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How and Where Our Community is Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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In 1986 on January 20th, the United States officially recognized Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with an observance day dedicated to reflecting on his...

The Growing Problem of Homelessness

Baldwin Center: Jewel of Stratford

Energy, Vulnerability, and the Promise of the Microgrid

Breast Cancer Awareness

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026-Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Adult Winter Reading ProgramContact: Stratford Library Monday, January 26, 2026-Monday, March 9, 2026 Volleyball ClinicLocation: Flood Middle SchoolTime: 6:15-7:15 PM...

Solstice Spiral Meditation

Holiday Concert: New England Guitar Society

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Stratford Library Concert Series Begins on Sunday

Columns

Stratford: The Stories We Tell

Stratford’s Aspirational, Amorist Aviator

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Stanley Beach was a man born of great privilege into an “aristocratic” family with deep roots in Stratford. He was a direct descendant of...
Talking Transportation

By Night Boat From Hartford To NYC

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On this holiday weekend, let’s revisit a column from last year about an old fashioned means of transportation. Flashback 200 years. You have to travel...

Stratford’s One Time “Un”valentine

Yale Rep Offers Improv Theatre

Your Car Has a Face — and the DMV Is Judging It

Black History Month in Stratford

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Guest Essays

The Problem with “Tough Guys” and Apologies

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For some leaders, refusing to apologize is a sign of strength. Apologies are often seen as a weakness or as proof that a leader...

Hoydick Campaign Funding

The Last Laugh?

EDUCATION

Stratford Administrator Named Assistant Principal of the Year

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Stratford Public Schools is proud to announce that Lea DiStefano, Assistant Principal at Eli Whitney Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Elementary Assistant...

Bunnell High School Second Quarter Honor Roll Students

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Grade 12 First Honors Jaeden Elton Abraham, Brandon Acosta Pena, Alexander Acosta, David Elijah Acosta, Soleil Natalia Acosta, Emely Ondina Aguillon, Jayden Omar Alicea, MiKayla...

Bunnell Unified Team Recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School

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Stratford Public Schools proudly recognized the Bunnell High School Special Olympics Unified team with the official unveiling and raising of the Unified Champion School...

Early Childhood Education

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The State of Early Childhood, A System in Transition, which is a recent statistic published by the Connecticut Voices for Children Executive Summary in...

World Teachers’ Day–Let Us Celebrate

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We’ve been, globally, celebrating teachers since 1994, thanks to the efforts of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), who, according to their...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Letter from the Editor

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Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, February is the month that we celebrate love, as well as the history, accomplishments, and journeys of Black people. In this week’s issue,...

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Poem: Hand on Heart

Readers Theatre Set for Stratford Library

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