The Viking Saga

Controversial Town Budget Moves To Referendum

TED BERGMAN
May 23, 2023

Next year’s town budget currently sits in the hands of the people: EL voters will go to the polls today to vote whether or not to approve the budget as adopted by the Board of Finance (BOF), roughly...

Most Defining Albums of Each Decade

TED BERGMAN
May 3, 2023

1960s: “The Velvet Underground & Nico” – The Velvet Underground & Nico I was very tempted to pick The Beach Boys and their iconic California surf-pop sound in the deeply introspective “Pet...

Anger Rises Over ELPS Budget Cuts

TED BERGMAN
March 9, 2023

As is, the Board of Education’s (BOE) proposed budget will cause over 18 teachers and staff to lose their jobs, creating rippling ramifications throughout the district. All library assistant staff...

Vanguard Brings an Army of Sound to ELHS

TED BERGMAN
February 16, 2023

Meet the band: Darius Kirvelevicus (11th) – Voice Lauren Griffin (11th) – Drumset Tyler Eng (10th) – Lead Guitar Dylan Johnson (10th) – Rhythm Guitar Ryan Zhuang (11th) – Bass After...

Coastal Connections Continues to Inspire

TED BERGMAN
February 2, 2023

Luke Bonner, HVAC Intern A faulty thermostat. Clogged ventilation filters. Air conditioning drainage issues. They’re all common problems in a homeowner’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning...

Mauri’s Soccer Engine Keeps Running

TED BERGMAN
December 19, 2022

Nicknamed “The Train” by her middle school soccer coach, her fearless and unwaveringly determined play style is not for the faint of heart. Once she locks eyes with her downfield target, you can bet...

New Cashless Online Ticket Paying System Upsets Some

Ted Bergman
December 9, 2022

Pull out your debit card, because EL’s athletic games have gone cashless. ELHS has adopted a system of online payments for athletic games through the digital ticketing website GoFan. Stamps, tear-off...

New Cashless Online Ticket Paying System Upsets Some

TED BERGMAN
December 5, 2022

Pull out your debit card, because EL’s athletic games have gone cashless. ELHS has adopted a system of online payments for athletic games through the digital ticketing website GoFan. Stamps, tear-off...

EL Reviews Town Charter

TED BERGMAN
November 21, 2022

EL’s Town Charter Revision Committee, created by First Selectman Kevin Seery and the Board of Selectmen, consists of 11 appointed EL residents with prior experience in town politics. The committee is...

Meet the Midterm Candidates

TED BERGMAN
November 15, 2022

State Senate Jerry Labriola Self-described moderate Republican Jerry Labriola is a closing attorney for Labriola Law Group. Mr. Labriola’s campaign is focused on lessening inflation and “following...