Back to School: Food Allergy Concerns

Department of Education school health consultant Stephanie Knutson talks about how to create a safe environment for students with food allergies.

Roof Repair on Memorial School Nearly Complete

East Hampton school official said roof repair project expected to come in under budget.

East Hampton Student Named Soccer Captain at Local College

Joey Plude is one of two captains who will lead the Cougars at Manchester Community College into the 2012 season, which starts this Saturday.

East Hampton Board of Ed Hires New Assistant Principal

The board voted unanimously to give an administrative job at Memorial Elementary School to East Lyme resident Christopher Discordia.

Healthier Lunches Will be Part of Back to School This Year

New federal rules will require more fruits, vegetables, along with calorie limits.

Wesleyan Coach, Wrestling Team Will Make Sports Hall of Fame

Recently retired and long-time athletics director John Biddiscombe coached the New England Championship Wrestling Team in 1983-84, Wesleyan’s last New England wrestling champion until this year’s 2011-12 title squad.

Can Your Local Library Save on Back to School Costs?

The American Library Association says it can.

East Hampton and Portland School Calendars

School starts next week in Portland.

Green Your Dorm Room

Psyched about heading back to college, but want to do it in an eco-friendly way? Read on.

How to Pack an Eco-Friendly Lunch

It’s back to school time! Go Green with Patch and learn how to pack an eco-friendly lunchbox for your kids.

School Board Seeks Input in Superintendent Search

First focus group scheduled for Aug. 23.

Area Catholic Schools Look to Marketing As a Way to Boost Enrollment

The Diocese of Norwich, which oversees Middletown, is now finding new ways to attract families to its 15 Catholic schools by programming and advertising.

Freshmen Orientation at East Hampton High School

Program for incoming ninth graders and parents is Aug. 23.

Viewfinder: Work on Memorial School Roof Progressing

It has been hot days and long hours for workers.

East Hampton High School Honor Roll

Honor Roll students for the fourth marking period.

Portland Students Named To University Of St. Joseph Dean’s List

Congratulations to Susanne Dickerson and Elizabeth Slocum!

East Hampton Class of 2012 Graduates

Pomp and Circumstance and a little bit of hot weather.

East Hampton Students Recognized for Project

French Club receives plaque for its Haiti Brick Project.

Portland High Graduation Picture Perfect

Class of 2012 looks back, and into the future.

Special Olympics a Match for East Hampton Students

More than 100 high school students volunteer over the weekend.

Replacing Memorial School Roof to Begin Soon

Details being ironed out on $2.8 million project.

East Hampton Rotary Awards Scholarships

Twelve area high school seniors honored.

Local Students Make UConn Dean's List

A list of East Hampton and Portland residents who made the spring semester Dean's List.

New Teacher Evaluation Standards Begin this Year

Under the hotly contested school reform law pushed by the governor this year, teacher evaluations for the first time will be tied to student performance.

Home Energy Savings Workshop

Medicare 101, for Seniors

Senior Seminar: Taking the Mystery out of Medicare

Middetown Cooperative Preschool Open House

Epoch Arts Fall Classes

Summer Stories for Preschoolers

Free Workshop: Energy Conservation through Lighting

East Hampton High School Talent Show

Free Home Energy Basics Workshop

Free Workshop: “Healthy Home Makeover: Taking the Stress Out of Parenting and Teaching”

Prom Trial updos $10.00

Math & Science Day

"Life is Short, Where's Your Party Pants?"

Unicorn Writers Conference

AARP Driver Safety Class

Informational Session on Hearing Loss at East Hampton Senior Center