Hard to believe, honeybunch, but the calendar toined on Sundee, and it’s March! March! And, it came in like the calmest lamb. As usual we are havin’ a few days of spring-like weather around the burg, but that usually portends a cold snap, the likes … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Gesner & Mar Shipyard This week we continue our discussion of New Haven Topography: A visitor to Savin Rock might wonder why a statue of a lone sailor stands at the edge of the Old Grove. … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Gripevine
Dear Gripe Vine Readers: I have begun to become impressed with the cooperation my readers have received from out Councilmen and Councilwomen recently. Most of these city representatives have been responding promptly to your inquiries. It can … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, things in the Asylum by the Sea are a bit on the quiet side as one would expeck at this time o’ year. Even though we ain’t had much in the way of snow, we’ve had cold and rain and that leaves things indoors fer most, including the … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
The Quinnipiac Oystering Community This week we continue our discussion of New Haven Topography. When the first white settlers arrived at their “new haven” in 1637, they encountered the broad flat land that would become the original Nine … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Around Town
‘Soup’s On’ The West Haven Historical Society is sponsoring a "Soup’s On" luncheon on Sunday Feb. 23 from 12-2 at the Poli House 686 Savin Ave. Cost is $8 per person. The luncheon will feature special soups prepared by the … [Read more...] about Around Town
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: There is more than just this picture. There are three more potholes on Everett Street. This is bad; we have kids that take the bus to school. They walk the street everyday and this is the condition we have. … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Around Town
‘Soup’s On’ The West Haven Historical Society is sponsoring a "Soup’s On" luncheon on Sunday Feb. 23 from 12-2 at the Poli House 686 Savin Ave. Cost is $8 per person. The luncheon will feature special soups prepared by the … [Read more...] about Around Town
Dear Felicia
Well now that we’re in a two-week rotation, sweetie pie, there is plenty to tell yew. Of course, though we mentioned it in the papyrus and in our online edition, people sometimes don’t git the message, or missed the edition. Soooo, we did hafta field … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Our Congregational Roots: The New Haven Colony The New Haven Colony, settled in 1638, was the strictest of the colonies in its adherence to Puritanism; indeed, New Haven clung to the Puritan way … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner