Local News for Deep River, Connecticut

Death Announced of Rev. David Galen Johnson, Former Minister of Visitation at Deep River Congregational Church

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – Reverend David Galen Johnson, 79 and United Church of Christ minister, died at home in Portsmouth, NH of late-stage cancer on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born on June 5, 1941, in Philippi, WV, the first son of Glen Galen Johnson and Clarice Louise (Gainer) Johnson, and moved to Little Rock, READ MORE.

Mike Barile: Congratulations to these terrific …

Congratulations to these terrific student athletes from our Shoreline Conference! @vrhsathletics @_SLC_Athletics @vrhsap Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Deep River Library 1 of 65 CT libraries to get coronavirus relief funds

The $23,200 will support libraries that serve low-income urban and rural communities to buy PPE, cleaning supplies, signs and furniture. Read the rest of the article on middletownpress.com READ MORE.

9 Town Transit: We are closed today, …

We are closed today, 1/1. Have a great New Year and we will see you tomorrow! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Norwich diocese now faces 35 sexual assault lawsuits connected to Deep River school

The Diocese of Norwich and former bishop Daniel Reilly now face 35 lawsuits in which men allege that as children and teens they were raped and sexually assaulted by a Christian Brother who ran the… Read the rest of the article on theday.com READ MORE.

The Festival of Light, Hope, and Art Shines Bright!

It has been a challenging year. Thank you to ALL who participated in this year’s Festival of Light, Hope and Art. You brought light into the darkness, hope for a brighter new year and some art to lift our spirits. Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors who also decorated their homes. You READ MORE.

9 Town Transit: Due to the storm …

Due to the storm there is a statewide delay in bus service Thursday, 12/17. Service will begin around 12:00 PM. Download PassioGO! for real-time info. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mike Barile: Very proud and honored …

Very proud and honored to be part of such a supportive community! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

9 Town Transit: Get a FREE ten-ride …

Get a FREE ten-ride ticket courtesy of a generous donor! Click for your FREE ticket by December 31, 2020! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mike Barile: Fantastic. Congratulations, Abby!! …

Fantastic. Congratulations, Abby!! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

9 Town Transit: Need a COVID test …

Need a COVID test but don’t have a car? 9 Town Transit provides FREE taxi trips for drive up COVID testing to anyone in Clinton, Chester, Durham, Essex, East Haddam, Deep River, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Madison, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

9 Town Transit: Holiday Shopping Made Easy …

Holiday Shopping Made Easy – We’ll Get You There Take Bus Rt 645 From Middletown to Clinton Crossing Weekdays plus special Saturday* Service for the Holidays Get the schedules: Saturdays (PDF) – Weekdays (PDF) – https://t.co/ZZ6KdkkFSI *thru 12/26/20 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

9 Town Transit: Holiday Shopping Made Easy …

Holiday Shopping Made Easy – We’ll Get You There Take Bus Rt 645 From Middletown to Clinton Crossing Weekdays plus special Saturday* Service for the Holidays Get the schedules: Saturdays (PDF) – Weekdays (PDF) – https://t.co/ZZ6KdkkFSI *thru 12/26/20 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mike Barile: So proud of you …

So proud of you Tucker! Well deserved, congratulations! – Mr. Barile Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

9 Town Transit: Holiday Shopping Made Easy …

Holiday Shopping Made Easy – We’ll Get You There Take Bus Rt 645 From Middletown to Clinton Crossing Weekdays plus special Saturday* Service for the Holidays Get the schedules: Saturdays (PDF) – Weekdays (PDF) – https://t.co/ZZ6KdkkFSI *thru 12/26/20 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mike Barile: Terrific opportunity for our …

Terrific opportunity for our students. VRHS is proud to be an IB World School. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Mike Barile: Congratulations Lexi, very proud …

Congratulations Lexi, very proud of your accomplishments! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Festival of Light, Hope & Art in the News!

Thank you Zip06 for highlighting this community event! The holiday season might look a little different this year! But Covid-19 can’t crush our holiday spirit! www.zip06.com/news/20201201/deep-riverx2019s-x2018festival-of-light-hope-and-artx2019-starts-dec-5 The post Festival of Light, Hope & Art in the News! appeared first on Deep River Historical Society. Read the article on deepriverhistoricalsociety.org READ MORE.

Celebrating Women Part One

While COVID has closed our doors it has not stopped the curatorial teams of Chester, Deep River and Essex. They have been hard at work collecting stories of women who have impacted our communities over the last 100 years. We have reached out to families to tell the stories of their mothers and grandmothers who READ MORE.

Region 4 Moves to Distance Learning Through Nov. 30

TRI-TOWN — Region 4 Superintendent Brian J. White sent out the following message to the Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Region 4 School Community this afternoon (Nov. 9): Due to multiple positive cases of Covid-19 currently impacting our schools, we have made the decision, in consultation with Connecticut River Area Health District and the Town READ MORE.