Get the PFAS Out of Our Woods
By Susannah Wood The recent ouster of three athletes at the Olympics for using ski/snowboard waxes containing PFAS (forever chemicals) should be a wakeup call to all of us who enjoy winter fun here in the Northwest Corner. If you have old cross-country ski wax hanging around, it may well contain these dangerous substances because […]
Norfolk Children’s Foundation is a Living Legacy of Dorothy Satherlie
Dorothy “Dottie” Jane Satherlie, a woman whose life spanned over a century of profound change and even more profound service, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 29, 2026. At 102 years old, Dottie leaves behind a legacy defined by her unwavering commitment to education, her deep-rooted faith, and a family that stretches across […]
Mike Case Lived Life to the Fullest
Edward “Mike” Case, Jr. passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2026, at the age of 75. Mike was the loving son of the late Edward Case, Sr. and Virginia (Jasmin) Case. Mike was born and raised in Colebrook. From a very young age Mike worked in the woods, logging with his father and at times […]
Greening of Norfolk
Vernonia, the Weed You Need By Jill Chase It’s sad that some of the best garden plants go unknown just because of bad PR. Purely on name alone, how can baneberry, snakeroot or ragwort compete with the angelic sounding meadowsweet, Queen Anne’s lace or foxglove? Some of the best plants have the word “weed” built […]
From Freeze to Flow: Extreme Temps and the Maple Syrup Season
Reaching that ideal mix of natural conditions By Jude Mead The extreme cold and heavy snowfall this season has raised some concern among maple syrup producers. Reports of loud, cracking noises in wooded areas have set the stage for a phenomenon called “frost cracking.” During these periods of intense cold, the water and sap inside […]
Sit Right Back and You’ll Hear a Tale
With Jude Mead at the guitar and with great enthusiasm, members of the Isabella Eldridge Club defied a threatened winter storm and entered Battell Chapel on Feb. 10 for a memorable performance of an episode of “Gilligan’s Island,” a daft 1960s television comedy. Despite the best efforts of the Professor (played by Marinell Crippen, left) […]
Norfolk Weather
January 2026: Deep Freeze By Russell Russ In recent years, winter did not get going weather-wise until January or even February. Although, that was not the case last year and it was certainly not the case this year. This winter it has been cold and snowy since early December. January was about average—for a normal […]
Cook For Goodness Sake
America The Melting Pot By Linda Garrettson In celebration of the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, it seems appropriate to dedicate my food column this year to America, who we are, and what we eat. Get ready for some history lessons, and perhaps surprises that might enlighten you to what we call American […]
Creepy, Kooky, and Totally Talented
Rehearsals are in full swing for “The Addams Family Musical” at Northwestern Regional 7 High School Theatre, as students prepare for performances March 27, 28 and 29. Directed by Ann DeCerbo and John DeShazo, with choreography by Kristen Mudge, the production showcases strong local talent. Norfolk students include Domonic Salz (Lucas), Lorelai DeCerbo (Pugsley), Melanie […]
Letters To The Editor
WINter Weekend in Norfolk, 2026 Thank you Norfolk! What a weekend, everyone! Thanks to all of Norfolk for your wonderful outpouring of hospitality in the Icebox of Connecticut! From Botelle School to the Curling Club, to an artist’s studio in South Norfolk to Husky Meadows Farm in North Norfolk, the entire town put on an […]
