News • Published Nov 20, 2024 06 pm
By Aaron Rubin
DEEP RIVER
The Deep River Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) is inviting town residents to attend its first community informational session on its update of the to...
News • Published Nov 14, 2024 06 pm
By Aaron Rubin
REGIONAL
On Nov. 12, the Region 4 School District announced that the mold remediation project at John Winthrop Middle School (JWMS) is finally coming to a conclusion...
News • Published Nov 14, 2024 01 pm
Press Release from Elena Ricardo
Twelve students who attend Deep River Elementary School were recently named the winners of the American Legion Post 61 essay contest. The...
News • Published Oct 30, 2024 11 am
By Aaron Rubin
REGIONAL
The State of Connecticut has declared a state of emergency due to a “critical” and “dangerously high” fire risk which is currently being observed as a resul...
News • Published Oct 10, 2024 12 am
The Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) is proud to support local nonprofits in partnership with community members who are passionate about improving the qual...
News • Published Oct 01, 2024 12 pm
By Aaron Rubin
DEEP RIVER
At its Sept. 19 meeting, the Deep River Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) adopted several new amendments to be integrated into town zoning laws concer...
News • Published Sep 25, 2024 07 am
Sal Camera of Landing & Main Restaurant serves his lobster mac and cheese to a customer during the Deep River Family Day mac and cheese cook-off. Families played games, s...
News • Published Sep 11, 2024 12 pm
By Aaron Rubin
DEEP RIVER
Voters in Deep River will decide whether or not the town’s fire department will receive a new firehouse and two new vehicles as part of a referendum which...
News • Published Sep 04, 2024 07 am
Kyle Foley and Austin Frigugliett of Liberty Athletic Field Contractors check Valley Regional High School’s football goal post and electrical power boxes with a level on ...
Photo Galleries • Published Aug 22, 2024 03 pm
News • Published Aug 21, 2024 07 am
Deep River Congregational Church's annual Flea Market and Rummage Sale brimmed with a wide variety of vendors selling collectibles and crafts during their sale on Aug. 17...
News • Published Aug 13, 2024 01 pm
Press Release from the Vote LaMark Muir Campaign
On Aug. 10, Renee LaMark Muir, the endorsed Democrat candidate for state representative for the 36th Assembly District, h...
News • Published Aug 08, 2024 03 pm
Press Release from A Little Compassion
Typically, you can find artists such as Murray Newton, Molly Faulkner, Abbey Weiss, and their artwork at The Possibilities Boutique...
News • Published Jul 30, 2024 01 pm
Press Release from The Rockfall Foundation
The Rockfall Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Incarnation Center/Bushy Hill Nature Center to provide need-based, full...
News • Published Jul 29, 2024 11 am
By Rita Christopher
Looking for a major holiday in August? No Labor Day, no Memorial Day, no Independence Day.
Even so, that doesn’t mean the month is bereft of celebration. What about Nati...
Photo Galleries • Published Jul 25, 2024 02 pm
News • Published Jul 25, 2024 12 am
People often ask what a community foundation is and how the Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) works. Put simply, a community foundation “helps good people ...
News • Published Jul 18, 2024 12 pm
By Aaron Rubin
DEEP RIVER
How did a collection of swords from around the world land at the Deep River Historical Society (DRHS)? Who exactly was its donor, and what was it like to ...
News • Published Jul 18, 2024 12 am
By Laura Robida
The Shore Publishing/Zip06 team of journalists has once again received accolades for excellence from our peers. The Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists (CTSPJ...
News • Published Jul 10, 2024 12 pm
By Aaron Rubin
REGIONAL
Progress in personnel and projects at John Winthrop Middle School (JWMS) has been met with the appointment of a new principal and the completion of the firs...
Photo Galleries • Published Jul 08, 2024 02 pm
By Wes Bunnell
Chelbi Wade, owner of Shell & Bee Studios, taught an art class for teens and pre-teens on June 27 at the Deep River Public Library
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News • Published Jul 03, 2024 10 am
Grade 8 High Honors
Jacob Matthew Allard, Sydney Larkin Archambault, Jake Atwood, Jane Elena Barnard, Grace Ellin Bauer, Reagan Belloni, Adam Michael Brown, Madison ...
News • Published Jul 02, 2024 12 pm
Press Release from Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley
In honor of the late Judith McCann Heiser of Ivoryton, the Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley (VNLV) have awarded ...
News • Published Jul 02, 2024 12 pm
Press Release from Joe O’Leary
State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) is running for a fourth term in the State Senate after receiving the unanimous support of delegates ...
News • Published Jun 27, 2024 12 am
July is always a fun-filled month with so many special days—and ways—to celebrate. Of course, Independence Day is top of mind, but did you know that Global Hug Your Kids ...
News • Published Jun 25, 2024 01 pm
By Aaron Rubin
DEEP RIVER
On June 24, the Deep River Board of Selectmen (BOS) approved its support for a total of $63,750 in grant money for the Deep River Housing Authority and th...
News • Published Jun 25, 2024 01 pm
By Aaron Rubin
DEEP RIVER
Due to what was seen as an excess in expenses, the Deep River Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) decided by a 5-1 margin to vote down its 2024-‘25 f...
Photo Galleries • Published Jun 20, 2024 02 pm
By Wes Bunnell
Valley Regional High School held their seventy-third annual commencement on June 11 at the high school.
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News • Published Jun 20, 2024 12 pm
Press Release from VRHS Trades Award at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County
The Valley Regional High School (VRHS) Trades Award Fund at the Community Foundation ...
News • Published Jun 14, 2024 09 am
By Aaron Rubin
REGIONAL
What began as a high school career over Zoom in 2020 ended with a sunny evening on the main field at Valley Regional High School (VRHS) as its Class of 2024...
News • Published Jun 13, 2024 06 pm
Press Release from A Little Compassion, Inc./The Nest Coffee House
A Little Compassion, the beloved community organization dedicated to supporting young adults with disab...
News • Published Jun 13, 2024 06 pm
Press Release from Kathryn Russell
Kathryn Russell, Republican candidate for the 36th House District seat, announced on June 4 that her campaign has reached fundraising t...
News • Published Jun 13, 2024 03 pm
Press Release from Regional School District No. 4
On June 5, members of the Region 4 Board of Education, the Region 4 Fields Renovation Advisory Committee, and district a...
• Published Jun 13, 2024 02 pm
Press Release from Kathryn Russell
Republican delegates from Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Haddam were unanimous in choosing Kathryn “Katie” Russell as their candidate ...
Photo Galleries • Published May 23, 2024 03 pm
By Wes Bunnell
Fifth Annual Lantern Illumination Celebration: Lighting the Way for People of All Abilities
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News • Published May 22, 2024 03 pm
By Aaron Rubin
By a close margin, town electors in Deep river voted 81 - 73 to approve the budget for the 2024 - 2025 fiscal year totalling $20,823,163 with an increase in the mill rate...
News • Published May 13, 2024 04 pm
Press Release from Chester Rotary
Kellyn Kolber, a sophomore at Valley Regional High School, was selected as the winner of the Rotary District 7980 Four-Way Test Speech C...
News • Published May 10, 2024 10 am
By Aaron Rubin
A $20.8 million budget for the upcoming 2024-’25 fiscal year, along with an expected 1.5 increase in the mil rate, will head to voter approval on Monday, May 20 after bei...
News • Published May 09, 2024 11 am
Grade 8 High Honors
Jacob Allard, Mark Amaya, Sydney Archambault, Jake Atwood, Jane Barnard, Levi Batt, Grace Bauer, Emma Baxter, Reagan Belloni, Adam Brown, Madison...
News • Published May 09, 2024 12 am
By Laura Robida
“Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.” – Helen Dyer
For the past ...
News • Published May 03, 2024 04 pm
Press Release from Erin Baumgartel
In a heartwarming display of kindness and determination, 6th-grade students from Deep River Elementary School have proven that a small ...
News • Published May 01, 2024 02 pm
By Aaron Rubin
DEEP RIVER
Local non-profit A Little Compassion (ALC) has acquired a new food trailer as an extension of its Nest Coffee House which will debut at the organization's...
News • Published Apr 26, 2024 10 am
Grade 12 High Honors
Ellen Akehurst, Ava Alston, Jaidan Amendola, Hunter Anderson, Aidan Babek, Madison Julie Barfield, Bridget Barnum, Mia Bibbiani, Maeve Brashears...
News • Published Apr 25, 2024 12 am
Spring is in the air. The tulips are blooming, the birds are chirping, and it's time to celebrate Mother's Day—and that means celebrating the many incredible women in our...
News • Published Apr 22, 2024 12 pm
By Aaron Rubin
The Region 4 Board of Education (BOE) voted on April 4 to move forward with plans on its three major projects at John Winthrop Middle School (JWMS) and Valley Regional Hi...
News • Published Apr 04, 2024 01 pm
Press Release from Regional School District No. 4
On April 3, the Supervision District Committee of Regional School District No. 4 approved the appointment of Karen Falve...
Photo Galleries • Published Apr 02, 2024 04 pm
By Wes Bunnell
The River Valley Dance Project which is celebrating its 10th anniversary held a performance on March 24 at 500 Main St in Deep River, which is located in SoMA
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Photo Galleries • Published Apr 02, 2024 03 pm
By Wes Bunnell
Valley Regional Musical Productions performed the Wizard of OZ by L. Frank Baum and directed and produced by Ingrid Walsh for their 2024 musical selection
News • Published Apr 02, 2024 03 pm
By Aaron Rubin
DEEP RIVER
The Deep River Board of Selectmen (BOS) approved interlocal agreements regarding a shared Animal Control Officer (ACO) for the Tri-town area, as well as t...
News • Published Mar 27, 2024 02 pm
By Aaron Rubin
REGIONAL
Tri-town voters approved $5.8 million for the remediation of the outbreak of mold at John Winthrop Middle School (JWMS) at a referendum on March 26 by a col...
