25 years ago: The Regional District 17 Board of Education gave special recognition to Haddam Elementary School first grade teacher Margaret Sundell. The honor was part of the board’s program of special recognition for outstanding teachers in each of the five district schools. Principal Edward Lewis had recommended her for the award.

25 years ago: Urine testing of students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or durgs while in school in Old Saybrook was recommended to the Board of Education by a subcommittee that studied a broad spectrum of board policies governing student life.