Church garden harvests help for those in need
BEACON FALLS — Ann Hopkins is a self proclaimed advocate for vegetables.
“I’m a spokesman for vegetables shall we say,” said the Beacon Falls resident...
Annual Sao Paio festival set for 62nd year
NAUGATUCK — As the end of August draws nearer, borough residents turn their thoughts to soccer, Portuguese music, and eels.
The annual Sao Paio festival...
Street’s alternative name to honor Johnson
NAUGATUCK — After all the pomp and circumstance of the annual Memorial Day parade, a solemn ceremony honoring deceased veterans is held on Division...
Local author publishes childrens’ book
PROSPECT — What do coatis, aardvarks and okapis have in common? Not much, but Prospect author John Altson is sure he’s found a common...
Irish feis grows larger with each year
NAUGATUCK – Four hundred dancers from 14 states and two Canadian provinces jigged their way to the Continental Room earlier this month for the...
Actors take a theatrical trip “Into the Woods”
BEACON FALLS — Sports enthusiasts colloquially refer to Woodland Regional High School as “the Woods,” so it appears theater director Susan Cinoman’s latest selection,...
A runner with a cause
Beacon Falls resident Dino Verrelli wants to run 13 half-marathons (that’s 13.1 miles) in 13 months to raise awareness and $130,000 for pancreatic...
Borough writer releases 11th book
NAUGATUCK — Dr. Jerry Labriola hasn’t stopped writing prescriptions since he retired 14 years ago. Only now, he prescribes thrillers.
The Naugatuck native has written...
Eagles name Mezzo mother of year
The Fraternal Order of Eagles chose Sande Mezzo, mother of Naugatuck Mayor Robert Mezzo, as Naugatuck’s Mother of the Year.
“I was totally surprised. I...
Local Creations: Quilts gone wild
NAUGATUCK — Terri Takacs’ studio is crammed with color-coded thread, hand-dyed ribbon, and beads, all arranged in neat little holders along the wall, drawers,...
