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Local Teen Heads to UN to Moderate “Day of the Girl,” Advocate Against Child Marriage

“‘Girls Speak Out’ is global, with girls from all over the world. I have met girls on Zoom from far away, including Bangladesh, Nepal and the Philippines. It’s about speaking out for girls’ rights, finding what we deserve and trying to help save a lot of girls being hurt. Our main effort is against child marriage.” – Adeline “Addie” Lane, grade 8, Sacred Heart Greenwich Continue Reading →

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Refunds Offered after Greenwich Library Event Canceled at Last Minute

On Saturday, library director Joe Williams; president of the board of trustees of Greenwich Library; Ian Murray, and chairman of the Friends of Greenwich Library, Hilary Martin Lea wrote to library guests and supporters saying the event had been canceled at the last minute following a determination by the Greenwich Fire Marshal that the permit that had been submitted was not acceptable. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Author’s New Book, “HAITI: The American Dilemma!” Puts Immigration, Haiti and American Values to the Test

The book grew out of my long involvement with Haiti and looks at the country’s history and its relationship with the United States through the very current questions surrounding immigration, ICE, DHS, due process, faith and American values. As you will see, I do not shy away from the difficult choices raised by the Trump Administration’s immigration policies or from what has recently been happening here in Connecticut. Continue Reading →

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Courtney Maum to Discuss Her Acclaimed Novel, Alan Opts Out at Dogwood Books

The conversation between two Greenwich Academy alumni promises local color, literary insight, and a lively look at a novel that holds a funny, affectionate mirror up to the town itself. Sharp, funny, and unexpectedly tender, the book has been optioned for an HBO series by the studio behind Ted Lasso and Scrubs. Continue Reading →

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Dogwood Books & Gifts Book Talk: “The Escalating AI Race — and the Fight for Our Humanity”

Christ Church’s Dogwood Books & Gifts is hosting a book talk, “The Escalating AI Race — and the Fight for Our Humanity” with Kevin Roose, New York Times Tech Tech Columnist, Author, and Co-Host of “Hard Fork” Podcast, on Oct 9 at 6:30 to 8:30pm. Continue Reading →

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