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Robin Wall Kimmerer at Cary Institute

Robin Wall Kimmerer at Cary Institute
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On Friday, March 13, The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook will host a reception and lecture with Robin Wall Kimmerer, bestselling author of “Braiding Sweetgrass.” A plant ecologist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kimmerer blends Indigenous knowledge and Western science to explore how plants and ecosystems can teach us about reciprocity, resilience and our relationship to the natural world. The in-person event is sold out. To register for the online event, visit caryinstitute.org

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Raymond C. Sprague

Raymond C. Sprague

MILLERTON — Raymond C. Sprague Jr., 70, of Millerton, New York, passed away Nov. 1, 2026, under the loving care of East Mountain House in Lakeville, with his long time companion, Nila Flint by his side.

Born on July 6, 1956, in Sharon, Connecticut, Butch was the son of the late Raymond C. Sprague Sr. and Emma (Konlechner) Sprague of Falls Village.

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Chad William Dickinson

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PINE PLAINS — Chad William Dickinson, of Pine Plains, New York, passed away at home on Oct. 27, 2026. Born on April 19, 1978, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Chad will be remembered for his love of family, his hardworking nature, and the simple joys in life that meant the most to him.

Chad attended BOCES and went on to pursue a career in carpentry with the Carpenters Union. His love for building and working with his hands began at a young age, when he could often be found with a hammer and nails, eager to create something of his own. What started as a childhood interest became a lifelong passion and a career he took pride in.

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William Hendrik DeVries

William Hendrik DeVries

TACONIC — William “Bill” Hendrik DeVries born April 9, 1947 in Morristown, New Jersey, and passed away Nov. 3, 2026. After graduating from Livingston High, he attended Lincoln Tech and then studied engineering at UCONN.

Always curious from a young age to adult, he was constantly taking things apart to see how they worked. Projects ranged from his 57 Chevy, his Jaguar XK 120, or the many different motorcycles he owned. Throughout his life, Bill was a well-respected home builder. His many beautifully crafted homes dot the Tri-State region. Later in life Bill and Joan purchased and successfully ran a small hardware and lumberyard for 32 years.

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In appreciation - Myra “Mumsie” Dell

In appreciation - Myra “Mumsie” Dell

Myra “Mumsie” Dell, 104 years and five days, left us to fend for ourselves in the wee hours on Saturday November 7, 2026 at her home in Lakeville.

The extent of her life in next week’s issue.

Classifieds - November 10, 2026

Classifieds - November 10, 2026

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Equal Housing Opportunity. All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1966 revised March 12, 1989 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap or familial status or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. All residential property advertised in the State of Connecticut General Statutes 46a-64c which prohibit the making, printing or publishing or causing to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or:rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, physical or mental disability or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

HOUSE FOR RENT

SHARON, CT - HOUSE FOR RENT $3,200/Month Available November 16. Private 2-3 bedroom home on 3 acres with 2 car garage and new kitchen appliances. Furnished or unfurnished. Close to Mohawk Ski Area, land trust trails, restaurants & prep schools. Electric, mowing & plowing included. Tenant responsible for fuel oil. Pets considered. References, credit check, first month rent plus security deposit required. Call 860-671-1112.

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Legal Notices - November 10, 2026

Legal Notices - November 10, 2026

Legal Notice

Town of Cornwall Notice of Annual Town Meeting Electors and citizens qualified to vote at Town Meetings of the Town of Cornwall are hereby notified and warned that the Annual Town Meeting will be held on November 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Cornwall Consolidated School for the following purposes: 1. To receive reports of the officers, boards and commissions having reports to make. 2. To adopt the Five-Year Capital Plan for the Town of Cornwall as recommended by the Board of Finance and the Board of Selectmen. 3. Upon the recommendation of the Cornwall Assessor, the Board of Selectman, and the Board of Finance, to adopt an ordinance pursuant to section 240 of Connecticut Public Act 25-168 granting a limited real estate property tax exemption to residents of the Town who have served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force or Space Force of the United States and have been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to have a service connected total disability based on individual unemployability. (Copy of proposed ordinance on file at the Town Clerk's Office).

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