🌱 The Herbery Is Closing + Congratulations Tri-Athlete Reagan Doyon

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• What a senior year!
• Mark your calendars for summer music.
• The Herbery is closing in downtown Chester.

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Here are the top stories today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

1. It's been quite a senior year for Valley Regional High School tri-athlete Reagan Doyon. Captain of the girls' soccer team, indoor track and girl's lacrosse, Doyon has had a busy year, that has been impactful for her, her teams and her peers. Exercising her undeniable leadership abilities Doyon has helped to lead her teams to several victories and to bring a sense of comradery and acceptance to each team. According to Zip06.com, Doyon said, "It has been interesting to be a captain for all three. It is an honor, and being chosen to be a captain means that I can take people who may be newer to a sport and create a positive environment for them to build their skill around and feel accepted. Teams can drive people away from a sport by arguing, so I like to talk things out with everyone.” (Zip06.com)
2. Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means, The Sounds of Summer, the annual Deep River Parks & Recreation summer concert series is back and loaded with talent. The season will kick off on July 6 with party rock band "Wild Nights" at Devitt Field. Mark your calendars now! Check out the complete line up here." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
3. A steadfast of Chester village is saying goodbye; The Herbery will be no more after the end of May. The shop, that out-of-town visitors and locals alike have enjoyed for decades, is closing. It will be missed. Good luck to the owners in their next chapter. (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)

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From my notebook:

• Ivoryton Library Association: "In this time of banned books, you will find us where we have always been, right here on Main Street. We aren’t going anywhere." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @debquinnmunson • Opening reception Thursday, May 25, 5-6:30 at Masonicare Chester Village in Chester, Connecticut. Show runs through mid- June. Join me if you’re in the area! #artexhibit #visitchester #visitchesterct" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Essex Board of Trade: " The annual Essex Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 29, starting at 9 a.m. Participants will assemble at the foot of Main Street in Essex at 8:45 a.m. " (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Deep River Parks & Rec: "Tai Chi is Back! Join us for an hour on Thursday mornings along the beautiful Connecticut River at Deep River's Town Landing Park. Thursday mornings, weather permitting, 7-8 a.m. This is a free class offered to the community." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Eleanor Roosevelt in Westbrook: A Refuge for a First Lady Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m. in the Program Room Registration required: Sign up at 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @markerthirtyseven • Starting on Memorial Day, Marker 37 is rolling out the Summer Fun Early. Join us 6 Days a Week for a Delicious New Summer Menu, Extended Hours, Live Music Nights, & More!" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @thehivechester • It's BAAACCKKK! This Friday, June 2 we host our Friday Artist Pop-up Shop! Join us between 5-8 p.m. and see local artists and craftspeople showcase their talents." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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