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Pumping pipeline project to begin for struggling pondside residents in Portland
PORTLAND, Conn. — As towns in the Naugatuck River Valley continue their week of flood cleanup, the Connecticut River Valley community of Portland has been cleaning up since April. But now there’s renewed hope for the residents of Jobs Pond. Jobs Pond is a unique body of water that...
'Give them hope': A pickleball program inside a CT prison helps incarcerated people find self-worth
Caesar Oneil and three other pickleball players are doing warm-up exercises in an echoey gym. They’re not at just any gym. They're playing on a court in Suffield, inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, a maximum security prison, where they are incarcerated. Their coach, Angelo Rossetti, shows up a few...
Tedeschi Trucks Band at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Join Jon Kamal Saturday, August 22nd at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater before Tedeschi Trucks Band Deuces Wild 2024 Tour with Special Guest Margo Price. Stop by the PLR Tent and enter to win lunch for a year from Duchess Restaurants. We’ll also have PLR prizes and your chance to win other concert tickets!
Hartford Flavor Company Fêtes Cocktail Parlour Opening
Hartford Flavor Company celebrated the grand opening of its new Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour on 54 Pratt Street in Hartford with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception on July 11. The Hartford Flavor Company team, including Co-owners Lelaneia and Tom Dubay, were joined by Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and Julio Concepcione, Executive Director, Metro Hartford Alliance. Located on Hartford’s historic Pratt Street, the Parlour offers guests unique cocktails featuring Hartford Flavor Company’s Wild Moon Liqueurs line and its organic vodkas in a 150-seat venue, which features a full cocktail bar, formal dining room, private dining room, board game lounge and tasting bar. The venue offers a farm-to-table menu incorporating food from Sub-Edge Farm, Cato Corner Farm, Three Sisters Farms, Mystic Cheese Company, Seacoast Mushrooms and Oui Charcuterie. The interior design concept is inspired by the Roman goddess Diana, often depicted as a huntress, who is associated with wild animals, fertility, and the moon and incorporates styles from various time periods, including 1930s art deco and classic Roman elements with some touches of the 1970s. All Hartford Flavor Company products are distributed throughout Connecticut by Brescome Barton.
Sunshine and warm temperatures continue into the weekend
The quiet and comfortable weather pattern we've been enjoying will continue into the weekend. Lots of sunshine, warm temperatures and low humidity can be expected for any outdoor plans you may have. A weak disturbance passing through the northeast tomorrow may help to produce an isolated shower or storm. Most...
The Real McCoy Rum Showcased in West Hartford
Brescome Barton hosted a Caribbean Rum Dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Hartford featuring The Real McCoy Rum on July 12. Teams from Brescome Barton and The Real McCoy Rum were on-site to educate guests on The Real McCoy Rum line during the five-course dinner prepared by Chef Headley Wilson paired with infused tastes of The Real McCoy Rum and cocktails by Stephanie Cohen, Brand Ambassador, The Real McCoy Rum. The award-winning suite of The Real McCoy Rum, distributed in Connecticut by Brescome Barton, is small-batch and artisan-crafted 100% unadulterated Barbados rum. Its 3, 5 and 12 Year aged premium rums are named after Bill McCoy, the pioneer rumrunner of the Prohibition era. Stonington resident Bailey Pryor, a six-time Emmy award-winning documentary producer, was inspired to start The Real McCoy Rum while producing a film about McCoy for PBS.
Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees
The Hartford Superior Court ruled last week that Annie and Neil Hornish would be held liable for all kenneling costs in relation to their dog, Dexter, who was involved in the mauling death of 95-year-old Janet D’Aleo in 2019. Despite the ruling, Annie Hornish has already announced her intent to appeal the ruling. “We disagree […] The post Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Officials: Incoming freshman class at Uconn is the largest in school history
As members of The University of Connecticut class of 2028 moved onto campus Thursday, school officials say this year's incoming class is the largest in school history. Over 6,500 incoming first year students are enrolled in the school, including 4,500 at Storrs and the rest at campuses in Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury, and Avery Point.
USJ welcomes new faculty for 2024-2025 academic year
As the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) begins the 2024-2025 academic school year, it welcomes nine new faculty members. “We are excited to welcome eight new faculty members to USJ this fall,” said Provost Michelle Kalis. “The faculty have excellent credentials and training, and several bring a wealth of clinical/practical and research experience. These faculty will add to USJ’s tradition of student-centered faculty and engagement with the broader community.”
Local farm in Bethlehem doing their part to help victims impacted by flooding
BETHLEHEM, CT (WFSB) - Communities are continuing to pitch in for those affected by Sunday’s historic floods. Local businesses and area residents joined together at March Farm in Bethlehem to do their part as well. The farm has held a concert series for four years with a local band...
Family makes renewed plea as Billy Smolinski missing person case marks 20 years
Saturday marks 20 years since Billy Smolinski went missing from his home on Holly Street in Waterbury. The date was Aug. 24, 2004. Decades later, some are still searching and they say areas of interest are some of the same areas impacted by recent flooding. It’s leading to a call...
Middletown holds benefit tournament after encouraging 2024 season
Pictured: Anthony Nanfito (left) and Andrew Dunn led the Blue Dragons to a third-place showing in the conference championship tournament this spring. A golf tournament to benefit the boys and girls programs at Middletown High School will be held Sept. 28 at Portland Golf Course. The entry fee is $125....
Project of the Month: Commercial Service Realty and The Legacy Group continue work on Riverwalk Berlin Apartments
Berlin, CT The Riverwalk Berlin Apartments project is set to redefine modern living in this quaint New England town. Developed by Peter Daddeo, owner of Commercial Service Realty, this ambitious project comprises 200 apartments ranging from studios to spacious two-bedroom units. The venture promises not only to enhance the local housing market but also to introduce a new standard of luxury and convenience to the community.
Central Connecticut State University shines light on sustainability with campus additions
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Central Connecticut State University is going to great lengths to support its sustainability goals. According to the university, this semester, visitors to Devil’s Den will see what appears to be a blue picnic table outside the main entrance. Beneath its roof, which is a set of solar panels, lie seats and several outlets to provide students a recharge area for their mobile devices.
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