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L.L. Bean in Enfield slated to open this fall
Construction is underway at L.L. Bean at Brookside Plaza in Enfield and the store is expected to open in the fall. It is one of four L.L. Bean stores the company added or plans to add across the country this year. The others are in New York, Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Paranormal Cirque III Comes to Clinton Aug. 8
The circus is coming to town. From Aug. 8 to 11, the Paranormal Cirque III will perform six shows under a big top tent in the Clinton Outlets parking lot. Boasting a lineup that is anything but normal with “horrifying yet seductive” acts, a press release for the show states the circus will include illusionists, acrobatics, contortionists, mythical horror characters, and more.
Some CT city leaders are pushing for political civility. Those calls are generating mixed reactions
Easton residents usually argue, sometimes contentiously, about local issues, like any other small town, according to First Selectman David Bindleglass. But a recent incident led to the town taking action after a town volunteer’s personal information was leaked. “That form also included the person's social security number, and that...
Rhode Island punches its ticket to the Little League Softball World Series
BRISTOL, Conn. — The girls from Cranston Western are going to the World Series. Rhode Island’s Little League Softball all-stars, simply put, are the best in New England. A rout of Connecticut in their regional opener was not to be outdone by a curtain-call shutout against Maine. And a comeback win against Massachusetts had the 11- and 12-year-old all-stars one triumph away from the World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. ...
Avelo Airlines to offer affordable travel across Jamaica
Jamaica: Avelo Airlines came up with a new initiative to provide affordable travel to Jamaicans from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) with the launch of new flights for the route. The announcement for this new step was made by the airlines on Wednesday. The...
New Britain Homeowners Frustrated by Unchecked Flooding
NEW BRITAIN — Andrew Pope has had enough. Pope, who moved into his 2,700-square-foot bungalow-style home on Brighton Street in New Britain three years ago, said the constant basement flooding and ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
Dominant Performances at Thompson’s Twisted Tea Midsummer Thursday Showcase
Although early rains made for a shortened practice schedule on Thursday, Thompson Speedway lit-up the night for the final round of Thursday Night Thunder this season. Dominance was the word to describe Thursday’s racing action at Thompson Speedway with the night starting off under the command of the fan-favorite Street Stock class. Former multi-time track champion ‘Leadfoot’ Larry Barnett led the 20-lap main event for the Street Stocks from the drop of the green flag to the twin checkered flags for his first win of the season. While ‘Leadfoot’ dominated up front, all eyes were on Ryan Waterman as he charged from eighth-place to third in the fast-paced feature event.
Phoenix Rising vs Hartford Athletic in Vital Friday Showdown at Trinity Health Stadium
Hartford Athletic prepares to host Phoenix Rising at Trinity Health Stadium, seeking crucial points to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Four wins, two draws, and three losses at home for Hartford Athletic. Phoenix Rising, the defending champions, currently sit just outside the playoff spots in the...
Girls Future Firefighter Camp in Bloomfield gives hands-on training
A camp designed to teach teenage girls about the values of firefighters is underway in Bloomfield. It is called the Girls Future Firefighter Camp. Organizers said they teach the young ladies to be disciplined, courageous, and team players, whether they choose firefighting as their future career or not. It is...
Lyman Real Estate brokers two retail space transactions - $425,000
Clinton, CT The building at 5 and 7 East Main St., has been sold. Lyman Broker & Development associate Sam Lyman represented both the sellers and buyer Ace Andaleeb in the $425,000 transaction. The property includes two first-floor retail spaces, a 1,232 s/f space that used to house a dance...
The puck drops in Hartford | Whalers Alumni Weekend returns
HARTFORD, Conn. — For the seventh time, Hartford Whalers Alumni Weekend returns to Dunkin' Park in downtown Hartford, and for fans, the weekend is a win-win. The Hartford Yard Goats continue to support the Whalers and, this year, the baseball team has brought back 19 former Whaler hockey players for events on Friday and Saturday night.
75ers’ offense swings into action for berth in Legion state tourney final 8
MIDDLETOWN — Post 75 pitchers allowed only one run in two American Legion state tournament games prior to Thursday night. Great on paper, but across those 13 innings Middletown’s offense generated just two runs. Apparently, a call for run support was heard, because the 75ers gave right-hander Ryan...
Brockton man convicted in connection with ‘wide-ranging’ cocaine conspiracy
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The United States Attorney’s Office said that a Brockton man was convicted in connection with a cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. 40-year-old Robert Monteiro was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent...
House of Heroes CT fixes home for 2 veterans in West Haven
Thanking veterans for their sacrifice and service - that's the mission behind the non-profit, House of Heroes Connecticut. The organization has helped hundreds of vets over the years both in and out of state. On Saturday, they were out helping four more veterans by the shoreline. Two of them were...
Central Fall hosting community survey on design of new high school
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) — Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera said the city is hosting a community survey on the design of the new high school. Rivera said that students and their families can give their input on what “local figures and inspirational quotes” should be on the walls of the new building.
3-car crash in New Haven leaves one dead
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A serious crash that left one person dead is under investigation in New Haven. Officers closed down Middletown Avenue between Foxon Boulevard and Barnes Avenue for more than five hours while they investigated. Police say the crash occurred between a silver Hyundai, a silver Infiniti,...
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