Take a compelling look at Afghanistan's ancient cities, with professor Theodore Sawruk.
Over the past few months there have been several conversations about dogs off-leash on trails and owners not cleaning up after their animals
See how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in Middlesex County and across CT.
On February 24th, the First Congregational Church of Essex will be holding a prayer vigil for those who lost their lives to Covid-19.
The Chester Food Pantry is in need of several food items, please see the list below.
"We need to make it safer and easier for everyone to make their voice heard in the voting booth," Palm writes.
Since his arrival at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Arvy has been rehabilitating and recovering from frostbite and pneumonia.
Essex docks had an interesting visitor recently; an American Coot, sometimes referred to as mud hens.
The winner of this week's sports-themed cover Facebook contest is this beautiful sailboat race from Jane Reilly. Congratulations!
Chester meetings this week
Meetings this week happening in Deep River
Meetings this week in Essex
Athlete Of The Month At Homefield
The Department of Revenue Services will no longer send out bulk paper state tax forms or instructions to town halls or public libraries.
Propelling the town forward and into the future, the Essex Board of Selectmen were happy to discuss new Town Transfer Station initiatives.
The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area.
The Essex Library is hosting; Basic Winter Bird Identification Zoom Presentation on February 25 at 5:30 p.m.
State Representative Christine Palm writes a letter addressing concerns about where and how to schedule vaccine appointments.
Michael Barile, Principal of Valley Regional High School, has announced the following Honor Roll for Grades 9 - 12 for the 2nd Quarter
The town of Essex has joined Deep River as being among the towns in the state that are currently in the orange zone for Covid positive cases
A breakdown of the number of Covid-19 cases in the town of Essex.
A fun way to try new restaurants in the area is to participate in Middlesex County's sixth annual Taste of Middlesex County.
The Essex Library will resume hosting a Bereavement Support Group on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month at 5 p.m. on Zoom.
The Chester Board of Selectman unanimously decided to join the Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management (CCSMM).
The Essex Fire Department asks that residents and businesses keep fire hydrants clear of snow during storms.
On Wednesday, February 17, a positive Covid-19 case impacted Valley Regional High School.
The search for the new Assistant Superintendent in Region 4 is underway.
New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice will be discussing her latest book, The Shadowbox, for the Essex Library on Sunday, March 14.
The first annual Heartfelt Market raised $1,450 to support Deep River Fire Department and the Deep River Ambulance Association.
A letter from State Representative Christine Palm (D-36) outlines key points about the Federal Aid the tri-towns will receive.
No new positive Covid-19 cases reported in the Region 4 Schools, for the towns of Chester, Deep River and Essex. Hooray!
Submit your best sports photo from any season and any sport, for a chance to win the cover spot on our Facebook page.
Fans of winter VRHS sports are excited that although they can not watch games in person, they can still stream live events via YouTube.
The PTO is offering pizza and prizes to raise funds in a safe way.
David Good of Deep River won the Connecticut lottery with a ticket he purchased at Adam's Super Food Store.
Meetings this week in Deep River
Chester meetings happening this week.
The Marshall-Motley Scholars Program, is named after Thurgood Marshall and Judge Constance Baker Motley.
This week's photo cover contest is all about LOVE! Send in your favorite Valentine's photos for a chance to win. Happy Valentine's Day!