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05/27/2026

And on Yahoo too! Love Mary Riss!

At 107 years young, Mary Riss's dream of becoming grand marshal in Meriden's Memorial Day parade is coming true.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Mary Riss was the wife of Noble Nicholas Riss. 107!!! Still lives on her own in Meriden.

At 107, Mary Riss dreamed about representing her town as the grand marshal of Meriden’s annual Memorial Day parade. With help from a close friend, her dream will come true Monday.

“She’s extremely excited,” said Connie Russo, a Meriden resident and friend of Riss who helped make it happen. “I called her and told her (about it). She was screaming on the phone.”

Meriden’s annual Memorial Day parade will start at 10 a.m. on Monday on Curtis Street, traveling down Broad Street and East Main Street before ending at the Meriden Green.

More: https://www.ctinsider.com/recordjournal/article/mary-riss-107-meriden-memorial-day-grand-marshal-22268266.php

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05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Have a safe Memorial Day holiday, and please take time to remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/13/2026

05/10/2026

Celebrating the incredible women who inspire us every day! 🩷 This Mother's Day, we honor the strength, love, and support you provide. Happy Mother’s Day!

05/08/2026

Ready to dig into something fun?

Join us tomorrow, Saturday May 9, from 11 AM-1 PM for Pyramid Shriners Stacker Prepper Club's Garden Exchange! This event is taking place at Pyramid Shrine, 2428 Main St, Stratford.

This event is open to the public at no cost.

Whether you’ve got a green thumb or you’re just getting started, this is a great chance to connect, swap, and grow together. Bring along your extra seeds, seedlings, plants, or gardening tools to trade or share with fellow plant lovers. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new varieties, exchange tips, and pick up a few tricks to help your garden thrive this year. No extras to swap? No problem! Come for the ideas, stay for the inspiration!