Around this time o’ year, the “September Song” rolls around in Cobina’s head for a week or so. “It’s a long, long, while from May to December. And the days grow short, when you reach September.” For the kiddies who trapsed back to the classroom this … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Behind the Stacks
By Taylor Cordova Special to the Voice Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. A new month means new Take & Make kits from our Ora Mason library. Adults can take home a DIY mini sachet craft. Everything is provided in your kit, including a … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
News Briefs
WHHS Class of '64 sets reunion The West Haven High School Class of 1964 is sponsoring its second Get-Together on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. at Biagetti’s Restaurant, 77 Campbell Ave. Dinner is $50 per person with walk-ins accepted at … [Read more...] about News Briefs
Historian’s Corner
Richard S. Gabrielle 9/11/01 Tuesday, 9/11/01: We all remember where we were on that terrible morning. For The Boy, it began as an ordinary day at work. At 9:00 he was in a conference room in Orange, negotiating a … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. First and foremost, we’d like to give a huge shout out and thank you to our incredible children’s librarians, Ms. Amy, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Carrie, and Ms. Tatiana, for a wonderfully fun (and funny) Summer Reading Finale … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks
Dear Felicia
Well, honeybunch, here we are at the end of Awgus already, and the kiddies will be traversing back to the classroom within a week. That is jest hard to believe – I bet that’s what the kiddies are saying, too – that the summer has gone by as quickly … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Children’s health comes into focus in fall
By Dr. Ana Stankovic UnitedHealthcare of New England As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important back-to-school steps … [Read more...] about Children’s health comes into focus in fall
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Rationing and Victory Gardens Rationing and Victory Gardens: If you were a child of the Fifties or Sixties, you probably recall hearing something about them. In his later years, Father would tell … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Dear Felicia
It’s August already, sweets! Where did the time go? It seems we were just crowing about sun and fun and June 1. Now we’re heading into the Dog Days, and know that before we blink an eye, the leaves will be turning, and winter will be heading this … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Behind the Stacks
Welcome back to Behind the Stacks. We had a great time at the Savin Rock Festival this past weekend. It is always wonderful to see so many of our patrons out and enjoying the festival and the lovely weather. We would also like to shout out the … [Read more...] about Behind the Stacks