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Coastal New England Gem Named Best Small Town To Visit In U.S. News Rankings Coastal New England Gem Named Best Small Town To Visit In U.S. News Rankings
Coastal New England Gem Named Best Small Town To Visit In U.S. News Rankings A charming coastal town has been crowned the best small town to visit in the United States, earning the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released rankings. The annual list highlights destinations that capture the essence of small-town America with their scenic beauty, cultural offerings, and laid-back atmosphere. T his year, Bar Harbor, Maine, claimed the No. 1 position, praised for its idyllic setting, stunning coastal views, and gateway to Acadia National Park. Nestled along Maine’s rugged coastline, Bar Harbor attracts visitors year-round with its fresh seafood, boutique…

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by Joe Lombardi
Real Estate
'Gated Heaven:' Estate In New England Offers Lakefront View, More 'Gated Heaven:' Estate In New England Offers Lakefront View, More
'Gated Heaven:' Estate In New England Offers Lakefront View, More A $5 million estate with over 800 feet of lake frontage is looking for its next owner. Located in the heart of the Berkshires, 49 Chanterwood Road is a slice of “gated heaven,” its listing states. With five bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, the 6,000-square-foot home sits on the shores of Goose Pond and offers not only 877 feet of lake frontage but also a whopping 35 acres of untouched woodland, which the listing claims provides complete privacy and “a connection with nature that is both rare and invigorating.” Even indoors, the outside reigns supreme, as the home boasts a large scr…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
COVID-19: New Studies Shed Light On Immunity For Those Who Were Vaccinated Or Had Virus COVID-19: New Studies Shed Light On Immunity For Those Who Were Vaccinated Or Had Virus
Covid-19: New Studies Shed Light On Immunity For Those Who Were Vaccinated Or Had Virus Brand-new studies are shedding light on how long immunity to COVID-19 lasts for those who have had the virus, been fully vaccinated, or both. Most who were infected with COVID and later immunized will not need booster shots, the studies show. Those who were vaccinated after never having the virus will likely need a booster shot as will some people who had COVID but did not have a strong immune response. One of the studies was published this week in the journal Nature. The other study was posted on the biology research site BioRxiv. Many who have been infected with COVID will likely make …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Many Non-Hospitalized Virus Survivors Face Lingering Health Risks, New Study Shows COVID-19: Many Non-Hospitalized Virus Survivors Face Lingering Health Risks, New Study Shows
Covid-19: Many Non-Hospitalized Virus Survivors Face Lingering Health Risks, New Study Shows Some Americans who contracted cases of COVID-19 may not have been hospitalized, but could face potential long-term health risks, a new study has found. In a study published this week in the journal Nature, researchers who looked at more than 73,000 people across the country who were positive for COVID-19 but never hospitalized found that some of those cases could potentially increase the risk of death or chronic medical conditions. The study found that between one and six months after becoming infected, those patients had a significantly greater risk of death - up to 60 percent higher - tha…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
School Speech Therapist Katja Krumpelbeck Of Greenwich Dies At 33 School Speech Therapist Katja Krumpelbeck Of Greenwich Dies At 33
School Speech Therapist Katja Krumpelbeck Of Greenwich Dies At 33 Katja M. Krumpelbeck, a school speech therapist, of Greenwich, died Monday, July 22 with family members by her side. She was 33. A beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, Godmother, and friend, she was born on Sept.17, 1985 in Greenwich to Karin and John Krumpelbeck of Stamford. Krumpelbeck worked as a speech and cognitive disorders therapist for the New York City school system.  She loved helping all people and especially enjoyed working with children, said the obituary. Krumpelbeck loved New York City, Broadway shows, all kinds of music, Cape Cod, fine art, and nature. She lov…

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by Donna Christopher