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Exquisite eats at new Frank Food Co.

KENT — Frank Food Company opened on Main Street on May 1 and has already become destination dining for residents and visitors alike. 

“We already have regular customers,” said owner Frank Way.

After a robust career in the corporate world as a creative director and consultant, Way found himself losing interest in those ventures and ready for something new.

The seed for Frank Food Company was planted in Way’s mind by the owner of Heron American Craft Gallery, Ellen Corsell, in October 2018.

“One day she said to me,...

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Learning that fresh is always an option

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 8:48am
By
Elyse Sadtler

KENT — Summer is the season of warm weather, sunshine and, of course, fresh local produce. 
In Litchfield County, agriculture is still a way of life for some families, and the fresh fruits and vegetables they grow grace farmstands that range from roadside tables to elaborate buildings to actual stores.
Yet despite the abundance of locally grown fare, many people are not taking advantage of what farms have to offer, opting for the grocery store instead of farmers  markets for their weekly food shopping.

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Fresh flavors of Korea in Namoo

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 8:40am
By
Elyse Sadtler

KENT — Namoo Korean Restaurant, Kent’s newest eatery, opened its doors for business on Thursday,  June 21. Located in the Village Green shopping center across from Union Savings Bank, the restaurant has been well-received with an overall positive response from patrons.
Owners Chuck and Sarah Lee are originally from Korea. When they emigrated to the United States, they settled in New York City, where their three children were born.  Before opening Namoo, they managed the seafood departments at both Sharon Farm Market and the Bantam Market.

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Board of Ed’s new grading practices are a ‘huge shift’

Tue, 07/03/2018 - 8:59am
By
Elyse Sadtler

KENT — Kent Center School (KCS) teachers and the Board of Education hosted a community forum on Tuesday, June 19, to explain to parents and community members the new grading practices that are being introduced at the school.
Grading has been a point of contention this past school year. Region One School District Superintendent Pamela Vogel introduced new grading practices the day before the beginning of school in August 2017, leaving teachers scrambling as they tried to understand, implement and explain the procedures to parents. 

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In search of the healing chaga mushroom

Tue, 07/03/2018 - 8:57am
By
Elyse Sadtler

KENT — On bright, crisp winter days, Gerry Moerschell is likely to be snowshoeing through the forests in search of a prized treasure. He’s not looking for buried artifacts or hidden gold; he’s searching for chaga mushrooms.

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Free summer music series enlivens the Kent Green

Tue, 07/03/2018 - 8:51am

KENT — Kent Park and Recreation presents free Concerts on the Lawn on July 19 and 26 and Aug. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.  on the Green at Town Hall. The inclement-weather site is the Kent Community House.
The June 28 concert featured acoustic duo Heather and Tobias. 

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Farming, trips and more at Camp Kent’s day program

Wed, 06/27/2018 - 8:51am

KENT — Registration for Camp Kent, a summer day camp program open to youngsters entering grades one through eight in the fall of 2018, is ongoing. 
Camp will run to Aug. 17, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Emery Park, 42 Segar Mountain Road (Route 341) in Kent. The camp day includes sports and games, arts and crafts, snack and lunch time (campers provide their own) and swimming.

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Saturday protestors expressed hope for a happy ending

Wed, 06/27/2018 - 8:51am
By
Lans Christensen

KENT — Families Belong Together is planning a nationwide day of protest Saturday, June 30. Unable to comply with that date, Kent residents Jane Zatlin and Janet Rivkin hastily, and effectively, arranged for Kent to participate with the national movement — albeit a week early. 
Mylar blankets, like those covering the masses of immigrant children separated from their families, became the symbol of the day at the protest on Falcon Field. 
Jane thought that laying them on the ground made a stronger statement than wearing them. 

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Sunny future awaits Kent Center School Class of 2018

Wed, 06/27/2018 - 8:48am
By
Lans Christensen

KENT —The promotion ceremony for the Kent Center School Class of 2018 was held outside on Wednesday, June 20, and thanks to Principal Florence Budge and her positive thoughts, the cloudy skies never produced a drop of rain.
The 30 members of the class formed the processional and took their places to the traditional melody of “Pomp & Circumstance.” The Pledge of Allegiance and “The Star-Spangled Banner” followed as did a hearty welcome from Principal Budge — who confidently promised a rain-free event.

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Learning to love nature in an outdoor classroom

Wed, 06/13/2018 - 12:04pm
By
Molly Aiudi

KENT — Kent Center School held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 7, to celebrate its outdoor classroom, with students from kindergarten to eighth grade in attendance.
Also there were community  members and political candidates Brian Ohler, who is running for re-election as state representative for the 64th District; his opponent, Maria Horn; and David Lawson, who is running for state senator for the 30th District.
Josh Swzed, who is a seventh- and eighth-grade teacher at the school, was the master of ceremonies. 

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Grading discussion: June 19

Wed, 06/13/2018 - 9:20am
By
Elyse Sadtler

KENT — Kent Center School Principal Florence Budge was twice recognized for her service to Kent Center School (KCS) at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, June 6, in anticipation of her retirement at the end of the school year. 
Budge has been principal at KCS since 2012.
On behalf of state Sen. Craig Miner (R-30) and himself, state Rep. Brian Ohler (R-64) presented Budge with an official citation from the Connecticut General Assembly. 

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