Stone Walls – Built to Last the Test of Times
It’s Only Natural By Jude Mead If stonewalls could talk, they would have centuries of stories to tell and would reveal a wealth of history. According to Susan Allport, author of “Sermons in Stone,” stonewalls date back to the agricultural era of the late 1700s. “Stonewalls have a checkered past in terms of how they […]
How Will the Covid Pandemic End?
The Body Scientific By Richard Kessin In an extraordinary 20 months, science has tackled the SARS-CoV-2 virus (the novel coronavirus that can lead to Covid-19) and made vaccines for adults and children. Scientists have developed monoclonal antibodies that help if given early, and we now have the first drugs that could stop infections or tilt […]
Kick-Starting a Healthy Eating Journey
Cook! For Goodness Sake By Linda Garrettson Everyone has a story, and mine relates to the great understanding that food is medicine. This is how it began… Twenty years ago, I bumped into Brett Hellerman at a party. He asked me how I felt. “Not so good, Brett,” I replied, while mentally listing the dozen […]
March Meeting of the Board of Selectman
Eye on Town Government by Ruth Melville The Board of Selectman approved five appointees to the Farmers Market Committee at the March 3 meeting. They are Marie-Christine Perry, Jennie Rackliffe, Richard Tomaselli, George Vinick and Chad Achenbach. First Selectman Matt Riiska said that he had spoken with the market manager, Lisa Auclair, and that the […]
A Land of Fire and Ice … And Marshmallows
The weather on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, was very cold but beautifully sunny—perfect for skaters, curlers and hockey players to get out on the ice at the town skating rink. As part of WIN Weekend, the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department not only prepared the ice but also provided a bonfire, hot cider and the fixings […]
Coronavirus Testing Heats Up as Cold Weather Arrives
by Susannah Wood Now that cases are steeply on the rise again in much of Connecticut and across the country, more of us will probably be looking for a coronavirus test. Know that insurers in this state are required to cover the cost of these tests. For those without insurance, Walgreens in Torrington and certain […]
Group Forms to Study Effects of Climate Change in Norfolk
by Mike Cobb I grew up in Norfolk with clear memories of four distinct seasons: muddy, green springs; pleasant, mild summers; cool, colorful falls; and long, frigid winters. But today we have a crazy mix of unpredictable weather. Snow on Mother’s Day last spring, a hot, dry summer with water levels alarmingly low at Tobey […]
Churches Adapt and Uplift at Christmas
by Kelly Kandra Hughes Last spring, many churches in the northwest corner of Connecticut suspended communal worship services in response to the Coronavirus. They had no idea at the time that this decision would include Easter Sunday, the most sacred and well-attended holy day on the Christian calendar. Most churches had returned to in-person worship […]
The Quickening Pace of Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery, and a Question Not Answered
The Body Scientific by Richard Kessin Three vaccines have passed Phase 3 tests—that last step before submitting the data to the FDA for an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). These are the two vaccines made by Pfizer and by Moderna, both of which consist of an mRNA molecule wrapped in lipid. When injected into muscles the […]
Geer Village Fights Covid Outbreak
Local retirement homes remain on alert by Ruth Melville Covid-19 cases are on the rise throughout the United States, and the state of Connecticut is no exception. Although the Northwest Corner has fared comparatively well, the Connecticut Department of Public Health is currently (as of Nov. 20) listing several towns in our area—Goshen, Torrington, North […]
