By Dan Shine Voice Columnist New Haven Topography Topography is defined the study of the shape and features of land surfaces.. It is the intent of this article to describe the early topography of Greater New Haven, and to … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Gripe Vine Readers: Recently I was asked an interesting question, what happens to unused prescriptions? Do they just throw them away? What about the people that can’t afford medicine? Are some of these medications available to those in … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well honeybunch, it’s been quite the week -- back in the saddle as they say, with the memories of the holidays and the vacation fading. Of course, for Cobina, things were not quite so pleasant over the vacation as she came down with a bug and was … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Parade Ball March 7 The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee invites you to attend the Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade Ball on March 7, at Anthony's Ocean View, New Haven. The 2020 Award Recipients accomplishments and … [Read more...] about Around Town
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist George Belbusti Ramey Air Force Base Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Cold War, Autumn, 1953 Air Force Crew Chief George Belbusti watched from the ground as his ten-engine B-36 Bomber labored down the … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Gripe Vine Readers: We are beginning a new year and with my wishes for a healthy, happy year, we’ll begin by opening 2020 with anticipation and accomplishments. Perhaps you found your gripe wasn’t solved last year, send it again, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Well here we are honey bunch, a New Year, but not a new decade. We went through this with the year 2000. A new decade or century starts with “1.” We don’t have a year until it’s complete. The decade isn’t complete until we end 2020. It’s that simple. … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Around Town
Christmas Eve breakfast First Congregational Church of West Haven (on the Green) is hosting a Christmas Eve breakfast from 9 am to 11 on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to join us. For more information please contact Kirsten … [Read more...] about Around Town
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist I’ll be Home for Christmas I'll be home for ChristmasYou can count on mePlease have snow and mistletoeAnd presents on the treeChristmas Eve will find meWhere the love-light gleamsI'll be home for ChristmasIf … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Gripe Vine Readers, This is the time of year when we all reflect on the past days and months and for years, going on 17 years, at the end of each year, I publish in Gripe Vine, the highlights, both good that had occurred during 2019. … [Read more...] about Gripevine