Person of the Week • Published Oct 03, 2023 06 am
By Pam Johnson
Saturday, Oct. 14 at Guilford Fairgrounds
Gather your family and friends: from donkey rides, a petting zoo, and touch-a-truck to live music and festive food and drin...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 27, 2023 07 am
By Pam Johnson
As a Community Dining Room (CDR) board member, John Allen brings a lot to the table, including his dedication to helping CDR incorporate more nutritional, plant-based mea...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 19, 2023 02 pm
By Pam Johnson
The Stars Align for Kenny Pelphrey
Person of the Week • Published Sep 15, 2023 07 am
By Pam Johnson
On Sept. 8, Laurie Kenney’s first single, “Once Upon a Time,” went live for all the world to hear, soon to be followed by her debut album, Every Apple Does Go Bad Eventua...
Person of the Week • Published Sep 07, 2023 02 pm
By Pam Johnson
As someone who has given much back to his community in his 90 years, Gene Bishop, a Guilford treasure, is honored to lead the Guilford Fair Parade as the 2023 Grand Marshal.
Person of the Week • Published Sep 01, 2023 04 pm
The Guilford 10U All Stars softball team made an incredible run this summer, supplanting themselves as one of the region’s premier teams across the league. Undoubtedly, t...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 25, 2023 06 am
By Pam Johnson
Linda Toscano is seeing a dream take shape, in the form of Gavin & Friends in Guilford. Gavin & Friends will be a day program operated by SARAH Tuxis for adults with disabilities such as those experienced by her 19-year-old son, Gavin Toscano-Popick, who graduated from Guilford High School this year.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 23, 2023 06 am
Guilford sailor Wylder Smith is only 15 years old, but already the teen has seen most of the United States and abroad. Wylder is an Optimist sailor, competing in races ac...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 18, 2023 06 am
By Pam Johnson
As St. George Men’s Group (SGMG) membership chairman Jim Plunkett can attest, with many members pitching in to help, all of the food, fun and festivities of the 2023 Italian Festival will ready for the crowds that will fill the festival site behind St. George Catholic Church, 33 Whitfield Street, on Friday, August 25, 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 26, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 09, 2023 07 am
Clare Bransfield is on a mission. After four years out of the pool, the former Guilford High School swimmer is walking onto the swimming and diving team at Saint Michael’...
Person of the Week • Published Aug 09, 2023 07 am
By Pam Johnson
Dylan Kormylo, who just turned 19, is happy to put her energy into supporting the success of the annual North Guilford Country Fair. This year’s fair is set for Saturday, Aug. 19 at the historic church at 159 Ledge Hill Road, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Person of the Week • Published Aug 02, 2023 11 am
By Maria Cipriano
As an athlete, the expectation of working tirelessly and exceptionally to find success can weigh deep on the mind and body, and not everyone can handle that pressure. For...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 26, 2023 10 am
When Guilford senior Liam Alberti attended his school’s end-of-year 62nd Annual Senior Sports Awards Program, sponsored by the Guilford Sideliners, he said he came prepar...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 26, 2023 08 am
By Pam Johnson
For his decades of support and organizational leadership, Carl Carangelo is a shining knight for the annual St. George Church Carnival, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus (K of C) St. George Council 3928. The 2023 St. George Church Carnival is set for Tuesday, Aug. 8 through Saturday, Aug. 12.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 18, 2023 12 pm
Guilford’s Andrew Beauton has had a banner year on the golf course. He finished the 2023 high school season as the Player of the Year for the Southern Connecticut Confere...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 18, 2023 12 pm
By Pam Johnson
Community Dining Room’s (CDR) Andrea Savino has developed a 9-week series where weekly free Tuesday Night Community Dinners on the green are landing in one of four towns assisted by non-profit CDR: Branford, North Branford, Guilford and East Haven.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 15, 2023 07 am
Adversity can really slow down and alter an athlete’s path to success both emotionally and physically. Having to miss pertinent time away from competition could be detrim...
Person of the Week • Published Jul 11, 2023 11 am
By Pam Johnson
You could say Anthony Jameson “AJ” LaFata is on the trail of history, with his eagle scout project to improve the Abraham Baldwin Trail.
Person of the Week • Published Jul 07, 2023 05 am
By Pam Johnson
Soundview YMCA Camp Director Carl McDowell helps campers enjoy exploring nature, swimming, shooting bows and arrows, singing camp songs, making friends and new memories, and much more, day by day.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 30, 2023 09 am
By Pam Johnson
Jon Scagnelli’s experience managing farmer’s markets has yielded great vendor connections and great ideas to help vault the new Farmer’s Market at the Guilford Fairgrounds to success.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 20, 2023 11 am
By Ben Rayner
Though Connecticut has a strong country music fan base, it certainly doesn’t trend toward the roots of America’s first genre—especially not with a younger audience. Howev...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 18, 2023 06 am
By Pam Johnson
Carrie Bishop Healy is following in Bishop family footsteps as a member of Guilford Rotary. She’s serving her second year as chair of LobsterFest, coming to the Guilford Fairgrounds Saturday, June 24, at 4 p.m.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 18, 2023 06 am
Lucas Deshefy crushed the expectations set for him as a sophomore, becoming a household name within the Guilford High School baseball program seemingly overnight.
With a ...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 09, 2023 07 am
By Pam Johnson
The excitement is building as Maureen Belden anticipates Guilford Art Center’s (GAC) Craft Expo 2023 on the Guilford green Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16.
Person of the Week • Published Jun 06, 2023 01 pm
Guilford senior track star Alexa Suchy has been one of the best runners for her high school the last four seasons for both the outdoor track and cross country teams. Desp...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 03, 2023 06 am
Every young athlete has aspirations, whether that’s to compete in a sport at an elite level, be the best leader they can be for their team, or to break records. At the st...
Person of the Week • Published Jun 02, 2023 08 am
By Pam Johnson
Working behind the scenes since 2018, Brandy Markovich is one among a group of remarkable volunteers supporting the annual #SongStrong 5K, a June 3 shoreline event with a message that resonates in every town.
Person of the Week • Published May 23, 2023 01 pm
By Pam Johnson
Guilford resident Katie Hooker not only graduated summa cum laude from UConn on May 7, but had the honor of giving the student commencement speech to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CAS). The UConn Nutmeg Scholar, 4.0 GPA Babbidge Scholar, and national Goldwater Scholar has some interesting plans for the immediate future. She’s shown here with family and fans on commencement day outside Gampel Pavilion in Storrs.
Person of the Week • Published May 21, 2023 07 am
Everyone has passions and desires. We all strive for goals that may sometimes seem unachievable, but the attitude we put into reaching those aspirations is what matters m...
Person of the Week • Published May 16, 2023 12 pm
By Pam Johnson
Danielle Bargh founded the Teen Art Club at Guilford Art Center, where the club’s first exhibit, ‘The Third Place,’ opens May 26 in the spirit of crediting and promoting local teen artists without critique or judgment
Person of the Week • Published May 09, 2023 01 pm
A young Paul Wettemann III grew up in Guilford idolizing UConn men’s basketball. Now an adult in his current role as director of men’s basketball administration with the ...
Person of the Week • Published May 09, 2023 01 pm
By Pam Johnson
Guilford Art League president Sheila Kaczmarek is offering an open invitation to local artists to join her at the art league’s upcoming Carry-In Supper, and to consider joining this remarkable group.
Person of the Week • Published May 06, 2023 06 am
By James Kidd
Luke Carignan is a senior at Guilford High School and played football all four years, acting as a captain this past season while starting at defensive end and tackle. He’...
Person of the Week • Published May 03, 2023 08 am
By Pam Johnson
In her last year co-chairing Project Graduation, Amy Paris is gratified to report this year’s fundraising effort is exceeding expectations.
Person of the Week • Published Apr 26, 2023 08 am
Guilford High School junior Kennedy Teasdale has already achieved a great deal, qualifying for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals where she ...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 25, 2023 12 pm
By Ben Rayner
Kristina Rath started running marathons at age 40, and in the last 13 years, she has raised more than $250,000 for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
Person of the Week • Published Apr 20, 2023 07 am
By Pam Johnson
Guilford 6th grader Bianca Belle Palana is rehearsing for her professional musical theatre debut with Broadway stars. The talented 11-year-old is an ensemble cast member as well as an understudy for Goodspeed Opera House’s production of <em id="emphasis-ac01cf7e5975aba294e4d6737a7cf96f">Gypsy</em>, April 28 through June 18.
Person of the Week • Published Apr 18, 2023 12 pm
By Maria Cipriano
Hailey Farace has always been drawn to the ice. From the time she was little to when she entered high school, ice hockey has been a passion of hers. The dedication she ha...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 15, 2023 06 am
By Maria Cipriano
Rowing is a very unique sport in that it really takes every member of the boat to compete well in order to put out successful race numbers as a team. Hailey Hutchison is ...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 11, 2023 12 pm
By Pam Johnson
With Memorial Day approaching, thousands of military veterans laid to rest in cemeteries statewide have overgrown and sunken grave markers. Working with many, including State Senator Christine Cohen, Ed Zack Jr. is hoping to help bring change to those including the many ‘common soldiers’ of our communities.
Person of the Week • Published Apr 04, 2023 10 am
By Maria Cipriano
Being a young player on any organized team can come with challenges in regardsto transitioning and defining your role. For freshman defender Tayte DePetris, she needed ve...
Person of the Week • Published Apr 02, 2023 06 am
By Maria Cipriano
Fencing is a very meticulous sport that can be very demanding on the body and mind. It’s one that requires a lot of practice and precision to master the art and skill tha...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 28, 2023 11 am
By Pam Johnson
Together with his person, Marie Robert, Theo, an Australian Labradoodle and certified therapy pup, supports kids learning to read by lending an ear during Paws and Read, a twice-weekly Guilford Free Library program in the Children’s Department.
Person of the Week • Published Mar 24, 2023 06 am
By Pam Johnson
Lyne Landry, director of Guilford Youth and Family Services, is also a founding committee member of the annual SHEro Awards, organized by nonprofit Women and Family Life Center. Nominations are open through April 5 for recipients of the awards, which recognize exceptional area women and girls. Photo Courtesy Lyne Landry
Person of the Week • Published Mar 21, 2023 10 am
By Maria Cipriano
Making the transition from a high school sport to participating at the collegiate level on a much bigger stage can sometimes come with self-doubt and nerves due to the ad...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 14, 2023 05 pm
Kadence Epke was quite literally born into the sport of hockey. Having a father who had a stick in his hand at multiple competitive levels and sisters who also enjoyed it...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 14, 2023 11 am
By Pam Johnson
Sue Rollins (left) led months of pro bono brainstorming sessions on the way to developing the new, dramatic name change and logo branding for the Guilford Performing Arts Festival to GreenStage Guilford Live Arts
Person of the Week • Published Mar 12, 2023 08 am
By Maria Cipriano
Representing your school on your own can be a lot of pressure for a young athlete, especially in a sport like gymnastics that requires a lot of precision and balance. Gui...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 07, 2023 11 am
By Ben Rayner
Though the concept of toy libraries has been around since the 1930s, Mary Didiuk has taken it to another level with Guiford-based nonprofit, Traveling Toys. Mary and busi...
Person of the Week • Published Mar 04, 2023 07 am
By Maria Cipriano
Being a multi-sport athlete can be difficult for some people due to the focus and balance it takes to constantly improve in various areas. For senior ice hockey captain a...
