The Valley Courier is a local shoreline Connecticut newspaper owned by Shore Publishing, serving Deep River, Chester, and Essex. Select clips from my tenure at the paper can be found below, with more available by arrangement through the contact form.
Meet Me at the Gris on Monday Evening?
The Black Thumb’s Guide to Growing Things
Painting with Finer Brush Strokes: Finding a More Complete Local History
‘BRAYCE’ Yourself for a Cultural Exchange with Students from Brazil
New Chester Land Trust Project Commemorates Civil Rights Hero
Onwards Out of History Comes the ‘Onrust’
New Sails to Help Set Soldiers’ Minds at Ease
Turning to Ancient Practices for New Ways to Approach Wellness
Person of the Week: David Frank: Never Too Old to Swing
Restoring an Essex Sculptor’s Legacy in LA
Swing a Hammer, Sell a Stove, or Sweep the Dance Floor
Love Your More-Than-Local Library? Write a Letter to Keep it That Way
Essex School Budget Presentation Focuses on Special Education, Mathematics
DEEP Grants to Continue Supporting Marine Pumping Programs
Eagles Cruises, Wildlife Programs Show a Different Side of the Connecticut River
Students Hope to Share Messages of Hope, Leadership, and Family with ‘Aida’
The Write Stuff: Chester Historical Society Explores Forgotten Industry
A Small Donation Can Lead to Big Smiles in Deep River
Networking by Disconnecting: Women’s Walks Return to Chester
Winter is (Still) Coming: The Best Defense is Proper Preparation
Miss Stacie’s Partnership Coordinates Funding Efforts for Special Needs Extracurricular Programming
Learning about New England’s Natural Sweetener at Bushy Hill