18 | July | 2025 | Greenwich Sentinel

Lessons on Longevity from Okinawa

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

Local geriatric care manager Robin Staver recently visited one of the Blue Zones (Okinawa, Japan) to study the region from health standpoint. The article explores what she observed and shines a light on the healthful practices that have led the people from this region to live extraordinarily long and healthful lives.

Editorial: It’s How We Treat Each Other

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

If you want to live to 100, you could move to Okinawa, Japan, where they eat purple sweet potatoes and belong to life-long social…

A Season of Restoration: Greenwich Audubon Takes Flight

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

Several local conservation projects in Greenwich are underway. Prioritizing healthy ecosystems and natural spaces within our own community is the best way take care of our local environment, and in turn do our part to help maintain the global environment.

Want to See Your Future Tree? Explore the Town Arboretum

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

Greenwich is one of the few municipalities in Connecticut to enjoy their own arboretum. The Greenwich Town Arboretum extends through parks, neighborhood centers, schools, and even parking lots, and contains over 1350 labeled trees. These trees represent the living history of Greenwich, and serve as living reminders of how the Town came together.

Greenwich Crew Crushes Competition

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

The Greenwich Crew rowing program showcased their elite skills at the USRowing Youth National Championships, bringing home hardware and high hopes for the future.

Greenwich High School Students Shine at Connecticut Girls and Boys State 2025

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

The Girls State and Boys State programs were created by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary to increase civic engagement and basic knowledge of the way state and national governments work, in high schoolers. This program is held across all 50 states, in which local American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary posts select delegates—who are rising high school seniors—to sponsor in the program.

John Blankley Introduces Us to Centuries Old St. Andrew’s Society – and Ken Burns

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

Longtime Greenwich resident John Blankley describes the historic and charitable organization, the Saint Andrew’s Society of New York with members of Scottish heritage of which he serves as president.

Camillo Makes it Official

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

By Julia Barcello and Beth Barhydt Standing on the front lawn of the Board of Education building on Greenwich Avenue Monday afternoon, First Selectman…

News Briefs: July 18

Greenwich Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

POLICE & FIRE Greenwich Residents Support Noise Compliance Noise ordinance violations, including the use of gas-powered leaf blowers, must be reported to the Greenwich…

New Canaan Sentinel·
July 18, 2025·

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