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Late Bloomer
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New Milford: ‘Love is in the Air’ at Gallery 25 through Feb. 28.
Gallery 25 in New Milford is turning pink and red with paintings, photographs, jewelry, pottery and more through Feb. 28
  • New Milford seeks funding for educating boaters on invasive species

  • New Milford’s VFW thanks those who supported veterans program

Kristen N. Gizzi
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New Milford: Litchfield Crossings executive director receives recognition
NEW MILFORD — The Westchester County Association named Kristen N. Gizzi to their Board of Directors. The Westchester County Association (WCA) has elected Kristen N. Gizzi, General Counsel for ECCO III Enterprises Inc, Director of Real Estate for ECCO Development, LLC Yonkers, NY, and Executive Director of Litchfield Crossings, New Milford, to their Board of Directors. ...
  • Deer Pond Farm in Sherman announces February nature programs

  • New Milford town council raises some park fees against opposition

CIAC executive director Glenn Lungarini
Sports
CIAC winter plan: no state championships, Feb. 8 start
The Sports Medicine Committee of the Connecticut State Medical Society advised the CIAC to push the regular season back from a potential Feb. 1 start.
Jeffrey Tambor offers virtual acting classes through the Ridgefield Playhouse.
Entertainment
Jeffrey Tambor offers acting classes at Ridgefield Playhouse
“Arrested Development” and “Transparent” actor Jeffrey Tambor shares his industry tricks in virtual acting classes offered through the Ridgefield Playhouse.
Preparing soups, sauces and stews is also an excellent way to incorporate nutritious ingredients such as garlic, onions, greens, grains and other bits of this and that from the refrigerator.
Arts & Leisure
Recipe: A slow cooked soup offers calm in chaotic time
Preparing soups, sauces and stews is also an excellent way to incorporate nutritious ingredients such as garlic, onions, greens, grains and leftovers from the refrigerator.
Below is a letter to the editor in this week's New Milford Spectrum. If you would like to have a letter published, send it to sfox@milfordmirror.com by noon on Monday. The word limit of 300 words is strictly enforced.
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Letter: Reader prefers the old crossword in New Milford Spectrum
Letter: Reader prefers the old crossword
News
  • Sherman Volunteer Fire Department in Sherman, Conn.
    Sherman firefighters respond to record number of calls
    In 2020, the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department responded to more calls in a single year than ever before.
    By Kendra Baker
  • Late Bloomer
    New Milford: ‘Love is in the Air’ at Gallery 25 through Feb. 28.
    Kristen Orr holding her vaccine card.
    Washington Home Care caregivers can register for COVID-19 vaccine
    The Federal Courthouse in Bridgeport
    Feds indict alleged Bridgeport gang members
    By Daniel Tepfer
    Echo Bay Marina on Candlewood Lake in Brookfield
    New Milford seeks funding for educating boaters on invasive species
    By Sandra Diamond Fox
Opinion
  • Letter: Reader prefers the old crossword in New Milford Spectrum
  • Jo Ann Jaacks: Turning unraveling into a positive
  • Letter: The kindness of strangers
  • Kent officials: ‘our gratitude ... knows no bounds’ for food bank...
  • NMHS band appreciates community ‘support’
  • ‘Hope has arrived’ this Christmas season
  • The week in thumbs up and down
Most Popular
  1. Bridgeport man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend while out on bond
  2. Conscious Cook: A slow cooked soup offers calm and comfort in chaotic times
  3. 10 real estate sales in Wilton: One over $10 million
  4. This $10 produce keeper is actually helping me eat healthier
  5. Decision on demolition request in Saratoga Springs delayed
  6. New Milford: Litchfield Crossings executive director receives recognition
  7. These Adidas joggers are $22 right now on Amazon
Sports
  • CIAC executive director Glenn Lungarini
    CIAC winter plan: no state championships, Feb. 8 start
    The Sports Medicine Committee of the Connecticut State Medical Society advised the CIAC to push the regular season back from a potential Feb. 1 start.
    By Michael Fornabaio
  • New Milford sophomore Ruby McSherry scores twice to lead host New Milford to a 2-0 win over Newtown in the SWC North final on Saturday.
    McSherry leads Green Wave to SWC North title
    By Dan Nowak
    New Milford's Claire Daniels crosses the finish line for second place during Class L cross country championship action in Manchester, Conn., on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019.
    New Milford’s quiet Daniels makes plenty of noise on course
    By Will Aldam
    New Milford goalie Daniel Rizvic (1) moves out for a save on a shot by Tech's Brandon Rodriguez (13) in the boys soccer game between New Milford and Abbott Tech high schools, Thursday afternoon at Broadview Middle School, Danbury, Conn.
    New Milford had title hopes, now just happy to be playing
    By Scott Ericson
    Football players sign a "Let Us Play" placard at a rally at Town Hall in West Hartford on Sunday, demanding a Connecticut high school football season.
    Players rally in West Hartford for a football season
    By Michael Fornabaio
Opinion
  • Letter: Reader prefers the old crossword in New Milford Spectrum
  • Jo Ann Jaacks: Turning unraveling into a positive
  • Letter: The kindness of strangers
  • Kent officials: ‘our gratitude ... knows no bounds’ for food bank...
  • NMHS band appreciates community ‘support’
  • ‘Hope has arrived’ this Christmas season
  • The week in thumbs up and down
Business
  • A People's United Bank sign displayed outside of the Stop & Shop in Milford on Friday.
    People’s Bank to phase out branches in Stop & Shop stores
    Some customers are not happy about the decision, saying that losing the convenience of banking at the supermarket could send them elsewhere.
    By Luther Turmelle
  • Van Hurd, a "Hell's Kitchen" alum who moved to Connecticut 12 years ago, is heading up Citizen Chicken and Donuts in West Hartford.
    Former ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ chef takes on fried chicken and doughnuts
    By Leeanne Griffin
    Aspetuck Animal Hospital in New Preston turned 50 in September. Founded by veterinarian Ferris Gorra, the business is now co-owned by Ferris' son, Michael Gorra, and Patricia Grinnell. Above is a photograph of Ferris examining a horse in the early years of his practice.
    Washington veterinarian reflects on his years helping animals
    By Deborah Rose
    Aspetuck Animal Hospital in New Preston turned 50 in September. Founded by veterinarian Ferris Gorra, front, the business is now co-owned by Ferris' son, Michael Gorra, and Patricia Grinnell, in back row.
    Aspetuck Animal Hospital going strong at 50
    By Deborah Rose
    People line up to register for interviews for positions at Amazon's North Haven location at a job fait in New Haven in 2019.
    Analyst: CT ‘facing worst job declines since World War II’
    By Luther Turmelle
Entertainment
  • Jeffrey Tambor offers virtual acting classes through the Ridgefield Playhouse.
    Jeffrey Tambor offers acting classes at Ridgefield Playhouse
    “Arrested Development” and “Transparent” actor Jeffrey Tambor shares his industry tricks in virtual acting classes offered through the Ridgefield Playhouse.
    By Keith Loria
  • Charter Oak Brewing Company in Danbury is offering local home delivery.
    Breweries adapt to keep taprooms open during pandemic
    By Ashley Winchester
    The Durham Farmers Market  is open Saturdays from 10 to 1 p.m. at Durham Activity Center, 350 Main Street, above the Core Club Gym.
    Winter markets offer farm fresh products
    By Ashley Winchester
    Construction on the "New Bruce" expansion and renovation continues at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich has caused the museum to temporarily close.
    ‘Growing pains’ lead Bruce Museum to temporarily close
    By TinaMarie Craven
    Weston resident Richard Wiese, host of the Emmy-winning PBS series, "Born to Explore," says one of his favorite places for hiking is the Saugatuck Blue Trail East, an easy, undulating trail which he approaches from Redding. It follows the shore of the Saugatuck Reservoir, seen here. Enjoying the view is Wiese's daughter, Sabrina.
    Saugatuck and Aspetuck trails offer fantastic vistas
    By Peter Marteka
Real Estate
  • News Historic marker granted for 1750 Mill House in Wilton
    The Wilton Historical Society recently granted a new historic marker to a historic home at 96 Old Mill Road in the town. The Damato family, which lives at the house, moved to it at 96 Old Mill Road in January, 2020, and decided soon after doing so, to have the historic marker from the Historical Society for it. The home is a 1750 John Belden Mill House. Jonathan, Jessica, Ryland, Emeline, and a Lab dog, Molson, are the Damato family pictured.
  • News 10 real estate sales in Wilton: One over $10 million
    Wilton real estate ends December, and begins January with 10 sales.
  • Real Estate On the Market: Colonial gets a contemporary update
    Georgian colonial house with a contemporary interiors at 173 Quarter Horse Lane, Fairfield.
  • Real Estate On the Market: Weston home a perfect country retreat
    Front forecourt and gardens at 29 West Branch Road, Weston.
  • Real Estate On the Market: A home for the art and nature lover
    77 Morningside Drive South, Westport
Arts and Leisure
  • Preparing soups, sauces and stews is also an excellent way to incorporate nutritious ingredients such as garlic, onions, greens, grains and other bits of this and that from the refrigerator.
    Recipe: A slow cooked soup offers calm in chaotic time
    Preparing soups, sauces and stews is also an excellent way to incorporate nutritious ingredients such as garlic, onions, greens, grains and leftovers from the refrigerator.
    By Robin Glowa
  • "Surrender the Dead" by John Burley
    Review: Secrets haunt small town in ‘Surrender the Dead’
    By TinaMarie Craven
    French drama "Lupin" has one season available on Netflix.
    Review: ‘Lupin’ offers a dazzling puzzle
    By TinaMarie Craven
    Westport resident Fred Cantor published a memoir about his life as a Knicks fan titled, "Fred From Fresh Meadows: A Knicks Memoir."
    Westport resident publishes memoir about being a Knicks fan
    By Andrea Valluzzo
    Zoe Clark's latest single 'Last One Standing' will be released on Jan. 22.
    Greenwich native to release new single
    By Keith Loria
Politics
  • News ‘Hit the floor:’ Himes, DeLauro were in House chamber...
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Protesters gather inside the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
  • Politics Lamont quarantined as spokesman tests positive for COVID-19
    FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2020, file photo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont addresses the media in Westport, Conn. Despite Connecticut's increasing virus rates, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, Lamont continued to urge school districts to keep in-person learning at least for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. He said data show young children are not a major contributor to rising virus rates, and long-term isolation can harm students socially and emotionally.
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut Democrats allow governor to retain emergency powers
    Gov. Ned Lamont
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut Democrats agree to meeting on Lamont’s emergency COVID...
    Gov. Ned Lamont
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut Dems: ‘There is a clear need’ for Lamont’s extended...
    Former House Minority Leader Themis Klarides
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut Republicans oppose Lamont extending COVID emergency powers
    Gov. Ned Lamont
Shopping
  • Lodge Blacklock Triple Season Skillet Stargazer 10.5" Skillet
    I made my two favorite skillets fight to see who wins
    The Blacklock website promises “the ultimate in culinary excellence,” so I figured, what the hay, let’s see what happens if this thing boxes outside its weight class.
    By Joshua Sargent
  • Stamina X Water Rower, $599,99 at Dick's Sporting Goods and $579 at Amazon
    7 home rowers to give you super-ripped arms
    By Ana Suarez
    ASUS TUF H3 Gaming Headset ($35.49 at Amazon)
    My favorite budget gaming headset is just $35 today
    By Corey Foster
    Assorted 4-Pack Adult Face Masks,  $15 at Nordstrom
    Get a 4-pack of masks with neck ties for 40% off
    By Ana Suarez
    For more deals and coupons, visit the SFGate Coupon page!
    Deals round up Friday, Jan. 22
    By The Buy Area Staff
Nation & World News
  • Arizona Republicans censure Cindy McCain, GOP governor
    FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo Cindy McCain, wife of former Arizona Sen. John McCain, waves to the crowd after being acknowledged by Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey during his State of the State address on the opening day of the legislative session at the Capitol in Phoenix. Arizona Republicans voted Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 to censure Cindy McCain and two prominent GOP officials who have found themselves crosswise with former President Donald Trump.
  • US reaffirms Taiwan support after China sends warplanes
    In this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense, a Chinese People's Liberation Army H-6 bomber is seen flying near the Taiwan air defense identification zone, ADIZ, near Taiwan on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. The second high-level U.S. envoy to visit Taiwan in two months began a day of closed-door meetings Friday as China conducted military drills near the Taiwan Strait after threatening retaliation. (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense via AP)
  • Citizenship data is latest rollback of Trump census efforts
    FILE - This April 5, 2020, file photo shows an envelope containing a 2020 census letter mailed to a U.S. resident in Detroit. The Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to end the 2020 census was another case of whiplash for the census, which has faced stops from the pandemic, natural disasters and court rulings.
  • Crews recover body of Oregon woman swept away in mudslide
    FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 file photo, Search and rescue crews use metal rods to poke through the mud as they continue to search for a missing woman whose car was swept away by a landslide Wednesday in the Dodson area of the Columbia River Gorge, in Oregon. Sheriff's deputies and firefighters on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 recovered the body of an Oregon woman whose vehicle was swept away in a deep mudslide during a winter storm last week. Jennifer Camus Moore, a registered nurse from Warrendale, Oregon, was driving in the Columbia River Gorge early Wednesday when her SUV was buried under about 15 feet of mud, rock and trees. (Brooke Herbert/The Oregonian via AP, File)
  • Authorities investigate blast at anti-gay California church
    El Monte Police Chief David Reynoso, left, takes pictures of graffiti on the side wall of the First Works Baptist Church, after an explosion in El Monte, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. The FBI and local police are investigating an explosion early Saturday at the Los Angeles-area church that had been the target of protests for its anti-LGTBQ message.
Dear Abby
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    A mother is dealing with anger management issues.
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    Man arriving from business travel inside the front door of his home.
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    When will she finally stop being grumpy? Debica, Poland
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    Pretty woman trying marijuana
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    Pensive older Black woman clutching pillow
Politics
  • Defense chief orders review of military sex assault programs
    Secretary of Defense nominee Lloyd Austin, a recently retired Army general, speaks during his conformation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool via AP)
  • FBI: Texan charged in Capitol riot tweeted 'Assassinate AOC'
    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recounted her experiences during the Capitol riot to her Instagram followers.
  • Capitol attack reflects US extremist evolution over decades
    FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2016 file photo Arizona rancher LaVoy Finicum holds a gun as he guards the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Ore. Finicum, one of the leaders of the armed takeover of the refuge, was later shot by state police officers after he fled an attempted police stop. Experts say right-wing extremism like the Malheur takeover had previously mostly played out in isolated pockets or smaller cities in America before the deadly assault by rioters on the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
  • In first days, Biden flashes action as deep problems loom
    FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2021, file photo President Joe Biden signs executive orders after speaking about the coronavirus in the State Dinning Room of the White House in Washington.
  • Democrats start reining in expectations for immigration bill
    Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., introduces Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken during his confirmation hearing to be Secretary of State before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)
Health
  • The Latest: New virus clusters hit China's north provinces
    FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2021 file photo medical staff members walk between traffic cones at a mass COVID-19 vaccination site set up in the parking lot of Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif. Five weeks into its vaccination program, California still doesn't have nearly the supply to meet demand and there's growing angst among residents over the difficulty to even get in line for a shot. Social media is awash with people seeking or giving tips on how to maneuver through the system.
  • California’s ban on indoor worship upheld by appeals court
    FILE - This July 9, 2020 file photo shows a banner reading: "Open for Worship, The Church is God's Business It's not just essential, It's Eternal," posted outside the Crossroads Community Church in Yuba City, Calif. A federal appeals court has denied a Southern California church's request to overturn the state's coronavirus restrictions barring worship services indoors during the coronavirus pandemic. The Sacramento Bee says Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals leaves the door open for addressing Gov. Gavin Newsom administration's limits on church attendance if a California county is in a less-restrictive COVID-19 tier.
  • Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
    FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2000 file photo, Larry King, host of CNN's Larry King Live, asks a question to the Republican presidential candidates, from left, Sen. John McCain, Alan Keyes, and Gov. George W. Bush of Texas, during the Republican presidential debate in Columbia, S.C. King, who interviewed presidents, movie stars and ordinary Joes during a half-century in broadcasting, has died at age 87. Ora Media, the studio and network he co-founded, tweeted that King died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
  • 3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
    People clash with police during a protest against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Russian police on Saturday arrested hundreds of protesters who took to the streets in temperatures as low as minus-50 C (minus-58 F) to demand the release of Alexei Navalny, the country's top opposition figure. A Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent foe, was arrested on Jan. 17 when he returned to Moscow from Germany, where he had spent five months recovering from a severe nerve-agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin.
  • Rate of new virus infections falling, but deaths remain high
    FILE - This Jan. 12, 2021, file photo provided by the LA County Dept. of Medical Examiner-Coroner shows National Guard members assisting with processing COVID-19 deaths and placing them into temporary storage at LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner Office in Los Angeles in Los Angeles. More than 500 people are dying each day in California because of the coronavirus. The death toll has prompted state officials to send more refrigerated trailers to local governments to act as makeshift morgues. State officials said Friday they have helped distribute 98 refrigerated trailers to help county coroners store dead bodies. California reported 669 COVID-19 deaths, the second-highest daily death count, on Saturday, Jan. 16, and the nation's most populous county announced it had detected its first case of a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus. Public health authorities in Los Angeles County confirmed its first case of the variant of COVID-19 first detected in the United Kingdom. It was identified in a man who recently spent time in the county. (LA County Dept. of Medical Examiner-Coroner via AP, File)
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