Thank you!
Your support is sustaining the future of local news in our communities.

Upcoming flu clinic dates, locations

Flu vaccines will be available around the Northwest Corner via clinics in September and October.

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County and Kent Station Pharmacy have scheduled numerous opportunities to get vaccinated.

Dates, times and locations below.

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County

Sharon Pharmacy, 8 Gay St., Sharon, Conn. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Colebrook Senior Center, 2 School House Road, Colebrook, Conn. Thursday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Winsted Senior Center, 80 Holabird Ave., Winsted, Conn. on Friday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Barkhamsted Town Garage, 33 New Hartford Road, Barkhamsted, Conn. on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Lakeville Town Grove, 42 Ethan Allen St., Lakeville, Conn. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Falls Village Senior Center, 107 Main St., Falls Village, Conn. on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VNHLC — Salisbury Branch, 30A Salmon Kill Road, Salisbury, Conn. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Warren Town Hall, 50 Cemetery Road, Warren, Conn. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Accepted insurance: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare, Medicare Part B, ConnectiCare, United Health Care Advantage (for individuals over age 65).

Self-Pay (cash or check): Regular dose for ages 18 and older $50; High dose for adults over 65 $100

Questions? Call 860-379-8561 or visit www.vnhlc.org

Kent Station Pharmacy

Kent Station Pharmacy, 38 N. Main St. Kent, Conn. on:

— Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

— Thursday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Salisbury School, 251 Canaan Road, Salisbury, Conn. on:

— Monday, Sept. 29, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

— Thursday, Oct. 16, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Housatonic Valley Regional High School, 246 Warren Tpke, Falls Village, Conn. on Friday, Oct. 3, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cornwall UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road, Cornwall, Conn. on:

— Thursday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Thursday, Nov. 6, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bring all insurance cards. Short sleeve shirt or loose-fitting top is recommended.

KSP will offer other vaccines including COVID-19, RSV, shingles and pneumonia. Pre-registration required. Contact 860-927-3725 or info@kentstationpharmacy.com

Latest News

Pet photo contest

Pet photo contest

Georgie, the resident office dog at The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News.

Natalia Zuckerman

Few things bring as much joy to a household as a pet. Whether they're our loyal companions, our biggest personalities or the ones who somehow manage to run the household, they have a way of making life a little more fun.

From dogs who greet us like we've been gone for years to cats who remind us who's really in charge, our pets bring plenty of character, comfort and a whole lot of love into our homes.

Keep ReadingShow less
Harding concedes State Senate District 30 to Zimmer

Just as polls close, Former District 30 State Senator Stephen Harding greets supporters at his election watch party at The Abby Restaurant & Bar in New Milford, CT, Nov. 3.

Patrick Stachniak

In an unprecedented midterm election the evening of Nov. 3, Democrats across the country flipped battleground races for federal and local representatives in what has been described as a blue tsunami. The results in Connecticut were no different.

Keep ReadingShow less

Small trout, big lasagna and bad movies

Small trout, big lasagna and bad movies

The Men of CACA. From left, the author, Steve DeSimone, and Tom Gallucio.

Gary Dodson

I recently convened the fall meeting of CACA, which stands for Cinema, Angling and Culinary Appreciation.

This takes place in Phoenicia, New York. We fish all day, make a bountiful dinner, and watch the world’s worst movies.

Keep ReadingShow less
google preferred source

Want more of our stories on Google? Click here to make us a Preferred Source.

Sharon ambulance captain carries on family tradition of service

Thalia MacMillan

Ruth Epstein

SHARON ­— Whether it’s in her professional work or her community volunteerism, Thalia MacMillan strives to advocate for others. She developed that instinct from her many family members who also have the same calling.

Many in the region know her dad, Stanley MacMillan, who served for decades as a building inspector and fire marshal. Her mother, Grace Kandefer, was a longtime nurse at Sharon Hospital. Both were active volunteer first responders. Her brother Stanley MacMillan, Jr., is a member of the Sharon Fire Department.

Keep ReadingShow less
Sharon plans replacement of West Cornwall Road bridge

SHARON — The Board of Selectmen and Planning & Zoning Commission have approved new plans to replace the West Cornwall Road bridge over Pine Swamp Brook, just south of the historic covered bridge over the Housatonic River in West Cornwall.

The project has been in the works for three years after a survey determined that the structure was nearing the end of its intended life-span. After passing the P&Z commission, the project now only needs approval from four property owners near the site to begin the bidding process.

Keep ReadingShow less
Salisbury Forum links science, religion and Earth’s future

From left, Sam King, Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim discuss how religion and science can be used to address environmental challenges on Oct. 30.

Patrick L. Sullivan

LAKEVILLE — Religious scholars Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim and environmentalist, writer and former Hotchkiss teacher Sam King delivered a presentation at The Hotchkiss School Friday, Oct. 30.

Sponsored by the Salisbury Forum, “Change the Story, Change the World: A New Vision for an Ecological Era” explored how religious tradition and modern science can be used together to address environmental and spiritual challenges.

Keep ReadingShow less
google preferred source

Want more of our stories on Google? Click here to make us a Preferred Source.

google preferred source

Want more of our stories on Google? Click here to make us a Preferred Source.