
By John Kriz When one thinks of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, the first thing that comes to mind is often that it’s that pretty, classic
By Anne W. Semmes July of 2025 became historic with the July 1 spotting of perhaps the world’s oldest comet having arrived at great velocity
By Dr. Katie Takayasu I’ve always known my cholesterol ran high – but it wasn’t until I turned 40 that I decided to take a
Welcome to the Greenwich Sentinels Summer Reading List, carefully curated for readers of all ages to enjoy under the sun. From whimsical adventures for the
By Emma Barhydt “From before my first breath, there were two distinct Margaret Iveses. There was me, and then there was the other one, the
By Avery Cotton Tucked away on Oenoke Ridge, down a long driveway and adjoining a stretch of stone walls, lies the New Canaan Nature Center
By Geri Rhoades Strolling down Main and Elm, there is no shortage of fantastic shopping opportunities. Our walkable downtown area is filled with interesting, locally
By Elizabeth Barhydt On Wednesday, August 27, the center of New Canaan will transform into a space for remembrance and hope as the 9th Annual
By Russell R. Barksdale, Jr. My dear friend John Engel recently reflected in the Sentinel on the deep meaning behind “Why We Stay…” It’s a
By Frank Gallo Spotting scopes allow you to see objects at greater distances than binoculars and are designed for birding and hunting. If you spend
By Elizabeth Barhydt On Friday, July 11, family, mentors, firefighters, and veterans gathered outside the New Canaan Fire Department to celebrate the completion of the
By Dionna Carlson As we move into the heart of summer, I want to update you on important downtown parking changes coming this August. To
By Emma Barhydt It’s been a long wait, but Superman finally feels like Superman again. James Gunn’s latest addition to the DC universe is a
By Dr. Teresa Alasio Over the past decade, marijuana has undergone a remarkable transformation in American society. Once relegated to the shadows of counterculture, it
By Emma Barhydt More than 600 garden enthusiasts celebrated the beauty of local gardens and the strength of community connections at the New Canaan Garden
By John J. Kriz God’s Acre is arguably the heart of New Canaan – an integral part of the town’s precious historic district, graced with
By Tom Nissley There are two shows already running that everyone should know about this week. The first one is the Summer Theatre of New
By Russell R. Barksdale, Jr. If you were raised by parents or grandparents born before 1930, you likely absorbed a profound ethic of self-reliance and
Its August and New Canaan is emptying out as residents seek their vacation adventures. As we watch the mass exodus, we started reminiscing about our own family vacations when we were kids. You know the ones where
If you wish to live to 100, you might follow the hillside shepherds of Ikaria, Greece, where naps and wild herbs sustain long lives. Or move to Okinawa, Japan, where purple sweet potatoes and lifelong friendships called
In the perennial struggle between the needs of progress and the comfort of routine, parking in a New England town may seem a modest theater for civic experimentation. But in New Canaan, the coming changes to downtown
To the Editor: Thank you for publishing “It’s How We Treat Each Other.” The editorial raised an urgent point rarely
On Wednesday, August 27th, hundreds of people will gather at the corner of Elm Street and South Avenue to celebrate
Dear Fellow Republicans, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the 311 Republicans who participated in our recent Caucus.
My family has supported Republicans for over one hundred and thirty years, starting with my great grandmother who was a
Next Tuesday, July 22, registered Republicans will gather at Saxe Middle School to select candidates for the November general election.
To the Editor: As a former member of the Town Council, I want to encourage all Republicans to vote for
To the Editor: In every election, we’re asked to choose leaders who reflect our community’s values and who will act
To the Editor: The New Canaan, Summer Theater production of The Little Mermaid now playing at the New Canaan High
Editor: On behalf of the Fireworks Planning Committee, I would like to thank all who supported the 44th Annual New
To the Editor: As a former Chairman of the Town Council, I know what works. Experience matters—but so does collaboration.
On behalf of the New Canaan Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), I would like to thank the ACME Store supervisor
I would like to share with you and your readers the letter I sent to Governor Lamont requesting that he
Thank you to all who attended the New Canaan Preservation Alliance’s Twelfth Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony and reception on May
To the Editor, I respectfully urge Governor Lamont to veto HB 5002, An Act Concerning Housing and the Needs of
On behalf of The Summer Theatre of New Canaan, I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the New Canaan
Picture walking through Waveny Park, finding needles, assorted filth, and scattered encampments. Imagine our towns beginning to mirror San Francisco’s