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Ron Haffkine, a Grammy-winning record producer and manager known for his work with Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, has died. He was 84.

He also won a Grammy for producing a children’s album from Shel Silverstein, a frequent collaborator.

James Madison Sawyer, Jr., age 66, of New Bern, N.C. passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. James is preceded in death by his husband, Ken Rowe, his father, James

Recalling that time when Dr. Hook and the Medicine finally landed on the cover of 'Rolling Stone.'

Highlands Hammock Announces Rick Arnold Concert Guitarist Country/Rocker to play Music in the Park Finale May 4 Sebring:  Rick Arnold is scheduled to play the final concert of the Music in the Park series on May 4.    This native of Kentucky, who called Nashville “home” for over 25 years prior…

After health issues and Covid 19 delays Dr. Hook singer Dennis Locorriere finally has the chance to celebrate the band's legacy.

After health issues and Covid 19 delays Dr. Hook singer Dennis Locorriere finally has the chance to celebrate the band's legacy.

St. Stephens Church in East Haddam welcomes new priest-in-charge Press Staff FacebookTwitterEmail The Rev. Erin Flinn is the new priest-in-charge at St. Stephen’s Church in East Haddam.Contributed photo / St. Stephen’s Church EAST HADDAM — St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church announced this week that the Rev. Erin L. Flinn will be joining the parish beginning Jan. 5. Though Flinn will not officially begin her duties until the new year, she has volunteered to lead services on Christmas Eve and...

Childrens literature contest invites submissions Dec. 18, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail Shoreline Arts Alliance is hosting its the annual Tassy Walden children’s literature contest.Contributed photo / GUILFORD — Shoreline Arts Alliance is presenting the 20th annual New Voices in Children’s Literature: Tassy Walden Awards competition. This contest provides unpublished Connecticut authors and illustrators of children’s books the opportunity to have manuscripts and portfolios reviewed by liter...

Denvers fort logan national cemetery. but because of his crimes, his fellow marines refused to perform the honor ceremonies. joining us is a member of the honor guard that refused on behalf of his fellow marines, retired lieutenant colonel robert fisher who was also once a friend of raymond sawyer. good morning to you, sir. thank you for being here. >> good morning. >> lieutenant colonel, why did you and your fellow marines refuse to be a part of this full military burial? >> first, im colonel b...