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By Dr. Katie Takaysu In integrative medicine, we look at the whole picture—how your body, mind, and environment work together. One small but powerful way

By Stephanie Dunn Ashley If a fire starts, you may only have two minutes to get out of the home. That’s why it’s so important

By Dr. Teresa Alasio Few things are more distressing than noticing hair thinning or extra shedding. It happens to both women and men, and, in

By Russell R. Barksdale, Jr. and Andrew J. Gerber Much attention has been directed toward involuntary health risks—microplastics in drinking water, fluoride level disputes, preservative

By Anne W. Semmes For the last two Wednesday afternoons Mary Scott Himes, the talented wife of our U. S. Congressman Jim Himes has opened

Our Fire and Police departments work throughout the year to prevent fires and crimes and protect our community from loss. Vibrant foliage, crisp mornings,

By Tom Nissley Nearby but closing soon – Music Theatre of Connecticut on US 1 in Norwalk’s great production of Jonathan Larson’s “RENT.” Call 203-454-3883

By Stuart Adelberg I find myself very sensitized lately to the issue of homelessness. This is not new for me, having spent most of my

By Geri Rhoades, Ph.D. In New Canaan, the New Canaan Beautification League (NCBL), in collaboration with the town, meticulously maintains thirty-four triangles. Each triangle has

By Russell Barksdale, Ph.D. Every emergency department visit or hospital discharge seems to end the same way: “Be sure to check in with your primary

By John Kriz “It’s just been a beautiful day,” observed Hilary Wittmann, Executive Director of the Carriage Barn Arts Center. (https://www.carriagebarn.org) That aptly describes last

By Ryan MacLean When anyone thinks of where they can view the most magical spectacles in the animal kingdom, minds instantly wander to far off

By Dr. Katie Takayasu I used to think frozen broccoli is one of the grossest frozen vegetables. That is until I learned how to roast

By Icy Frantz Last week I received a letter from an old friend — snail mail, on personalized stationery. Oh, how I still love that.

By Patricia Chadwick It’s not unusual these days to celebrate the birthdays of friends and relatives who are entering the decade of octogenarians. In point

By Frank Gallo March 11th. Snow from a front the night before has left a light dusting on the beach at Milford Point. A male

By Elizabeth Barhydt The first week of school in New Canaan was marked by sunlit mornings, fresh paint on walls, and children’s voices filling hallways

Every now and then, someone leaves this world whose decency feels almost old-fashioned, as if borrowed from an earlier, kinder America. Betsi Shays was one of those people. For decades in Greenwich, in New Canaan, and through

Newspapers have their own language. Their top line, that bold declaration across the front page, is not called a masthead in the way most people think. It is called a flag. The word comes from the old

Eight centuries ago, a man from Assisi stepped away from wealth and status and into poverty, prayer, and creation. Francis of Assisi did not write theological treatises; he lived them. He called the sun his brother, the
I am very excited to endorse my friend Arvind Bajaj for Town Council and encourage all my friends in New
I am an unaffiliated voter writing in support of Scott Gress for Town Council. My wife Allison and I have
There’s a lot of folks out there that support Kim Norton for good reason. New Canaan needs strong-willed representatives who
I love this town. And I love Kim Norton. Municipalities governed by one-party rule can suffer from predictable ailments. The
Dear Editor: I write in support of the Republican candidates for Board of Education, Hugo Alves, Phil Hogan and Julie
On Saturday, October 18th, the New Canaan Land Trust had the privilege of being the beneficiary of The Exchange Club
Municipal elections really matter as the actions of New Canaan Town Council can impact our residents’ lives every single day.
On Saturday, October 18th, the New Canaan Land Trust had the privilege of being the beneficiary of The Exchange Club
They say all politics is local, but these days it’s sometimes hard to see it. Media coverage of national politics
I’ve known Kim Norton for many years — we raised our families together here in New Canaan through St. Aloysius
The US Supreme Court has determined that ballot access for candidates and voter rights are “inextricably intertwined”. Recent letters have
Please join me in supporting Josh Kaye for election to New Canaan’s Board of Education. With his legal training, Josh
Please join me in voting for Board of Education candidates Erica Schwedel, Josh Kaye and Kate Brambilla by Nov 4.
I am endorsing Pavla Levin for a seat on the New Canaan Town Council. My experience on the Town Council
Within nine months of moving to New Canaan, I quickly found people who shared my values of community, family, and
Dear Sir or Madam, As a member of the New Canaan Democratic Town Committee, I urge your readers to support