The local Haitian community in Deep River is joining with the Rotary Clubs of Deep River, Essex, and Chester as well as the Interact Club at Valley Regional High School, to raise funds in at atmosphere of cultural diversity and sharing on Tuesday, February 23rd from 6 - 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church [...]

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Middlesex United Way on 2010-02-03.   Patti Anne Vassia, center, accepts the Community Service Award from Middlesex United Way Executive Director Kevin Wilhelm and Board President Faith Jackson from the City of Middletown at Middlesex United Way's annual meeting on Jan.

We received the following notice from First Selectman Tom Marsh's email newsletter: The Chester Garden Club welcomes new members each year for exciting and informative programs.

By: Charles Stannard CHESTER - Democratic State Senator Eileen Daily of Westbrook, who has represented the 33rd State Senatorial district since 1992, confirmed that she would seek a tenth term this year at a Chester gathering of area Democrats Wednesday evening.

By Charles Stannard CHESTER-The three Democratic candidates for attorney general appeared together for the first time Wednesday at a forum for 33rd Senate district Democrats held at the Brush Mill restaurant on Route 148.

By Charles Stannard CHESTER - The grand list of taxable property for 2009 shows a tiny increase of three hundredths of a percent that will generate minimal new tax revenue for the 2010-2011 town budget.

From a press release provided by Cary Hull: Beginning this month, Chester Village West will host a monthly exhibit of works by Chester artists and photographers.

Parishioners To Sleep Outside In Solidarity with - The members of 10 churches hope to raise awareness of homelessness in Middlesex County by sleeping outside on Saturday night.

From a press release: Chester, CT, January 15, 2010 - Residents of shoreline communities who have thought of joining a local synagogue have a unique opportunity to do so over the next few months for a small fee.

By: Cary Hull CHESTER - The cold gray shades of winter are about to be blown away with a blast of color and steamy heat.

Starting Saturday, February 6, 2009, bus service from Chester to Old Saybrook will begin in Chester center at 9:00 am, an hour earlier than the current schedule.

By: Charles Stannard REGION 4- Region 4 school boards are offering an early retirement incentive to teachers at district schools in Chester, Deep river and Essex.

Submitted by Julie Amenta , Congregation Beth Shalmon Rodfe Zedek, on 2010-01-15.   All are invited to attend the Feb.

Interested in memoir writing? On Friday January 15, Lary Bloom and Suzanne Levine begin a six-week course at Chester Village West, and still have two openings for last-minute registration.

From a press release provided by Cary Hull: Ice carvers are invited to participate in the 20th Annual Chester Winter Carnivale Ice Carving Competition, to be held Sunday, Feb.

By Charles Stannard CHESTER - Town Democrats have selected a 21-member Democratic town Committee for the 2010-2012 term, leaving four spots open for other interested Democrats.

Religious Life Submitted by Julie Amenta , Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek , on 2010-01-06.   Avodah Dance Ensemble to perform at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek in Chester, on Jan.

Special for Seniors Submitted by Estuary Council of Seniors Inc., Estuary Council of Seniors , on 2010-01-05.   The Estuary Council Regional Senior Center is looking for Meals on Wheels volunteers to deliver meals in the Chester are on Wednesdays, in the Killingworth area on Wednesdays and Fridays, in the Madison area on Thursdays, and in the ...

Submitted by Mary Dickerson, Portland Economic Development Commission, on 2009-12-29.   Are you concerned about Connecticut's economic crisis and its' impact on small communities like Portland? The Portland Economic Development Commission recognizes this concern as it continues its Informational Breakfast Series.

So long to the oughts, or the oh-ohs, or whatever you like to call the first decade of this new millennium.