Hampton News

School Stuff Submitted by Teddie Sleight, EASTCONN, on 2009-11-19.   Brown University photo Dr.

Submitted by Annette Kowalczyk, BSA Troop 57, on 2009-11-20.   Boy Scout Troop 57 will conduct a bottle drive on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of American Distilling & Manufacturing Company, Inc., 31 East High Street , next to Island Coffee Traders.

Submitted by Linda Wallace, Wreaths Across America, on 2009-11-18.   John Walker Jessie Klemyk, Fife and Drum Corp., American Legion Post 197 SAL President Richard Walz, and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 197 President Lori Palatine present wreaths at the Marlborough Veterans Memorial.

Submitted by Linda Wallace on 2009-11-04.   The "Wreaths Across America" ceremony this year will be conducted on Saturday, Dec.

Now I know how Chicken Little feels. And also Scrat, that saber-toothed squirrel from the Ice Age films, and his adventures with that solitary acorn.

The public is invited to the reception of "Harvest Time," an exhibit by Rosemary Connor, who is known locally and nationally for her art.

The Town of Hampton was recently awarded the highest rating in the international Communities in Bloom competition.

Government Announcements Submitted by Nancy Hasselman on 2009-10-13.   A sewer use charge for property owners connected to the town's sewers is due and payable to the East Hampton collector of revenue by Nov.

Submitted by Elisa Eaton on 2009-10-07.   Provided by Wesleyan Potters Kyle O'Neil of East Hampton stands with a peice of her artwork, which is featured in an exhibit at Wesleyan Potters in Middletown.

A new exhibit, featuring more than 40 pieces of work by the artist members of the Marlborough Arts Center, is currently on view through Nov.

Doris Scalia O'Rourke will be honored as the town's Democrat of the year at the Hilton Garden Inn on Sept.

Religious Life Submitted by Jill Walker on 2009-09-16.   The Congregational Church of East Hampton will have a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct.

The Colchester Land Trust's "Discover Colchester" hike Sept. 20 will explore the site of the abandoned Civilian Conservation Corps' Camp Stewart within the Salmon River State Forest.

This comment was emailed to us directly by a reader named "TM," age 49, of East Hampton, Conn.

Not only do they leave bright red, itchy bumps, there's now another reason to avoid mosquitoes like never before.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by East Hampton Pack 57 on 2009-08-31.   East Hampton Cub Scout Pack 57 will hold its joining night for the 2009/2010 year on Monday, Sept.

Lose yourself in the wild labyrinth of a wounded war veteran's experiences as he reconstructs his life with memoirs from his past.

Elementary school students in Hampton began the school year outside of the classroom on Wednesday.

Police say a 70-year-old woman died and a 25-year-old man is facing drunken driving charges after a head-on crash in Glocester, Rhode Island, over the weekend.

A Connecticut woman is dead following a three-car accident that injured two other people in Glocester Saturday night.