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Clean Living: Refuse Single-Use Plastics to Reduce Plastic Pollution

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Submitted by Sarah Neal, Haddam Sustainability Committee   (October 29, 2026) --- Since the 1970s, the catchy phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” has reminded us to reduce...

A Spooky Family Tradition at HKYFS Trunk or Treat

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Submitted by Lindsey Carlson (October 21, 2026) --- The Annual Haddam Trunk or Treat, hosted by Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYS), brought community spooky...

Got Plastic Bags? Recycle Them Here!

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Submitted by Mary Nork, Haddam Sustainability Committee   (October 11, 2026) --- Many of us have become aware of the carbon...

Higganum Man Completes Marathon of a Different Kind: A Race in Connecticut’s 169 Towns

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Submitted by Marc Adelberg   (October 1, 2026) --- Connecticut may be a small state, but it packs in 169 towns....

A Tribute to Marge DeBold (1935-2026)

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By Philip Devlin   (September 30, 2026) --- It was my privilege to have been Marge DeBold’s friend for the past...

Message from KWO: Break the Silence

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By Clark Judge   (September 23, 2026) --- A recent Connecticut study revealed that while the state’s overall murder rate declined...

A Look Back at Past Two Referenda on HKHS Renovations

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By Philip R. Devlin   (September 21, 2026) --- The first referendum for a renovation of the District high school occurred...

Huge Impact of HK Middle School Student’s 9/11 Poem Recalled 25 Years Later

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By Philip R. Devlin   (September 16, 2026) --- Higganum 8th grader Chelsea Griswold was just 13 years old in my...

History of the Local Cost of District 17 School Construction, 1948 to the Present

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By Philip R. Devlin (September 7, 2026) --- Haddam Elementary School was built in 1948 with additions made in 1952...

A Tribute To Ray Churchill: Longtime District 17 Music Teacher

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By Philip R. Devlin   (September 6, 2026) ---Ray Churchill began his teaching career at the old Haddam Junior High School...

Higganum Teen Earns Three Medals at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

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Submitted by Amy Tenbrunsel and Reagan Aronson (September 3, 2026) --- Aedan Tenbrunsel of Higganum, a Senior at Haddam-Killingworth High...

Higganum Man Publishes New Book, “Forgiveness for Change”

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Submitted by Anthony Keane   (September 2, 2026) --- Anthony Keven Keane of Higganum has turned deeply personal experiences of trauma,...

A Sprightly Sight, A Summer Visitor: Dragonflies

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Submitted by GM Huff   (August 28, 2026) --- According to Joshua's Trust Nature Conservation Organization, Connecticut is home to more...

UCCHH Presents Organ Concert September 13th

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Submitted by UCCHH   (August 21, 2026) --- The United Congregational Church of Haddam and Higganum (UCCHH) is pleased to announce...

Living Well in Your Clothes

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Submitted by Sarah Neal, Haddam Sustainability Committee (June 26, 2026) --- Summer is upon us, and that means warm, even...

Patriotism in Pictures: Photos from Rocks and Fences in Haddam

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Submitted by Lisa Murphy (June 20, 2026) --- Lisa Murphy of Haddam submitted several photos with patriotic themes from around...

A Day of Celebration for HK Mentoring Program

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Submitted by Ray Galloway (June 19, 2026) --- On May 29, 2026, there was an event that celebrated multiple friendships...

Valentine’s Day the Old-Fashioned Way: Say It with a Postcard!

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By Philip R. Devlin (February 14, 2026)  ---  Postcards first evolved in Europe in the late 19th century. Originally, cards...

Clean Living: Moving Toward a Zero-Waste Kitchen

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Submitted by Sarah Neal, Haddam Sustainability Committee (April 2, 2026) --- I recently saw a poster that read “There is...

Buzzy Levin’s Diamond Legacy

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By Janice Sina (May 8, 2026) --- What does a pair of diamond pendant earrings have to do with a...

A Tribute to Tom Grasso (1973-2026) Heroic Soldier, Teacher and Coach

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By Phil Devlin (May 12, 2026) --- On June 10, 2016, Higganum’s Tom Grasso, a 1991 HKHS grad, former Haddam-Killingworth...

A Game-Winning Triple: HKHS Softball Coach and His Two Star Players

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By Clark Judge (May 13, 2026) --- Maybe it’s because he’s been coaching the Haddam-Killingworth High School softball team the...

A Day of Celebration for HK Mentoring Program

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Submitted by Ray Galloway (June 19, 2026) --- On May 29, 2026, there was an event that celebrated multiple friendships...

Patriotism in Pictures: Photos from Rocks and Fences in Haddam

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Submitted by Lisa Murphy (June 20, 2026) --- Lisa Murphy of Haddam submitted several photos with patriotic themes from around...

Living Well in Your Clothes

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Submitted by Sarah Neal, Haddam Sustainability Committee (June 26, 2026) --- Summer is upon us, and that means warm, even...

UCCHH Presents Organ Concert September 13th

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Submitted by UCCHH   (August 21, 2026) --- The United Congregational Church of Haddam and Higganum (UCCHH) is pleased to announce...

A Sprightly Sight, A Summer Visitor: Dragonflies

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Submitted by GM Huff   (August 28, 2026) --- According to Joshua's Trust Nature Conservation Organization, Connecticut is home to more...

Higganum Man Publishes New Book, “Forgiveness for Change”

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Submitted by Anthony Keane   (September 2, 2026) --- Anthony Keven Keane of Higganum has turned deeply personal experiences of trauma,...

Higganum Teen Earns Three Medals at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

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Submitted by Amy Tenbrunsel and Reagan Aronson (September 3, 2026) --- Aedan Tenbrunsel of Higganum, a Senior at Haddam-Killingworth High...

A Tribute To Ray Churchill: Longtime District 17 Music Teacher

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By Philip R. Devlin   (September 6, 2026) ---Ray Churchill began his teaching career at the old Haddam Junior High School...

History of the Local Cost of District 17 School Construction, 1948 to the Present

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By Philip R. Devlin (September 7, 2026) --- Haddam Elementary School was built in 1948 with additions made in 1952...

Huge Impact of HK Middle School Student’s 9/11 Poem Recalled 25 Years Later

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By Philip R. Devlin   (September 16, 2026) --- Higganum 8th grader Chelsea Griswold was just 13 years old in my...