Valley Courier

09/02/2025

Tickets are now on sale for the 13th annual Beacon Awards gala! 🎉
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at WoodWinds as we celebrate a brand-new class of Beacon Award winners.

This year’s Valley Courier honorees are Jim Lockhart (Deep River), Maureen Westbrook (Deep River), and Patrick Bryan (Chester)!

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Shore Publishing's Beacon Awards recognize a few of the outstanding individuals who selflessly step up to help fulfill the Shoreline community's promise as a place of opportuntiy, well-being, and safety for all.

08/16/2025

06/26/2025

Think you missed the deadline to nominate someone for a 2025 Beacon Award? Good news—we’ve extended it by one more week! If there’s an unsung hero in your community who deserves recognition for their volunteer work, now’s the time to act.
Nominate them today at www.beaconawardsct.com/nominate-someone-for-a-beacon-award and help us honor 15 outstanding individuals!

06/23/2025

Time is running out to nominate someone for the 13th annual Beacon Awards! We are recognizing 15 community volunteers who help fulfill the Shoreline’s promise of opportunity. The honorees will be celebrated at a special event this fall. Who are the people in your life who exemplify selflessness and volunteer spirit? Make your nomination by June 27 at www.beaconawardsct.com/nominate-someone-for-a-beacon-award.

06/19/2025

Nominations for the 13th annual Beacon Awards are now open! We are recognizing 15 community volunteers who help fulfill the Shoreline’s promise of opportunity. The honorees will be celebrated at a special event this fall. Who are the people in your life who exemplify selflessness and a volunteer spirit? Nominate them for a Beacon at www.beaconawardsct.com/nominate-someone-for-a-beacon-award.

06/11/2025

Nominations for the 13th annual Beacon Awards are now open! We are recognizing 15 community volunteers who help fulfill the Shoreline’s promise of opportunity. The honorees will be celebrated at a special event this fall. Who are the people in your life who exemplify selflessness and a volunteer spirit? Nominate them for a Beacon at www.beaconawardsct.com/nominate-someone-for-a-beacon-award/

04/08/2025

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03/14/2025

The Deep River Fire Department is currently responding to a crashed plane on cedar Lake Road.

Please steer clear of the area if it all possible, and expect temporary stops or delays if traveling on Cedar Lake Road.

12/18/2024

Exciting news! 🎉 On the Shoreline Magazine now has a dedicated page! Follow us to dive into the stories of the Winter issue, including Mystic's award-winning chef, local authors, and much more. Don’t miss out—check out the link in our latest post!

09/23/2024

Time is running out to buy your tickets for the 2024 Beacon Awards. Don't miss your chance to celebrate 15 incredible members of our shoreline community on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Ticket sales end on Friday, Sept. 27. https://www.beaconawardsct.com/tickets

06/05/2024

Nominations for the 12th annual Beacon Awards are now open! We are recognizing 15 community volunteers who help fulfill the Shoreline’s promise of opportunity. The honorees will be celebrated at a special event this fall. Who are the people in your life who exemplify selflessness and volunteer spirit? Nominate them for a Beacon at www.beaconawardsct.com/nominate

01/22/2024

State Representative Christine Palm has announced she will not seek reelection. Her term is set to expire in 2025.

State Representative Christine Palm (D, District 36), who represents Essex, Chester, Deep River, and Haddam, has announced she will not seek a fourth term. She came into office in 2019, and her final ...