Don’t Forget Pets During the Holidays

by Sam Mazzotta

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are moving into full swing as we prepare for Thanksgiving, with Christmas and New Year’s approaching fast. And amid all the bustle, it’s important to remember our pets and keep them safe.

Melanie Monteiro, the author of “The [...]

Fleas Teach Kids About Life

story and photo by Amy Pjura

CJ Connolly, Noank, shares her book, “Wil, Fitz, and Flea Named T.”

Meet Mr. T. He is a wise, old flea that helps his new friends Wil and Fitz find what they are looking for and teaches them a thing or two about life along [...]

Students Read to Pen Pals

story & photo by Amy Pjura

As Dr. Suess’ Cat In The Hat and the Read Across America Team toured across the United States to give the gift of reading to school children, many local schools participated in their own reading events. I was invited to join the children of [...]

Puppets Take the Stage This Holiday

by Tony Schillaci and Don Church

Christmas arrived early this year – on December 7th at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam. But – good news! – it will still be Christmas through Sunday, January 4th as Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas delights audiences young and old, and all of us [...]