Kimberly Kenna Submitted by Friends of Gillette Castle State Park At the visitor center of Gillette Castle on May 16, inventors and artists of all ages can try their hand at designing innovative doors like those inside the famous Castle. Local author Kimberly Kenna will be hosting a creative workshop inspired by William Gillette and the new middle-grade novel “Lola Gillette and the Summer of Second Chances.” Attendees are invited to help re-imagine the castle’s famous 47 door

Jen and Kaylee Lowy and their dog Aria from Crafting For The Win at last year's event. Submitted by Lauren Pszczolkowski, Economic Development Coordinator After launching the East Haddam Heritage Markets last year, I’m excited to bring it back for a second season — with a few changes based on what we learned along the way. The markets will kick off in May and run on the last Wednesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the East Haddam Grange at 488 Town St. The goal is s

David Alexandre Winter is an acclaimed performer here and in Europe. By Nancy Thompson The Gold and Platinum records mounted on the walls of David Alexandre Winter’s recording studio at his home in Moodus tell the story of his international fame as a singer-songwriter with millions of records sold throughout Europe. They do not, however, tell of good fortune and bad, family lost and found and perseverance in the face of adversity that is the story of his life. Winter - then k

Submitted by EHFD EMS Captain Melanie Kolek On April 4, the East Haddam Fire Department, East Haddam Fire Department Auxiliary and East Haddam Economic Development Commission welcomed more than 200 families from across the community to its annual Easter Egg Hunt, held this year at Goodspeed Airport. On a gorgeous morning, and with the help of dedicated department members and volunteers, more than 10,000 colorful eggs were gathered up across the airfield grounds. Children of

Firefighter Vadj Parkus presented with 50 years of Service award. Submitted by EHFD EMS Captain Melanie Kolek The East Haddam Fire Department gathered for its annual awards night dinner to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and service of its members. The evening highlighted milestones in years of service, acts of heroism, and outstanding contributions to the department and community. Service Awards Members were honored for reaching significant service milestones: Fiv

River Valley Provisions Chili Champions Submitted by VFW Post 3336 On March 21, the East Haddam/Moodus VFW Post 3336 hosted their second annual Chili Cook-off and raised $2,654 for their Veteran Relief Fund. This fund provides emergency and short-term support for local veterans and active-duty service members (including their families) and spouses of deceased veterans in need (such as food, fuel, lodging). River Valley Provisions from Tylerville returned and defended their ti

By State Rep. Irene Haines After careful consideration and thoughtful discussions with my family, I have made the decision that I will not seek re-election as State Representative for Connecticut’s 34 th District when my current term concludes. Serving the residents of the 34 th District - East Haddam, East Hampton, and Salem, and previously Colchester prior to redistricting, has been one of the greatest honors of my life. When I first decided to run for office, it was root

Residents gathered at the East Haddam Community Center this week for a winter wellness workshop focused on maintaining physical and mental well-being during the colder months. The session included light movement, stress-management techniques, and guided discussion, drawing participants of all ages. Organizers described the turnout as encouraging and said similar programs are being planned for early spring. Community leaders praised the event as another example of East Haddam’

East Haddam officials released the town’s seasonal road maintenance schedule this week, outlining planned repairs, drainage improvements, and resurfacing projects expected to take place as winter conditions ease. The Department of Public Works emphasized that the work will focus on preserving road safety while minimizing disruptions to daily travel. Residents may see increased activity along rural roadways over the next several weeks. Updates will be shared through the town’s

East Haddam Fire Department Welcomes New Volunteer Recruits The East Haddam Fire Department welcomed several new volunteer recruits this week, continuing a long-standing tradition of community-based service and emergency preparedness. Department officials said the new volunteers will undergo training over the coming months, supporting both emergency response and community outreach initiatives. Fire Chief Daniel Harris noted that volunteer service remains vital to maintaining