25 years ago: The East Haddam Parent-Teacher Organization announced it would present a series of three workshops entitled “Alcoholism: A Family Affair” during the month of May. The workshops were set to take place at the town’s elementary and high schools.

25 years ago: The Connecticut River Museum offered a program on shad fishing in Essex, aboard a 66’ schooner. The fee was $15 per person and each of the two programs offered were limited to 22 participants. The program was part of the annual shad run up the Connecticut River.