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At Raphaël’s Bakery, Orange Awning Signals Welcoming Atmosphere, Superior Menu

By: greenwichfreepress | 8 hours ago

Raphaël’s Bakery on Mason Street in Greenwich is hard to miss, with its orange awning, matching outdoor seating, and cheerful spring flowers. When customers step inside, they are greeted with a wide display of pastries, sandwiches, baguettes and baked goods. Amelie ordered a turkey and comté sandwich, Julia ordered a vegetarian sandwich with a chocolate chip cookie, and Sara enjoyed a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich.

Summer Camp

Code Ninjas Returns with Another Summer of COOL Enrichment

Kids don’t just “watch screens” – they build, create and problem-solve thrugh STEM • Robotics • 3D Printing • LEGO® Engineering • Game Design • AI • Minecraft • Drones • Building Cartoons & more.

Letter to the Editor

Bencivengo: Programs Like Saint Catherine’s Players are Not Expendable Luxuries

“At a time when we constantly speak about the mental health crisis facing children, the isolation many feel, and the need for meaningful connection and purpose, programs like Saint Catherine’s Players are not expendable luxuries. They are lifelines. They are ministries in their own right.” – Dr. Jennifer Bencivewngo

Arts

Meet More Artists You’ll Find at “Art in the Park” on Sunday, June 7

The event will feature dozens of local, up-and-coming artists, exhibiting and selling their works to the public, including oils, acrylics, mixed media, photography, watercolors, wood carvings, drawings, giclée prints, decoupages and much more.

More Headlines

Greenwich 8th Grade Capstone Project Highlights Benefits of Pet Rescue

Greenwich’s New Lebanon School Named 2026 CT Blue Ribbon School

International School at Dundee to Mark 25 Years of IB Excellence with Community Open House

Arts

Greenwich Parks & Rec Announces Summer Concert Series 2022

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2022

here are the dates for the Wednesday Night Concert Series in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Sunday nights in Binney Park and Jazz on the Sound. Continue Reading →

Sports

Fore! Abilis Holds Third Annual Golf Scramble

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2022

Players Hit the Links on Monday, June 6, at the E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course. Continue Reading →

Opinion

TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Shore Line East Lacks Passengers Despite Quieter Cleaner M8 Cars

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2022

There’s been a lot of buzz in the past week about Shore Line East finally adding M8 cars to its service. While this is good news, the railroad’s future is not bright. Continue Reading →

Arts

Renowned Pianist Randall Atcheson to Perform at Christ Church Greenwich

By: greenwichfreepress | May 31, 2022

Renowned pianist Randall Atcheson will perform on Thursday, June 2, 6:30 pm in Christ Church Greenwich’s Parish Hall. Continue Reading →

Opinion

Meskers: Putting Memorial Day in Context

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2022

“The first observance of what would become Memorial Day, some historians think, took place in Charleston, S.C., at the site of a horse racing track that Confederates had turned into a prison holding Union prisoners. Blacks in the city organized a burial of deceased Union prisoners and built a fence around the site.” – Steve Meskers Continue Reading →

Real Estate

Up to the Minute Greenwich Property Transfers, May 17-18, 2022

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2022

61 Sinawoy Rd sold on May 17, 2022 for $1,100,000 Continue Reading →

Health

The Nathaniel Witherell to Host Job Fair on Sunday, June 12

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2022

Calling all Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN). The Nathaniel Witherell Short Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Greenwich is hiring. According to Nadia Benson, RN, Deputy & Director of Nursing at the Nathaniel Witherell, a Job Fair will be held on Sunday, June 12, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Nurses and nursing assistants will have the chance to tour the Witherell as well as ask questions and fill out applications. “This is a terrific opportunity to do the work you love at a place that truly values its professionals,” saidBenson, who added that the Witherell also offers competitive salaries and benefits. Continue Reading →

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Republican Candidates, What are Your Positions on Background Checks, Ghost Guns, Semiautomatic Rifles, Raising the Age to Purchase?

By: greenwichfreepress | May 30, 2022

“There’s a phrase that “faith without works is dead.” Thoughts are prayers without action are dead. It’s up to each and every citizen and official to stand up with the backbone we are born with.” – Monica Prihoda, Old Greenwich Continue Reading →

Health

GHS School Resource Officers Talk about Impacts of Pandemic on Student Mental Health

By: | May 30, 2022

The importance of the mental health portion of the duty of the SROs has never been more clear or prominent. They say that there have been days in which as many as 10 risk assessments come in, one stacked atop another. Continue Reading →

Around Town

‘Electrify Your Life’ at the Cos Cob Train Station

By: | May 30, 2022

Electric car expo and equipment showcase comes to town June 18 Continue Reading →