Helping the Ukraine People
Letter to the Editor Thank you to the National Iron Bank for collecting supplies for Ukraine. Many of us want to help the Ukraine people. It is nice to have a place to drop supplies off locally and know they will be delivered where they are needed. JoAnn Gundlach
Honoring Our Military Heroes
Two names to be added to memorial remembrances this year By Brian Hutchins Have you noticed that the plaques of the World War I monument at Memorial Green have been missing? The Norfolk Veterans Affairs Office, with help from all veterans in town, are adding a name to the memorial plaque this year, and also […]
Dr. Thomas J. Vergo, Jr. (1943-2022)
Dr. Thomas J. Vergo, Jr., esteemed prosthodontist and maxillofacial dentist, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away after a long illness on March 7, 2022. Tom was born on May 29, 1943 in New Orleans, La., the oldest son of the late Hazel and Thomas J. Vergo, Sr. Tom was born into a […]
Christopher S. O’Connor (1972-2022)
Christopher Shawn O’Connor, 49, of Norfolk, passed away on March 3, 2022 in Colebrook, Conn. Born December 6, 1972, in Torrington, Christopher was the son of the late Patrick B. and Frances P. O’Connor, also of Norfolk. He graduated from Northwestern Regional #7 High School’s class of 1990. After graduation, he moved to Denver, Colo. […]
The Hidden Life in Trees
Text by Susannah WoodPhoto by Wiley Wood The first butterfly drifting through our woods in spring is the mourning cloak, its red-brown wings dabbed with pale blue, edged in cream. It survived the long winter in a semi-dormant state filled, most likely sheltering in a hollow tree or log. If you’re lucky, you may see […]
Farmers Market Makes Plans for the Future
New generation of market planners needed for continuity Text by Jude MeadPhoto by Lisa Auclair As the weather warms and gardens get planted, thoughts naturally turn to the Norfolk Farmers Market. For the past 16 springs, the community has looked forward to the excitement of opening day, knowing the season will bring plenty of fresh […]
Cook, For Goodness Sake!
Remembrance Borscht By Linda Garrettson Several years ago, I had the pleasure of traveling from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans Siberian Railroad with my godson, Max. Fascinating glimpses of China and Mongolia sped past our window as we made our way to Moscow. Endless stretches of Siberian tundra, forests and Lake Baikal graced the […]
Nothing Special
March Weather by Russell Russ An accurate description of March’s weather this year would be that it was unremarkable. Last year it was warm, sunny and nice. If you like snow, however, last year was terrible because it was the least snowy March on record. This March was middle of the pack in just about […]
And Then the Sun Came Out
Text by Russell RussPhoto by Andra Moss A strong cold front with thunder, lightning, hail, heavy rain and straight-line winds, burst into town around 4:30 pm on April 14. The storm intensified as it approached town. Norfolk was the only town in the state with level of damage. There was considerable localized severe damage caused […]
Well-Known Norfolk Author Publishes Her First Memoir
Text by Patricia PlattPhoto courtesy of Courtney Maum Norfolk’s acclaimed author, Courtney Maum, will launch her first memoir, The Year of the Horses, at the Norfolk Library on May 3, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. During the event, she and author Elisa Altman will explore how Maum’s love of horseback riding helped her regain physical and […]
