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 11 books in those 14…

BEACON FALLS – For Sgt. Helman Roman, war didn’t just change his outlook on life. It made his friends and family appreciate things they used to take for granted at…

BEACON FALLS — Every veteran has his or her story. Vietnam veteran Rev. John Clarke shared his story with Region 16 students, parents and residents on Dec. 16 as part…

PROSPECT — Local author Kimberly Fox draws on her own experience for inspiration. Her third novel, “To be a Star,” released Dec. 3, takes place in western New York, near…

BEACON FALLS — Region 16 has kicked off its newest reading program, “One Region, One Book.” The program was brainstormed over the summer and earlier this fall by Woodland Regional…

PROSPECT — What do coatis, aardvarks and okapis have in common? Not much, but Prospect author John Altson is sure he’s found a common thread—they’re not animals covered by most…