Hello Friends. This comes to you after a long week of sniffles, headaches, prescription drugs and lots of Tylenol. I’m hoping your week was ever so much better than mine and that mine gets … more

Hello Friends, Mother Nature is giving us one heck of a summer. For those who love the heat, enjoy. The rest of us are melting without benefit of pounds or inches lost. Thank goodness for fans and … more

Hello Friends, my bad. I just learned that the meeting scheduled for July 10 with veterans concerning property tax exemptions at the Legion Hall has been postponed to a later date as more information … more

Welcome, July! The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer have arrived and it’s time for picnics, swimming, vacations, hanging with your friends, gardening, those first ripe tomatoes and cucumbers … more

Holy heat, Batman! Summer has arrived in a blaze of glory. Sure hope you are all staying hydrated and as cool as you can with the high temperatures and humidity. Deepest empathy for road workers, … more

There is nothing more beautiful than a sunny day in upstate New York with blue skies, sun shining and fluffy white clouds meandering by. But sadly, that’s not always the case. No offense to … more

Mark your calendars for the fourth Thursdays of June, July, August and September. The Music in the Park events begin June 27 at 5 p.m. at the Covered Bridge Park. These events have been so successful … more

June is bustin’ out all over and there are so many activities coming up! Picnics, swimming, endings and beginnings, so many adventures to come. Speaking of picnics, the Colchester Community … more

Last weekend was busy in Colchester - yard sales, bake sales, motorcycles and Porsches all in a row, family get-togethers and picnics, school reunions, fundraising breakfasts and parades with … more

Gee whiz - Memorial Day Weekend is upon us already. Where did the time go? We just celebrated the beginning of spring and summer is chomping at the bit. For those who may not know, Memorial Day … more

Hello friends, what glorious weather we have been having in beautiful Colchester. The migrating birds are making their return to visit bird feeders and excite bird watchers of all ages. Blossoming … more

Hello friends, it seems there was a clerical error in last week’s column and I want to mention all the wonderful donors to the Chamber of Commerce egg hunt for children. Try to support these … more