There’s something special about the end of summer, a sense of renewal mixed with nostalgia, as we all return to our routines with the stories of our summer adventures fresh in our minds. Here at the Greenwich Sentinel, we’re feeling that same blend of excitement and reflection as we come back from our annual hiatus. There’s an eagerness, a collective readiness to dive back into the rhythms of reporting, connecting, and celebrating this community we’re proud to call home.

However, our return was marked by a somber reality that we face each year at this time. As we began assembling the first edition following our break, we found ourselves with four pages of obituaries. It’s said that “to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die,” a reminder by poet Thomas Campbell of the enduring impact

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