (83)
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, it’s time to embrace some social events, or at least get them on the calendar. Practice your small talk and get ready to mingle. You will be ready to be the life of the party.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, if you’ve been holding on to secrets, one may slip out this week. It could be a confession or a breakthrough, but it will be intense to reveal.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21
You may be halfway out the door and ready for some adventure, Sagittarius. Spontaneity will look good on you this week, but reserve some time for your responsibilities.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20
Take inventory of what you have accomplished thus far and enjoy what you have built, Capricorn. You don’t need to prove anything because you’ve been rocking it.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18
What to-do list, Aquarius? Your ability to focus on tasks and knock them off one by one is monumental this week. Your brain definitely has been firing on all cylinders.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20
Someone might surprise you this week with an unexpected compliment or an offer of help, Pisces. Accept either gladly and then figure out how to pay it forward.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
JULY 14
Jane Lynch, Actress (65)
JULY 15
Gabriel Iglesias, Comic (49)
JULY 16
Corey Feldman, Actor (54)
CLUES ACROSS
1. 50 percent
5. Records electric currents
8. Charlize Theron flick “__ Flux”
12. More frosty
14. Disfigure
15. Sky color
16. A thoroughfare in a town or city
18. Actress de Armas
19. Spend time in a relaxed way
20. California peak
21. Lodging option
22. Small amount of a thing
23. Expresses sorrow
26. Keeps an ear warm
30. Babies (Spanish)
31. A conceited and self-centered person
32. No seats available
33. Pouches
34. Hip joints
39. A place to bathe
42. Evading
44. Minute, one-celled unit
46. Losing one’s hair
47. A country in W Africa
49. One point north of northeast
50. Pointed end of a pen
51. Extreme
56. Norse personification of old age
57. Doctors’ group
58. Member of U.S. Navy
59. Mens’ fashion accessories
60. A way to allow
61. Gloomy
62. Grads wear one
63. Between south and southeast
64. Jaguarundi cat
CLUES DOWN
1. Snakes do it
2. Hormone
3. The standard monetary unit of Turkey
4. Fixed charges
5. Electronic communication
6. Artilleries
7. “Strangers on a Train” actor Farley
8. Burning
9. Makes ecstatically happy
10. Greek liqueurs
11. Tropical Old World tree
13. Someone who takes vengeance
17. Style of cuisine
24. Select
25. Immunized against disease
26. Old world, new
27. Honorable title (Turkish)
28. Court case: __ v. Wade
29. Supervises interstate commerce
35. Not divisible by two
36. Twelve
37. Commentator Coulter
38. Encourage
40. Plumbing fixtures
41. Early
42. One point north of due east
43. King of Thebes
44. Short-tailed martens
45. Impose a penalty on
47. Consort of Poseidon
48. A way to lessen
49. Brooklyn hoops team
52. Female of a horse
53. Do as one is told
54. A way to prepare meat
55. Unit of measurement
Word Search
Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, and diagonally throughout the puzzle.
BEACH TIME WORD SEARCH
BARRIER BEACHCOMBER
BERM BOARDWALK BREAKWATER
BUCKET COAST COOLER
DOLPHIN LIFEGUARD RIPTIDE SAND SANDBAR SEASIDE SHARK SHORE
SUNSCREEN SURFBOARD SWIMSUIT TAN TIDES TOWEL UMBRELLA WAVES
Word Scramble
Word Scramble solution for July 3, 2025: KICKS
Word Search solution for July 3, 2025
Sports
Braves Still Dominating in Deep River Horseshoe League
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Players in the Deep River Horseshoe League were thankful for the gray skies and cooler temperatures in Week 10 instead of the heat wave of the previous three days. There were sprinkles midway through the evening for about 30 minutes, after which players were wishing for a little of the signs of summer.
The Dodgers climbed out of last place with a sweep of the Cubs. The Pirates outscored the Red Sox 314 -304 but lost 42. The Braves split with the Marlins to maintain their hold on first place. The average team score was 268 points, up 11 points from the previous week.
When Frank Rausch’s Braves met John Hutra’s Marlins, there were expectations of high scoring since it featured four of the top scorers in the league, and the Marlins were coming off of two 300+ point matches. When Rausch teams with Peter Furmonavicius, they average 248 points per match. This means the Marlins would get a big handicap in those two games. When Marlins’ Dennis Allen and Mike Beckwith played together, they had the scoring edge. Rausch outscored the Marlins in game one. In the two games with the large handicap, Rausch and Furmonavicius faced Hutra and Allen, and the teams split. Allen and Beckwith easily won their two games against Furmonavicius and Joe Machado. With the split, the Braves remain in first place. Rausch’s 142-point series was the second leading “A’ division score. Furmonavicius’s 106-point series tied for the third leading “B” division score. Allen’s 115-point series was the second leading “B” division score, and Beckwith’s 91-point series was the second leading “C” division score. The Braves scored 311 points to the Marlins’ 286 points. This was the fourth time the Braves topped 300 points.
Cody Layton’s Cubs were coming off of a big win over the first place Braves, and they were hoping to take advantage of Jeremy Davis’s last place Dodgers. In game one, the Dodgers had eight ringers in the first five boxes, which was more than enough for the win. Davis’s clean game and Ed Turner’s 26 points led to a doubledigit win in game two, and they used their handicap to win the next two games. The Dodgers went on to win the last two games for the sweep, and they moved out of last place. Davis has stated each week of the
After the match, Layton said, “Teams need to be wary of the Dodgers – they could be the spoilers.” Turner had a season best 93point series.
Another match in which high scores were the expectation, and it more than lived up to the hype, was when Skip
annual “Brothers Match”- Bill Beckwith vs. his younger brother Bob of the Pirates. All of the Pirates rank in the top five scorers within their respective divisions. In game one, Robinson and Bill Beckwith each scored 33 points, but it was Sox’s Gerry Hines’ 27 points that carried them
to the win. In the two games, the brothers’ matchup against each other included Bill outscoring Bob 64-54, and each team won a game. The league’s top “C” scorer, Pirates’ Anthony Conkling, teamed with Bob Beckwith to score 63 points and overcome a 10-point handicap to win game three. The Sox used their handicap to win game four. Although Conkling’s 35-point game was a season best, his last game woes and quest for the century mark came up short again, as the Sox used their handicap to win the last game. The Red Sox won 4-2. The Pirates scored 314 points to the Red Sox’s 304 points. Although Bill outscored Bob 125-118, Bob was the leading “B” division scorer. Hines’s 84-point series was a season’s best.
For once, Cardinals’ Kris Toohey proved he is normal – he did not outscore the opponent, Chip Goodrich’s Reds, in the first game, and he only had one game over 40 points. Toohey started with three opens in the first game, but the Cardinals led going into the last box. A ringer by Reds’ John O’Brien plus their handicap gave the teams a tie – the Cards’ fifth of the season. The teams split the next two games. Toohey’s 46 points, 14 ringers, and four doubles gave the Cardinals their only win for the night. Despite losing 3.5 – 2.5, the Cardinals remain in second place. Toohey’s 135-point series was the third highest “A”
Mark Goodale’s Mets have been on a roller coaster in the standings over the last four weeks – moving up one week and down the next. In part, Goodale has been struggling with the “turn,” and he has decided to go back to the “flip.” His ringer in the last box of game one gave the Mets a two-point win over Sheryl Serviss’s Tigers.
The Mets went on to win the next three games, and Mets’ Mike Shashok’s 22 points and 31 points were the difference for two games. In game four down 12 points going into the last two boxes, Mets’ Leif Selander tossed two ringers, and Goodale had back-to-back doubles for a twopoint win. In the last two games, Tigers’ Harvey Strausser had 30 points in each, leading to wins. The Mets won 4-2 and are now in a three-way tie for 10th place. John Durinick’s Orioles did not tell Mike Zanelli Sr.’s Giants that they only win on even week games. Durinick started the match with two doubles and finished with
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Photo courtesy of Joe Heery
Pictured are Bob and Bill Beckwith of the Deep River Horseshoe League.
Great Fishing, Smiling, Clammers, and Sky-Filled Fireworks
Why travel great lengths when what one travels to is easily available locally? Vacation time is precious to those who work hard during the week, so getting away is understandable. Ideally, summertime travel entails heading to a beach resort area with plenty of sun, water, and an atmosphere with vacationers of similar interests - local cuisine, drink, and more shopping than can be packed for the return trip home.
All of that is great! Chalk up another memory, and, of course, travel time with stories of the asphalt jungle and interstate demolition derby. There is something to be said for an away vacation, but remember there are many of the same adventures that can be had around one of the best outdoor protected habitats the New England salt air has to offer.
Multiple tides offer a variety of activi-
CAPTAIN MORGAN’S
Fishing report
ties. Coastal migrations present a wide range of fish to observe, catch, and eat if one prefers. From saltwater panfish to intriguing sharks, delicious bottom fish, and the blazing speeds of bonito and false albacore right up to popular striped bass, bluefish, and weakfish - the Sound offers them all and many more. Seining is always popular, while the wetlands can put a serious pile of steamed blue crabs on yesterday’s newspaper.
Grab your clamming basket, favorite rake, shellfish license, and measuring ring, and hit the beds at low tide, and that is just the beginning of putting together a
family clam bake. There is so much that can be done with clams, oysters, and mussels. Add some corn and a few lobsters, and you go from roughing it to full bore classic recipes. Ring the bell and gather on the beach as the sun sets. What’s better than that?
Vacations are great, and getting away is fun and relaxing. It should be done to clear the air, so to speak. Nevertheless, there is so much to experience near our home turf when there is this precious body of water so close and without the trials and tribulations that goes with traveling distances. So, fit in the summer experiences Long Island Sound and its tributaries offers. You’ll be glad you did!
On The Water
High pressure was in control and weak-
ened before the July 4 holiday weekend, as a warm front approached and quickly lifted though the region. That was followed by a cold front before a weak high pressure controlled mid-week weather. Another cold front moved in before daytime air temperatures climbed from the 80s into the 90s with a mix of sun, clouds, rain, and a few thunderstorms. Long Island Sound experienced early morning patchy fog conditions, mostly light to moderate 5-10 knot southerly winds (at times gusty) and relatively calm seas, as water temperatures fluctuated from the mid-to high 60s. Fourth of July holiday weekend welcomed a Sound full of fish. Many were of the expected variety and others traveling through, while some species drifted in on their migration up the warm Gulf Stream.
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Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan
Photo courtesy of Captain Morgan
Brayden Dietrich (11) of Madison hooked into this nice striped bass on a live eel while fishing the waters of Long Island Sound.
Rylan Standish (5) of North Branford got a real taste of fishing Long Island Sound, as he experienced some good porgy fishing while anchored at a local reef with Dad Justin, a highly skilled First Responder - Firefighter/EMT/Harbor Rescue.
Braves Still Dominating in Deep River Horseshoe League
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a clean game for the Orioles’ first win. Durinick and Butch Carotenuto defeated Frank Jolly and Zanelli Sr. 48 – 47 for their second win. Giants’ Gay Haney was the high scorer in game three with 15 points, but Jolly’s ringer in the last box secured the win. The Giants evened the match 2-2, as Zanelli Sr.’s 41 points led to a win. It was Carotenuto’s ringer in the last box plus the Orioles’ seven handicap points that gave the teams a tie. The Giants had four handicap points and held a one-point lead (with the handicap) going into the bottom of the last box. Carotenuto and Adam Fortier each got a point, as well. The Orioles won by one point, and their streak
remains intact. They won 3.5 – 2.5. Joe Heery’s Rangers only had four open boxes in the first two games but also only had 11 ringers, while Tony Cutone’s Angels had 23 ringers which led to the Angels winning the first two games. Rangers’ Andy Konefal’s season best 28 points, combined with Hunter Beckwith’s 32 points, led to a 20-point win in game three. Game four ended in a tie, as each team matched the score in the last two boxes. Game five also ended in a tie, as the Rangers held a one-point lead going into the last box, but the Angels scored 3-2 for the second tied game. The Rangers won the last game, and the teams split the match. The Rangers have moved into a tied for third place. Beckwith’s 106-point
series tied for third best “B” division score, and Konefal’s personal best 90-point series was the third highest for the “C” division. Mike Didomizio subbed for Rockies’ Damin Roberts, as they took on Todd Nuhn’s Yankees. Games one and four were scratch games, and the teams split. In the A/B games (two and five), the handicap favored the Yankees by seven points, and the teams split. In the two B/C games (three and six), there was one handicap point favoring the Rockies, and the teams split. Vinny Jonynas’s double in the last box gave the Rockies the win, and in the last game, the Yankees took the lead at the outset for the win. The Yankees are tied for third place in the standings.
Mike Zanelli Jr.’s Diamondbacks
jumped out to win the first four games by an average of 10 points against Brady Miller’s White Sox. Zanelli Jr. had two games of 40 and 45 points in those wins, and it looked as if the White Sox may suffer their fourth sweep. However, they rallied to win the last two games behind Miller’s 30 points and Brian Walsh’s 27 points. Zanelli Jr. was the top “A” scorer with a 148-point series, and Walsh’s 97point series was the top score for the “C” division. The Diamondbacks won 4-2, and the White Sox are now in last place. For more information regarding the Deep River Horseshoe League, visit https//www.deepriverhorseshoes.com/ contacts.
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As all of that was going on, there has been talk of more large dogfish and sand sharks being caught than normal for this early in the season. Although snout to tail lengths are not considered large compared to other sharks - like the great white in the thriller ‘Jaws’ that recently had its 50 year anniversary - nevertheless, shark catches in the Sound get attention.
The best time to re-live that kind of fishing adventure is to soak a hefty chunk of bait weighted on the bottom after the sun goes down. Of course, smooth and spiny dogfish can be caught mid-day. However, if you are after the large bottom dweller variety of not only dogfish but also others, fish near shore after dark on a flood tide. It is also a good time hear your drag scream from the run of a striped bass. Juice up the offering by fishing a live eel!
Out on the reefs, hookups and releases remain fairly steady, as slot fish, below and many above, are on live and chunk baits, bucktails, plugs, swimmers, and definitely diamond jigs. Trolling, drifting, and jigging are interchanging, varying with
tides, currents, and time of day. When played right, there ought to be dinner for the table and plenty of releases. Seeking out cooler water found in deep water and by the rips will up catches. There are some decent bluefish taking bait and lures, but diving gulls and blitzes have not gained momentum. Top water action is around, if you can find it. Dropping diamond jigs and trolling is a better bet. There is a good chance of picking up a weakfish while fishing a bucktail and squid. Look out for Bonito!
Catches of black sea bass in New York waters are really doing well, but sizes have been trending on the smaller side - keepers included. Reefs, sandwaves, and other rock-related bottom structures are holding fish. Setting anchor or drifting are options to produce hookups. However, anchoring on a reef that has a propensity to hold food, such as clams, crabs, small fish, squid, lobsters, barnacles, etc. is the optimum choice. Porgy fishing, both from shore and vessel, is well underway and getting better each passing day. Porgy Pounders are catching scrappy slabs with both natural bait and artificial scented baits - mostly using rigs.
And now that blackfish is open in Connecticut waters, reefs, wrecks, and various bi-valve beds that provide food and shelter will find the three fish species just mentioned on them. They are their preferred structured habitat at the appropriate tide. There many other bottom fish feeding during various tides, so it is a great time to take out your nautical chart and plan a family fishing trip. Note the coordinates of a few local spots that meet the criteria, bait up, and head out around an hour or so ahead of a flipping tide. Soft baits like seaworms, squid, or clams will usually hook you up. Remember that the shoreline also has great blue crabbing in the estuaries, excellent seining along the beaches, and of course, terrific clam beds. Lake, pond, and river fishing continues to produce above-average catches with the exception of hot mid-day air temperatures. Sunfish may be the exception and fish able to settle in deep cool parts of the water column. Generally, low light conditions are best. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout are still being caught using live and scented baits, hard/soft lures, and flies. Largemouth bass have been taking topwaters,
Madison Hoop Dreams Basketball Camps
By Gabby Maljanian
Sports Editor
Give your child the ultimate basketball experience this summer at Madison Hoop Dreams (MHD) - Connecticut’s most popular basketball day camp for over 20 years. MHD’s program is for players entering grades 3 to 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at H-K Middle School in Killingworth. The camp includes expert coaching and terrific guest speakers. Players learn the fundamentals, teamwork,
sportsmanship, and leadership skills that last a lifetime. With three weeks of camp remaining (the weeks of July 14, July 21, and July 28), MHD hopes that everyone can join them for at least one week. Please go to www.madisonhoop dreams.com for more information and to register. If you have any questions, please call or text Coach Bill Barker at 203-494-6905, or email him at wab6933@ gmail.com.
July 10 to July
soft plastics, jerk, and spinner baits. Pickerel, perch, black crappie, catfish, bullheads, carp, etc. are all reacting to summer - thumbs up!
Note: Email us pics of your catches to share with our USA and International fishing friends who keep up with the latest fishing news and frequent social media. For all things fishy, including the latest gear, flies/fly fishing, rods/reels, clam/crabbing supplies, fishing trips, 2025 licenses/permits, and much more, swing by the shop located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison, or call 203-245-8665 for updated summer hours. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter, Authorized Penn Premium Dealer, and promoter of the Daiwa Tournament Program, where we don’t make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better.
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Fun By The Numbers
Here’s How It Works:
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
The final stop on Liz's bike ride, Colmar’s Champs de Mars Park is known for its tree-lined paths, historic fountains, and peaceful ambiance.
Travel with Me – Part II: Colmar, France
By Liz Egan
The best part of traveling is being surprised. When I choose to be open to the new adventures unfolding before me, I experience them in ways I could never have imagined. This was the story of the next stop in my travels with Con Brio Choral Society’s European Performance Tour - Colmar, France.
Our home base in Colmar was The James Boutique Hotel. Family-owned and operated with outstanding service, it is situated just a few blocks from the Old Town, making the entire visit walkable. Colmar is located in the Alsace Region of France, known for its many wineries. Like the neighboring villages, Colmar is small, its history is rich, and its people are welcoming. The hotel boasts that all of its food, products, and equipment are locally sourced.
Upon arrival in the late afternoon, my friend Betsy and I headed right out to the local market next door and were delighted to find an amazing and affordable array of fresh vegetables, breads, cheeses, as well as a host of sundries. I purchased a bag of fresh salad greens, shredded carrots, some local cave-aged Roquefort, and fresh Caesar dressing. We split a package of paper plates, and I purchased several packages of compostable utensils. Dinner for the next three nights was set. Yoghurts from local dairies, fresh and
Colorful half-timbered buildings and flowerlined canals give Colmar’s Little Venice its storybook charm—and served as inspiration for Belle’s village in Beauty and the Beast.
dried fruits, homemade granolas, fresh breads, hot eggs, sausages, bacon, as well as an assortment of meats and cheeses, eclipsed by the amazing coffee, began each day’s feast. I had learned at our previous stop in Germany that eating too much in
Shuttered windows, cobblestone streets, and overflowing flower boxes showcase Colmar’s timeless European charm at every turn.
the morning had other consequences, so I started each day with a local yoghurt, fresh fruit, topped with homemade granola. I also dropped a fresh egg in the hot water bath and took the timer to my table. On a separate plate, I would take a slice of
hearty fresh bread with some meat and cheese. With this, I would make a small sandwich for later in the day.
We gathered outside for a walking tour of Colmar with our funny, friendly local guide. As we passed through each of the Old Town sites, I was transported, as I learned that this fairy tale village were the basis for Belle’s village in Beauty and the Beast. One vantage point in the area known as Little Venice was a scene from a puzzle that one of the members of the group exclaimed she had just completed. I too had done the same puzzle and later went back to take the photo. The flower boxes on many of the buildings were captivating.
When Americans think “old,” we think decades. When Europeans think “old,” they think about centuries. Churches played a huge part in the history of every European town, and Colmar was no exception. The Gothic-style Église SaintMartin, St. Martin Church, is a Roman Catholic church built between 1234 and 1365. Like many churches, it suffered much damage and loss during the French Revolution as well as the Protestant Reformation. In 1462, the municipal painter Casper Isenmann received a commission to paint a set of wood panels dedicated to the Life of Jesus Christ. In 1720, the altar was dismantled, and Isenmann’s paintings were dispersed. Seven surviving
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Photo by Liz Egan
Photo by Liz Egan
Miles of bike paths wind through vineyards and picturesque villages surrounding Colmar, offering an unforgettable way to explore the Alsace region.
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Photo by Liz Egan
Photo by Liz Egan
Travel with Me – Part II: Colmar, France
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panels are now housed in the Unterlinden Museum, one of the highlights of my visit to Colmar. Meaning ‘under the lime trees’, this sizable world-class museum originally housed a convent built in 1232. The Dominican nuns were ousted during the French Revolution, and the convent closed in 1792. The buildings were used as military barracks and left abandoned in disrepair for years. In 1849, the buildings were saved, and the renovated structure by Herzog de Meuron opened its doors as a museum in 1853. I was overcome by several items at the museum and will be inspired for years to come. The museum houses the famous Isenheim altarpieces. Displayed in the renovated chapel, with their rich history explicated in the audio tour, was very powerful. At the opposite end of the museum was a fabulous collection of modern art. One piece in particular was a tapestry of Picasso’s La Guernica. Picasso facilitated the commission from Nelson Rockefeller for the Aubusson weavers Réné and Jacqueline de la Baume Dürrbach. Jacqueline had adapted over 30 of Picasso’s works into tapestries. I was moved to tears as I came to learn that only three tapestries of La Guernica exist. The Rockefeller commission, now housed at the U.N. Security Council Room in New York City, another in Japan, and the other was before me in the Unterlinden Museum. I took pictures of much of the artwork that I would later research.
Colmar is the birthplace and home to the Bartholdi Museum, dedicated to French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi. Inaugurated in 1922, it preserves a collection of his sculptures, paintings, drawings, photographs of sketches and models of Liberty Enlightening the World, commonly known as our Statue of Liberty. Engineered by the architect Eiffel, it was fascinating to see the models and pictures of its development, construction, and installation. The museum also houses a collection of objects referring to the presence of a Jewish community in Alsace that has been well established for centuries.
My husband, Paul, and I loved to explore on bicycles and have had many travel adventures on bikes. While in Colmar, the group was scheduled for a morning tour of area wineries with tastings at each. I skipped this tour and rented a bicycle to follow a 20-mile bike route through the same region. Colmar, like many other European cities, is very bike-friendly with identified bike lanes and directional systems. Ever since Paul passed away, whenever I am lost or frustrated, I find a feather. These feathers let me know he continues to watch over me and not to fear. This trip was no different. Just leaving the town for the countryside was a challenge as I got used to the GPS signals. I found three feathers during my ride.
The feeling of biking through the vineyard-laden countryside on this beautiful day was amazing. There is no better way to see the world than on a bike. Having traveled for over an hour, I noticed that the battery of my phone was about to go out. I tried to connect the external battery I brought along, but to no avail. About 12 miles into the ride, I feared that I would be lost – too far to turn back and not enough battery to complete the route. After finding a feather, I received the help of a local 15-year-old at a community center and was back on track. I rode into the beautiful town of Eguisheim, where the Vosges Mountains meet the Upper Rhine Plain. I sat and enjoyed
Cheese. The crust was easy to make, and it was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Con Brio gave an uplifting concert at the Église Saint Matthieu with a local chamber choir. In all its performances, Con Brio has opportunities for the audience to sing along, which I enjoy heartily. My role on the trip was as a “clapper,” and I was proud to support the singers and initiate a well-deserved standing ovation.
Each day of the trip was filled with many adventures. Colmar was definitely a highlight for me. Au Revoir! Goodbye for now!
A specialty of the Alsace region of France, flamee or flammekueche means cooked over a fire. Easy to make and oh, so delicious, this can be made and served as an appetizer. Preheat the sheet pan for 3 minutes to ensure a crispier crust. This recipe is a combination and a modification of several recipes I read online in order to achieve what I had eaten in France.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
INGREDIENTS
1 onion ( I used a sweet Vidalia onion)
5 oz. Crème Fraiche
Sprinkle of nutmeg
½ c. Emmental Cheese, shredded
¼ c. Munster cheese, shredded
3 slices bacon, thinly sliced crosswise into lardons (option to replace with pancetta or leave out entirely)
my lunch in the gorgeous town square.
Like Colmar, Eguisheim is filled with specialty shops. As I was biking out a side street, I passed a shop filled with caramels and doubled back. With only 7 euros in my pocket, the owner weighed and adjusted a bag of traditional homemade caramels that were the most delicious I had ever eaten. As I biked the hilly final section of my route, I took a shortcut back, ending in Champ de Mars Park, a beloved green space located in the heart of Colmar, nestled between the city’s charming historic district and the Ill River. Established in the 19th century, the park is known for its well-manicured gardens, winding paths, and a serene pond that reflects the surrounding buildings and lush foliage. Its iconic sculpture and fountains were a grand finale to my ride.
After burning many, many calories on the ride, I decided that this was the evening to try the Tarte Flambée, a specialty of Colmar. Tarte flambée, also known as flammekueche, is a savory dish from the Alsace region of France. Mine was purchased at Le Flamm’s, a recommendation of the Bike Shop. It was made with a thin layer of unleavened bread dough topped with crème, onions, lardons (bacon), with local Munster and Emmental cheeses. It is traditionally cooked in a wood-fired oven and resembles a pizza, but is distinct in its ingredients and preparation. Making it at home in my oven was a lot easier than I expected. For my at-home version, I went to Fromage Cheese Shop in Old Saybrook and purchased crème fraiche, Emmental, and a Munster-like Parrano
CRUST
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup room temperature water
Combine the first three ingredients in a mixer. Slowly add the water until fully combined and the dough pulls away from the bowl. Turn out onto a floured surface and form into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Sauté thinly sliced onions in a tablespoon of melted butter over medium heat until translucent and lightly browned. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix the crème fraiche with the nutmeg until creamy smooth.
Place the sheet pan in oven to heat for 2 minutes. Place the dough on a floured surface and roll out as thin as possible without having it tear. Transfer to the warmed parchment-lined sheet pan. Smear the crème fraiche over the surface to the edges with a spatula. Add the shredded cheese and the onions. Top with the bacon pieces. Bake for 20 minutes, turning the pan halfway through. The crust will be browned, and the top sizzling. Remove from oven. Let sit for a minute. Cut into squares. Larger for dinner size portions, smaller for appetizer portions. After you have done this a few times, you will realize that you can substitute almost any topping. Be mindful that too many toppings can make the crust soggy.
Tarte Flambée
Photo by Liz Egan
A scenic 20-mile solo ride led Liz to the charming town of Eguisheim, where she paused in the town square for a wellearned lunch.
Summer Shows, Extra Performances, and Shows to Travel For
Inside notes and comments about Connecticut and New York Professional Theater
By Karen Isaacs
Columnist
Comedy or Tragedy?
The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival offers you the option of a comedy, , or a tragedy, . The two plays will run in rotation through Sunday, Aug. 3, on the campus of the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford. Performances are outdoors, but the production moves inside the Hoffman Auditorium in case of inclement weather. Before each show is pre-show entertainment. Patrons are welcome to bring food and beverages; food trucks will also be present at select performances. For tickets, visit CapitalClassics.org.
Will It Rain on Stage?
Twelfth Night King Lear Rain Singin’ in the
is a classic Hollywood musical that was turned into a moderately successful Broadway musical. It’s the summer production at Playhouses on Park in West Hartford. As the movies begin talking and singing, some stars find that their voices
Aisle ON THE
don’t fit their characters. In this case, leading lady Linda Lamont may be out of a job.
The Playhouse production, which runs from Wednesday, July 16, through Sunday, Aug. 17, is a scaled-down show but will feature all the great songs, from the title song to “Good Morning,” “Make ‘Em Laugh,” and others. For tickets, visit PlayhouseOnPark.org
Added Performances
: Goodspeed’s current show, , has proven to be so popular that the theater has added eight additional performances. The show will not run through Sunday, Aug. 24. If you want to nab seats for one of the extra performances, visit Goodspeed.org.
Lerner & Loewe Classic All Shook Up Camelot
: Take a drive up to the Berkshires and catch a performance of at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield. The production, which runs through Sunday, July 19, is
based on the critically acclaimed Washington, D.C. production directed by Alan Paul. Ken Wulf Clarke and Ali Ewoldt as King Arthur and Guenevere. For tickets, visit BarringtonStageCo.org.
Hartford Stage Tickets
: Tickets for individual performances are now on sale at HartfordStage.org. In addition, you can purchase a FlexPass, which offers discounts on shows. You can select the shows you want to see and the specific performances.
Going to Maine?
The Masked Man Returns
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THURSDAY, JULY 10
First Thursday Business Connections
: 8 to 9 a.m. Vicky G. Duffy Pavilion, 155 College Street, Old Saybrook. Hosted by the Greater Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce. Features a networking opportunity for businesses. Meetings are moderated as attendees briefly explain their business. Coffee is provided. Free admission for chamber members. Nonmembers may attend by invitation. For info, call 860-388-3266 or visit goschamber.com.
: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Features a talk on how the animals came to the nature center and how they thrive. For info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
If you are headed “down East” this summer, check out the venerable Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit. This traditional summer theater produces excellent work. , with multiple Broadway veterans, is playing through Sunday, July 19. Following that is , based on the play/movie and the film musical of the same name. It features songs by Cole Porter and runs from Thursday, July 24, through Sunday, Aug. 23. For tickets, visit OgunquitPlayhouse.org
A Loss Guys and Dolls
High Society The Philadelphia Story
: Connecticut theatergoers will remember the outstanding performances by Harris Yulin at Long Wharf, the Yale Rep, and Hartford Stage. He was one of the three cast members who premiered
Working with Our Autism Spectrum/High High-Functioning Autism (AS/HFA) Children’s Meltdowns Developing Time Awareness/Time Management
Save the Animals :
12:30 to 2 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. A second session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. also takes place via Zoom. Part of the monthly support group meetings for parents and grandparents of children diagnosed with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger Syndrome. Free and open to residents of Old Saybrook and surrounding towns. For info, or to register, call OSYFS at 860-395-3190 or email counselor Joanne Baker Deal at joannebakerdeal@gmail.com.
: 5:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Popcorn served. Bring a blanket to sit on. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Bring a blanket or chair. Free but donations can be placed in a hat that is passed around. No BYOB. Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase. For info, visit ctrivermuseum.org/events.
A Lesson from Aloes Phantom of the Opera Masquerade
Athol Fugard’s at the Yale Rep, and more recently at Hartford Stage. Yulin died on June 10 at 88. : A clever PR campaign has hinted that a new production of will arrive in NYC this summer. Now it’s official. The immersive revival, renamed , will begin previews on Thursday, July 31. The press material says the production brings audiences inside and closer than ever. Among those in the cast are Hugh Panaro (who played the Phantom for over 2000 performances), Kaley Ann Voorhees (who played Christine), and Jeremy Stolle, who also played the Phantom. It is scheduled to run for six weeks.
NYC Notes
Good Night, and Good Luck
: The CNN broadcast of reached over 7 million viewers throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident.
To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.word press.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.
Calendar for the Week of July 10, 2025
Inside the Hive: The Biology of the Honey Bee
2025 Michael B. Ierardi Jr. Memorial Fund Summer Concert Series
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Vece Gazebo and lawn, Abraham Pierson School, 75 E. Main St., Clinton. Music by Rock Bottom Band. Hosted by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. For info, contact the chamber at 860-6693889 or chamber@clintonctchamber.com.
Author Event: Megan Abbott
: 7 p.m. R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Book: . For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
“Drive-in” Movie Night: Thursdays on the Dock Series: Not Sorry Finding Nemo : 6:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library Community Room, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Presented by Humble Bee Honey. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
: 6:30 p.m.
Deep River Town Landing, 174 River St. Music by K & C. Presented by the Deep River Parks and Recreation. For info, visit deepriverct.us/parks-and-recreation-department.
Deep River 2025 Summer Concert Series El Dorado Drive See page 24
water, one of many local animals that forage during quieter hours.
A red fox stands alert in a snowy field—one of Connecticut’s many elusive animals active at dusk and dawn.
Another red fox navigates a snowy landscape, captured in broad daylight but representative of the state’s thriving nocturnal
Things That Go Bump in the Night
From the quiet rustle of a raccoon to the eerie call of an owl, the natural world doesn’t go to sleep when the sun goes down. Learn more about the animals that stir after dark at “Things That Go Bump in the Night,” a free talk by Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple, hosted at the historic Pardee-Morris House on Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m.
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Apple, a seasoned educator and passionate naturalist, will introduce visitors to Connecticut’s nocturnal wildlife—ranging from opossums and porcupines to great horned owls. The talk is appropriate for all ages and offers an engaging look at the behavior, habitats, and adaptations of the state’s nighttime dwellers.
Apple brings a unique perspective to her conservation work. A former sportswriter and public relations professional, she now
FRIDAY, JULY 11
Xen's Farm Animals
lives in the woods of Barkhamsted, where she closely observes black bears and other wildlife from her home near Peoples State Forest. Her field notes and photography regularly contribute to research by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), where she serves as a Master Wildlife Conservationist.
Her expertise spans bears, bobcats, beavers, bald eagles, and coyotes, and she
: 7:30 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Dave Matthews Tribute Band. Free and open to the public. The show starts with the Pledge of Allegiance; music begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale on the lawn. Bring chairs and blankets. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
THURSDAY, JULY 10 THROUGH
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Beetlejuice Jr.
: Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30 and 6 p.m. Shoreline Theater Academy lawn, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Presented by Shoreline Theater Academy. The Thursday and Friday performances feature the Shoreline Theater Academy musical theater actors, while the two Saturday productions feature the advanced level, semi-professional theater troupe. Free. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, blanket, and bug spray. Sponsored by Families Helping Families. In the event of rain, call for limited indoor seating only. For info, contact 860227-2363 or shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com or visit shorelinetheateracademy.org.
: 10:30 a.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Presented by Beth from Xen’s Critters. Features baby goats, bunnies, chickens, ducks, geese, and guinea pigs in a mobile petting zoo. No registration needed. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
Explore and Play Hike: Seek App Challenge
: 3:30 p.m.
Essex Cross Lots, 40 West Ave. Co-hosted by the Essex Library, Ivoryton Library, and Essex Land Trust. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
volunteers with multiple organizations, including the Shepaug Bald Eagle Observatory, Friends of Connecticut State Parks, and the Barkhamsted Conservation Commission.
The program is part of the New Haven Museum’s 2025 summer season at the Pardee-Morris House. For updates, visit newhavenmuseum.org or follow @New HavenMuseum on social media.
Summer Concert Series 2025
: 6 to 8 p.m. Westbrook Town Green. Music by The Engine Room. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol. No pets. Presented by the Westbrook Recreation Board. For info, visit the summer concert 2025 link at westbrookrec.com/info/activities.
Outdoor Family Concert Series
: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Higganum Green. Music by Rock Station. Hosted by the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department. Bring lawn chairs, picnics, blankets, and beverages. Rain cancels. For info, visit hkrec.com/special-events.
Open Mic with Terri Lachance
Opening Reception for and Pastel Demonstration
: 4 to 8 p.m. Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison. The exhibit runs through Sunday, Sept. 28. The event includes a pastel demonstration by artist Jeanne Rosier Smith from 4 to 5 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served in the gallery garden. Bring a small lawn chair. For info, call 203318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
First Friday Art Stroll Summer in New England
: 5 to 8 p.m. Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester. Most shops, restaurants, and galleries will be open late. Also features live music on the porch with Arrowhead and paintings of Leif’s home and travels. For info, call 860526-2077 or visit nilssonstudio.com.
: 7 to 9 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Café, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Minimum three songs for each performer, more if time allows. House piano and sound system available. Admission: $5 donation at the door. For info, visit musicnowfoundation.org.
Comedy by Paula Poundstone
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Flint Knapping Demonstration
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org. : 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. For info, visit dudleyfarm.com/events.
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wildlife.
Black bears climb a tree in search of food in Barkhamsted, where Ginny Apple documents local wildlife as part of her conservation work.
A raccoon emerges from tall grass near a body of
Press Release from the New Haven Museum
Concert by Canned Heat
2025 Grassy Strip Music Series
Legacy Theatre Serves Up a Sondheim Classic with a Hometown Cast
Press Release from Legacy Theatre
The Legacy Theatre will serve up suspense, song, and a touch of dark humor when it brings Stephen Sondheim’s to the Branford stage from Aug. 7 to 24.
Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The award-winning musical thriller, which has captivated audiences worldwide, will be presented in Legacy’s intimate Stony Creek venue as part of its fifth anniversary season. The production is directed by Legacy Associate Artistic Director Colin Sheehan, who calls the musical “a masterpiece” and a personal favorite.
“ has always held a special place in my heart,” Sheehan says. “To bring this show to life in such a unique setting, with an exceptional cast and crew, is very special.”
Leading the cast is Karl Gasteyer as Sweeney Todd and Stephanie Stiefel Williams as Mrs. Lovett. The production has a strong local connection—Williams is a graduate of Hamden Hall, and Gasteyer curSweeney
Sweeney Todd rently teaches in the school’s arts department.
Broadway veteran Eric Santagata joins the cast as the Judge. A Branford native, Santagata returns to Legacy after several concert appearances. He also has a personal link to the show’s setting—his grandfather once oper-
ated a barbershop on the very grounds where Legacy Theatre now stands.
The musical tells the tale of an unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th-century London to seek revenge, forming a gruesome partnership with pie-shop owner Mrs. Lovett. The show fea-
Concert in the Garden: Shorebreak
play the Judge in Sweeney Todd.
tures some of Sondheim’s most haunting and memorable music, and has won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical.
The cast also includes Thomas Beebe as the Beadle, Ava Broneer as Johanna, Brayden Esler as Toby, Sarah Anne Hughes as the Beggar Woman, Charles Romano
as Anthony, and Amron Salgado as Pirelli. Ensemble members are Nate Bloom, Madeline Olexy, Bella Pacheco Rarick, Christine Voytko, and John-Michael Whitney.
The creative team includes Jamie Burnett (set and lighting design), Mark Ceppetelli (music director), Adam Jackson (sound design), T. Rick Jones (equity stage manager in residence), Nora Longway (assistant stage manager), and Paola Pacheco Rarick (choreographer).
Tickets are available at www.LegacyTheatreCT.org or by calling the box office at 203-3151901.
The Legacy Theatre is located at 128 Thimble Islands Road in the Stony Creek section of Branford, just minutes from I-95 and steps from Long Island Sound. Fully renovated and reopened in 2021, Legacy has quickly become a cultural hub along the Connecticut shoreline. The theater’s historic building once hosted performances by Orson Welles and, in 2024, a production directed by Julie Andrews.
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Frames in Film Encore:
Dawn of Impressionism
: 1 p.m.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. Shown on The Kate’s big screen, in collaboration with the Florence Griswold Museum. Running time: 90 minutes. For info or tickets, call 860-510-0453 or visit thekate.org.
Creative Crafts with Jesse: Father’s Day Card
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For ages 18 and over. Participants will use die cuts, embossing folders, and stamps to make three Father’s Day cards. All materials provided. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-7365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Public Reception for
Earl Grenville Killeen Solo Show:
An Artist for Today, Tomorrow, and Always
: 5 to 7 p.m. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. The exhibit runs through Thursday, July 17. For info, call 860-4347802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.
Thursdays on the Dock Series: Eight to the Bar
: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Bring a blanket or chair. Free but donations can be placed in a hat that is passed around. No BYOB. Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase. For info, visit ctrivermuseum.org/events.
: 7 to 9 p.m. Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester. Cost: $20 suggested donation. Outdoor bistrostyle seating in the amphitheater. BYOB and picnic. Gates open 6:30 p.m. First come, first to be seated. No pets. No unattended children. Rain or shine. For info, call 860-5262077 or visit nilssonstudio.com.
Sweet Saturday Nights: Colin Hallahan
: 7 to 9 p.m.
Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Tickets: $10. Service fees apply. Refreshments are available for purchase. For info or tickets, visit musicnowfoundation.org/events.
Jammin' by the Shore: Mid-Summer Beach Party
: 4 to
7 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Music by Caribbean Vibes Steel Drum Band. Free admission. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the outdoor beach bar. Outside food/beverages are not permitted. For info, visit madisonbeachhotelevents.com/hotel/hotel-happenings.
Cedar Lake Summer Concert Series
Concert by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
: 8 p.m. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. For info or tickets, call 860-5100453 or visit thekate.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 13
Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Biking with Adam
: 1 to
3 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. Participants will ride to Saybrook Point and play a round of mini golf. For grades 5 to 8. Cost: $10. For info or to register, visit the summer programming 2025 link at osyfs.org.
: 5 to 7 p.m. Pelletier Park, 218 W. Main St., Chester. Music by Johnny and Jason. Sponsored by Chester Parks and Recreation, Chester Public Library, Gwendolyn Orton-Jones Trust, Carol LeWitt in memory of Margaret Weisenburger, Essex Bank, and the Connecticut Water Company. Carpooling is encouraged. No dogs. Bring your own chairs and blankets. For info, visit chesterct.org/home/news/2025-cedarlake-concert-series or facebook.com/chesterct.
2025 Summer Concert Series
: 6 to 8 p.m. Madison Town Green. Music by The Kerry Boys. Free. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. No alcohol. Sponsored by Madison Beach and Recreation. For info, visit madisonct.org/ 710/Summer-Concerts.
Photo courtesy of The Legacy Theatre
Stephanie Stiefel Williams stars as Mrs. Lovett in Legacy Theatre’s upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, running Aug. 7 to 24 in Branford.
Photo courtesy of The Legacy Theatre
Photo courtesy of The Legacy Theatre
Karl Gasteyer, faculty member at Hamden Hall, takes on the title role in Sweeney Todd at Legacy Theatre.
Eric Santagata, Broadway actor and Branford native, returns to Legacy Theatre to
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MONDAY, JULY 14
Art for All: Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau
: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Participants will learn the difference between art deco and art nouveau and create a collage or drawing in their favorite style. For adults. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 15
Pickin’ Party
: 6 to 8 p.m. Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe, 68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Features a performance by blues musician Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Tickets: $5 at the door. For info, call 860-434-1961 or visit danstevens.net.
Author Event: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Bewitching
: 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Ln. Book: . Cost: $33, includes admission for one attendee and a copy of the book. Sponsored by R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register (required), call 203-245-3959 or visit rjjulia.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Summer Book Club
The Season of Styx Malone
: 9 to 11 a.m. Tri-town Youth Services Bureau, 56 High St., Deep River. Book: by Kekla Magoon. Fourth in a four-session reading and discussion series through Wednesday, July 16. The book covers sessions 3 and 4. Open to students in grades 3 to 5. Snacks provided. For info or to register, visit ttysb.org/events.
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors
: 11 a.m. to noon. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. Features a reading of the book, by Drew Daywalt followed by a tournament of the game. For children in elementary grades. For info or to register (required), call 860-6632000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Teen Summer Book Club
The
in a traveling animal program with the educators from Critter Caravan. Registration is not required. For info, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com.
2025 Summer Concert Series
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Old Saybrook Town Green. Music by Cody Bondra. Free. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping. Presented by the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. Sponsored by Kate Bender with VEA Health Consulting. For info, call 860-395-3152 or visit the link for the Summer Concert Series at oldsaybrookct.myrec.com.
Essex Summer Concert Series
: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Essex Green. Music by Shore Break. Free. Presented by Essex Park and Recreation. For info, visit facebook.com/SXParkandRec.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 THROUGH
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Annual Madison Carnival
: 6 to 10 p.m. Academy Field, Academy St., Madison. Sponsored by the Madison Rotary Club. Features carnival games, rides, local food trucks, and more. Proceeds benefit local charitable initiatives and scholarships for students in the Madison community. For info, visit MadisonCTRotary.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 17
Shorebird Walk
: 9 to 11 a.m. Griswold Point, Old Lyme. Walkers will look for shorebird species at select spots around southeastern Connecticut and learn how they can help these birds. The walk at Griswold Point will be about a half to one mile on sandy and rocky terrain, with some standing water. Exposure to the sun and heat is possible, depending on the weather. No restrooms onsite. Hosted by the Connecticut Audubon Society. Cost: $13 for members, $18 for nonmembers. To register, visit ctaudubon.org/2025. For info, contact 860-598-4218 or rtpec@ctaudubon.org.
ages 6 to 10. For info or to register, call 860-526-6039 or visit deepriverlibrary.libcal.com.
Crafternoon
: 2 to 4 p.m. Westbrook Public Library Community Room, 61 Goodspeed Dr. For children ages 5 and up. For info or to register, call the library at 860-399-6422 or visit westbrooklibrary.org.
Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (Grades 9 to 12)
:
4 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the Chester Public Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), visit libraryc.org/chesterctlibrary.
Saint Anything
: 1 to 3 p.m. Tri-town Youth Services Bureau, 56 High St., Deep River. Book: by Sarah Dessen. Fourth in a four-session reading and discussion series through Wednesday, July 16. The book covers sessions 3 and 4. Open to students in grades 9 to 12. Snacks provided. For info or to register, visit ttysb.org/events.
Level Up! Family Movie Series
: 3:30 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. No registration needed. For info, including the movie title, call 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Marbled Shells
: 4 p.m. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For ages 5 to 12. Participants will use shaving cream and food coloring to create marbled shells. Dress for a mess. Artist aprons will be available. For info or to register (required), call 203-2457365 or visit scranton.librarycalendar.com.
Critter Caravan
: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St. Features a variety of exotic animals
Novel Games
: 11:30 a.m. Killingworth Library, 301 Rte. 81. Features an original board game designed by Mrs. Fig based on the book, by Katherine Applegate. Copies of the book will be available for checkout. Part of a series of games through Thursday, July 31. For ages 7 to 9. For info, call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Dogtown
Pop-up Events with OSYFS: Biking with Adam
: 1 to
3 p.m. Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services (OSYFS), 322 Main St. Participants will ride to DQ for a sweet treat. For grades 5 to 8. Cost: $10. For info or to register, visit the summer programming 2025 link at osyfs.org.
Nature Games
: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. Features bug- and animal-themed games, a rock game, and more. For children ages 5 and older. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Live Action Role Play with Torch Tales
: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Participants learn game mechanics, explore equipment, and engage in an interactive storytelling experience. For
: 4 p.m. Online event. Book: . Hosted by the Essex Library through a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit libraryc.org/essexlib.
Unraveling the Mystery of Pruning
Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (Grades 9 to 12)
: 4:30 p.m. Westbrook Public Library, 61 Goodspeed Dr. Presented by George Trecina, owner of Landscape Design and Horticulture. Part of the Westbrook Garden Club monthly programs for 2025. For info, email westbrookgardenclubct@yahoo.com.
Who Would Win?
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Killingworth Library, 31 Rte. 81. Features a reading of the book, by Jerry Pallotta. Participants will compare the difference in animals' lengths, weight, and speed to determine who would win. For children in grades 1 through 4. For info or to register (required), call 860-663-2000 or visit killingworthlibrary.org.
Business After Hours
: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. Features networking with local professionals, complimentary appetizers, and a view of the hotel’s summer concert series. Bring business cards. Sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. For info or to register (required), contact the Madison Chamber at 203-245–7394 or chamber@madisonct.com.
Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals and
: 6 p.m. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Features a lecture on the revolutionary musicals, and , and their contrasting visions of an American society at a crossroads. Free and open to the public. For info or to register (required), call the library at 860-767-1560 or visit youressexlibrary.org.
Make Your Own Fused Glass Art: Pick Your Project Class Legend Legend Who Would Win? Wild Warriors 1776 Hamilton 1776 Hamilton
: 6 to 8:30 p.m. RiverFire Glass Studio at SoMA, 500 Main St., Deep River. Features a beginner to advancedbeginner class depending on what a participant prefers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses are required. Bring an N95 facemask in case glass powder is involved in the class. Cost: $64. Additional fee may be required depending on selected project. Service fees apply. Materials and firing included. Items will be fired in the kiln and can be picked up in seven to 10 days. For info or to register, call 860-864-5004 or visit riverfireglass.com.
full cast of , developed at Shoreline Theater Academy in Clinton, will perform at the Edinburgh
Escape the Noise
gan (Clinton); Riley Bogart (Westbrook); Sydney Liggett (Chester); Nolan Borysewicz (Mystic); Adeline Burnett (New London); Eliza Sweeney (Guilford); Josh Cooper (East Lyme); Miles Reese (Mystic); Aesop Rish (Northford); Faye Staschke (Madison). Not pictured: Morgan Cheslock (Branford); Elise Paglino (Guilford); Xavier Gonzalez (Madison); Ella Kapsinow (Guilford).
‘Escape the Noise’ Puts Shoreline Teens on Global Stage
Press Release from the Shoreline Theater Academy
Shoreline Theater Academy’s Kidz Konnection program has been selected to perform at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2025, presenting an original play that sheds light on the global mental health crisis affecting today’s youth.
personal struggles. Through conversation and shared experiences, they learn that real connection doesn’t require Wi-Fi.
Escape the Noise
The original production, , was created by NYC playwright and artist-in-residence Joey Brenneman in collaboration with 14 students in the academy’s elite dramatic theater program. Developed over the course of two years, the play uses music by Kidz Konnection alum and musician Xan of Mars to explore the impact of smartphone addiction and social media on teenage mental health.
The work was one of just a handful chosen from over 250 youth theater applicants by the American High School Theatre Festival and is endorsed by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy. The group will perform four shows at the Fringe in Edinburgh, joining more than 3,000 other performances from around the globe.
The project originated from the teens themselves, who expressed concern about the mental health crisis in their communities and saw firsthand how digital life fuels anxiety. The program not only created an original theatrical work, but also inspired the development of a long-term arts activism campaign promoting dialogue and policy change around teen mental health.
Before departing for Scotland, the cast will hold a fundraiser and send-off performance on Thursday, July 18, at the Shoreline Theater Academy, 61 E. Main St., Clinton. Showtimes are 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., and tickets are $15, with proceeds supporting the academy’s arts activism efforts.
Escape the Noise
The American premiere of will take place on Friday, August 16, at 6 p.m. on the Guilford Green, as part of the Guilford Arts Festival.
Under the direction of founder and Artistic Director Laura Attanasio, tells the story of 13 teens forced to give up their phones during an outdoor education trip. What begins as frustration turns into connection as the characters confront anxiety, self-doubt, and hidden
Escape the Noise
Funding for this production has been made possible through individual donors, business sponsors, and grants from the Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Guilford Foundation, Project Courage, and the Elks Club of Westbrook.
For more information, call 860-2272363, email shorelinetheateracademy@ gmail.com, or visit shorelinetheater academy.org.
courtesy of Shoreline Theater Academy
Actors and student playwrights from the Shoreline Theater Academy’s Kidz Konnection program prepare to take to Scotland. Back row from left: Miles Reese (Mystic), Aesop Rish (Northford), Nolan Borysewicz (Mystic), Elise Paglino (Guilford), Eliza Sweeney (Guilford); middle: Sydney Liggett (Chester), Ella Kapsinow (Guilford); kneeling back: Morgan Cheslock (Branford), Xavier Gonzalez (Madison), Faye Staschke (Madison); kneeling front: Kiera Flannigan (Clinton), Josh Cooper (East Lyme), Adeline Burnett (New London). Not pictured: Riley Bogart (Westbrook).
Escape the Noise
Photo courtesy of Shoreline Theater Academy
The
Festival Fringe in August 2025. Pictured left to right: Kiera Flanni-
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ONGOING EVENTS
Art Exhibits
Connecticut River Museum
: 67 Main St., Essex: For info, call 860-767-8269 or visit ctrivermuseum.org.
Rising Waters
: Runs through Aug. 3.
Lyme Art Association
: 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme: For info, call 860-434-7802 or visit lymeartassociation.org.
Expanding Visions
: Runs through July 17.
92nd Annual Hudson Valley Art Association Juried Exhibition
: Runs through July 17.
Earl Grenville Killeen Solo Show: An Artist for Today, Tomorrow, and Always 104th Elected Artist Exhibition
: Runs through July 17.
: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.
Red Hot
The Highliner III:
139 Essex Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-5042 or visit thehighliner3.com. Fridays and Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Live music. Second and fourth Thursdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Open mic.
The Tap Room at The Griswold Inn:
36 Main St., Essex. No cover charge. For info, call 860-767-1776 or visit griswoldinn.com.
Fridays: 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Psychedelic ‘60s.
The Wharf:
Cookbook Club:
6 to 7:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to all. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Craft Night:
6 p.m. Third Tuesday. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to ages 14 and up. For info or to register, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Groups and Activities
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group:
Madison Beach Hotel, 94 W. Wharf Rd. For info, call 203-350-0014 or visit thewharfmadison.com. Fridays: 8 to 10 p.m. Acoustic Fridays. Various performers. 5 to 6 p.m.
Theater
: Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs July 18 through July 27. For info, contact 860-876-2020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.
New Haven Paint & Clay Club Select Members Exhibition
: Runs July 25 through Sept. 4. : Runs July 25 through Sept. 4.
Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church
: 82 Shore Rd., Old Lyme. For info, visit facebook.com/StAnnsEpiscopalChurchOldLymeCt or bethgreen.com.
Beth Green: Fine Art Photography
: Runs through Sept. 1.
Spectrum Art Gallery
: 61 Main St., Centerbrook: For info, call 860-767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org.
Thread & Paper Art
: Runs July 18 through Sept. 6.
Susan Powell Fine Art
: 679 Boston Post Rd., Madison: For info, call 203-318-0616 or visit susanpowellfineart.com.
Summer in New England
Music
Bill’s Seafood Restaurant:
: Runs through Sept. 28. Rte. 1, Westbrook. For info, call 860-399-7224 or visit BillsSeafood.com.
First and third Wednesdays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Corinthian Jazz Band.
Fridays: 7 to 9 p.m. Bill’s Seafood All-Star Jazz Band. Saturdays: 7 to 10 p.m. Various performers. Sundays: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Various performers.
Nightingale’s Acoustic Café:
68 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Donation $5 to $10 at the door. For info, email gstevens@musicnowfoundation.org or visit musicnowfoundation.org.
Tuesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. Ramblin’ Dan Stevens. Last Friday: 7 to 9 p.m. Teen Open Mic.
Sweet Saturday Nights: 7 to 9 p.m. Various performers.
Seaview Bistro at Water's Edge Resort & Spa
: 1525
Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, visit watersedgeresortandspa.com.
Fridays and Saturdays: 9 p.m. to midnight. Various performers.
The Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina:
2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-3952000.
Thursdays and Sundays: 6 to 9 p.m. Live music.
Second Tuesday. Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Free. No registration. For info, call 860-767-1560.
Art Critique Series (General Critique Session):
10 a.m. to noon. First Thursday. Via Zoom. Artists may send works as jpeg attachments prior to the session to casclinton@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Clinton Art Society (CAS). For info, email casclinton@gmail.com.
Arts and Entertainment with Deborah Gilbert:
6 p.m.
Tuesdays. Valley Shore Community Television Inc., 1587 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. For info, call 203-912-2319 or visit vsctv.com.
Bingo:
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The Estuary, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook. Cost: $12 per person. For info, call 860-3881611.
Board Game Club
: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Third Thursday. Chester Public Library, 21 W. Main St. All ages welcome. For info, contact 860-526-0018 or ChesterKidLib@gmail.com.
Books on Tap Book Club:
6 to 7 p.m. Second Wednesday. Myrcene Ale Co., 39 Ragged Rock Rd., Old Saybrook. Free and open to patrons ages 21 and up. Sponsored by the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Chair Yoga with Martha:
6:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd., Madison. For info or to register, call 203-245-7365 or visit scrantonlibrary.org.
Chester Blood Pressure Clinic:
2 to 3 p.m. Third Tuesday. Chester Town Hall community room, 203 Middlesex Ave. Free for Chester seniors and community members. For info, contact Public Health Nurse Sherry Carlson at 860-661-3300 or Scarlson@crahd.net.
Compassion Kits:
4 p.m. Wednesdays. Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Participants knit and/or crochet items for charity. Needles, yarn, and patterns are provided, but participants may bring their own. For info, call 860-395-3184 or visit actonlibrary.org.
Macbeth My Fair Lady:
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Runs Aug. 7 through Sept. 7. For info, call 860-767-7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org.
The Father
: Drama Works Theatre Company, 323 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. Runs Sept. 5 through Sept. 14. For info, contact 860-876-2020 or info@dramaworkstheatre.org, or visit dramaworkstheatre.org.
Farmers Market
Chester Sunday Market
: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 12. Chester Center, Main St. For info, visit chestersundaymarket.jimdo.com.
Deep River Farmers Market
: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 11. First Congregational Church in Deep River, 1 Church St. For info, contact Paul Santowski at 203-305-5429 or paulsantowski@outlook.com.
Durham Farmers Market
: 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays through Oct. 4. Durham Community Center grounds, 144 Picket Ln., or on the Town Green. For info, email farmersmarket@townofdurhamct.org or visit townofdurhamct.org/articles/summer-farmers-market-update.
Madison Farmers Market
: 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Thanksgiving. Madison Green. For info, visit madisonctfarmersmarket.com.
To submit an event to the Living Calendar, send an email to news@shorepublishing.com. For more events, both local and farther afield, or to enter your event online, visit our website zip06.com. The deadline for submissions is noon, eight days prior to the publication date.
Real estate
A Home Steeped in History
175 North Cove Road, Old Saybrook
Year Built: Sq. Feet: Acres: Style: Bedrooms: Bathrooms: Price:
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Staff Report
Every home tells a story, and the admired 1704 Black Horse Tavern in historic North Cove is no exception. Located at the water’s edge, this stunning private residence offers expansive water views and is rich in both local history and architectural detail. Meticulously curated to perfection, the quality of craftsmanship is evident throughout.
A warm and welcoming entry leads to elegant, well-proportioned rooms, ideal for entertaining. The formal living room and dining room, each with its own fireplace, offer the perfect balance of relaxed and refined.
The chef’s kitchen with a casual dining area centered around the fireplace is perfect for everyday gatherings. The sunroom, with floor-to-ceiling windows, allows interior spaces to blend beautifully with the natural surroundings.
The first-floor primary suite serves as your own private sanctuary. The upper level features a second primary suite and two guest bedrooms, where every detail has been carefully considered.
Woven into this magical landscape is a lovely blue stone terrace, an in-ground pool, and an enchanting pool house, surrounded by colorful hydrangeas and stately trees that adorn the property.
Recognized as a significant property by the National Register of Historic Homes, the Black Horse Tavern stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of North Cove. Whether you wish to set sail from your own private dock, unwind by the pool, or savor the serenity of the cove, schedule your private showing today and embark on the journey of a lifetime.
This home is being offered for sale by Coldwell Banker Realty for $3,995,000. The listing is co-listed by Kyle Hinding and Peg Mitchel. For more information or a showing, contact Hinding at 860-857-4219 or Mitchel at 860-581-8247.
The sunroom, with floor-to-ceiling windows, allows interior spaces to blend beautifully with the natural surroundings.
Located at the water's edge, this stunning private residence offers expansive water views and is rich in both local history and architectural detail.
Real Estate Transactions
DEEP RIVER
Estate of Phyllis M. Pechon and Ernest E. Pechon to Emil Goduti, $662,500 on June 18
Kneeland and Roxzene Hunter to Jjddkd T and John J. Dropick, $1,150,000 on June 18
Hilborn, $760,000 on June 20
BRANFORD
: Alice
Campbell to Abbey and Christopher Genest, $487,250 on June 18
: Timothy T. and Danita A. Ballantyne to Kathryn Poos and Jesse Mcdarris, $570,000 on June 17
: Marketing
Mgmt Svcs Inc to Henry C. Racki, $343,688 on June 20
CLINTON
SUSAN A. MALAN
Contact me to learn more about the current market and the value of your home. Broker Associate c. 617.645.4392 • e. smalan@wpsir.com
: Marilyn Stith to David and Sharon Simpson, $465,000 on June 18
: Robert Obrien to Marc P. Nadeau and Patricia Kennedy, $1,490,000 on June 18
: Marcia J. and Raymond E. Harris to Christine A. Nowak and Jeffrey W. Going, $440,000 on June 16
: C & Jennifer Whelan T and Charles C. Whelan to David & Catherine Bowe T and David E. Bowe, $785,000 on June 16
: Elizabeth Nocera to Lindsey L. and Matthew D. Schaer, $671,000 on June 18
: Janet K Brown
RET and David R. Brown to Ann S. Distefano, $615,000 on June 17
: Robert C Brown
RET and David R. Brown to Ann S. Distefano, $615,000 on June 17
: Lozinak Fret and Gregory J. Lozinak to Francis J. and Mary Mayeda, $1,500,000 on June 20
: Keith P.
Schroeder to Roberto F. Jimena and Laura S. Gomez, $429,600 on June 16
: Maureen A.
Holden to Reena M. Odera and Rajendra Singh, $440,500 on June 20
: Brandi M. and Craig M. Alfano to T M. GutierrezSarmiento and Fanny Ortiz, $430,000 on June 18
: Dallas Conway to Theodore and Jenna Bemenderfer, $228,750 on June 16
: Mileysa Ponce-Rios to Theodore and Jenna Bemenderfer, $228,750 on June 16
: Wayne and Teresa Bjorklund to 66-72 West Main LLC, $725,000 on June 20
: Wayne and Teresa Bjorklund to 66-72 West Main LLC, $725,000 on June 20
KILLINGWORTH
Alexander J. Twarowski to Leo M. Slight, $300,000 on June 20
: John Catalano to John Catalano Irt and Adam C. Catalano, $100,000 on June 20
: Mary A. Nelson to Ethan and Kelsie Drain, $160,000 on June 20
: Mark J.
Mackowiak and Christiane M. Burton to Stephen and Phyllis Sun, $225,000 on June 16
: Stephen and Sally Glick to Ann E. Lynch, $1,045,000 on June 17
: Gunilla B Ferland RET and Gunilla B. Ferland to Carrie H. and Craig P. Carter, $245,000 on June 18
: Leon D. and Yolanda Y. Tates to Timothy J. and Anne Smith, $1,225,000 on June 20
: Jo A. Lynch to Carolyn W. Judge, $1,667,000 on June 18
: Elizabeth Ciccone to Michael Kavgaci, $1,000,000 on June 20 : Michael J.
: Jennifer Massaro to Todd Raskin, $128,188 on June 17
: Lars G. and Elizabeth M. Beholz to Julie Wessinger, $589,000 on June 17
: Marissa Teodosio to Samuel M. and Tessa H. Kramer, $430,000 on June 17
: Michael Kavgaci to Kyle J. Kinard and Beth Napoli, $649,900 on June 20
: Wesley D. Cain to Katherine H Campbell RET and Katherine H. Campbell, $610,000 on June 18
: Sean J. and Leah A. Portley to Maryjane Anderson and Samuel Dienel, $950,000 on June 17
: Matthew and Adeline Shaughnessy to Megan Preneta, $1,125,000 on June 20
: Lisa A. Samuels to Jing Hughes, $1,210,000 on June 20
: Joan K. Ames to Charles G. and Janet H.
Helen Road
: Mary H. Lewis to Kathryn H. Lewis and Marion J. Decarlo, $175,000 on June 18
30 Maltby Street 188 Meadow Street
: Allen and Arlene Ciociola to Pyramid Properties LLC, $800,000 on June 18
: Geoffrey Yasevac to Ryan M. Loschiavo, $360,000 on June 16
Peddlars Drive Unit
: Candace and Jordan Bognar to Christina A. Luna, $335,000 on June 18
93 Sunset Beach Road N/A
: Joy Ft and John D. Joy to Robert Keller and Anthony Solorzano, $750,000 on June 17
: Bianca B. Hunt and Ronald A. Fisher to Michele L. Hull, $470,000 on June 18
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OPEN SUNDAY, JULY 13 FROM 11AM-1PM
37 Woodland Drive, Old Saybrook $679,000
Welcome to Knollwood Beach Association, where charm, comfort, and nature meet in this beautifully updated year-round ranch-style home. Just two blocks from the sandy shores of Knollwood Beach, kayaking stands, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, and the association clubhouse, this home is nestled along the Beamon Creek Estuary.
