From the Publisher: Hi-Ho Farmers!

Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident, congratulates Charlie Holland at his 85th birthday held on July 17th at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, Stonington. Charlie Holland and his All Stars’ CD is available for purchase at Tom’s News, Water Street, Stonington Boro.

by Alexis Ann

“To [...]

Whit Davis, A Great American Farmer!

story & photos by Alexis Ann

Outstanding In His Field! Whit Davis began farming the Stanton-Davis Farm at the age of 11 and at the age of 86 years young he continues to do what he does best– farm.

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Farmers’ Dinner Features Connecticut Edibles At Octagon

Farmer Extrodinaire Whit Davis, Stanton-Davis Farm, Stonington, offered his expertise for the Johnny Cakes, which the Octagon made for the first of their Farmers’ Dinner series on Monday, June 28th.

story & photos by Don Church & Tony Schillaci

The first of a series of three “Farmers’ Dinner” evenings was enjoyed [...]

John Whitman “Whit” Davis Celebrates 85 Years and is Named ‘Farmer of the Century’

story & photos by Alexis Ann

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On the first day of August, John “Whit” Davis of the Stanton-Davis Homestead, Stonington, celebrated his 85th birthday at Sunday’s Farmer’s Market held on the grounds of [...]