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Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Danbury Eyeing Options To Replace Stop And Shop
AFter getting word yesterday that the Danbury Stop and Shop on Newtown Road is among the chain’s stores marked for permanent closure later this year, Danbury officials are now scrambling to find a new grocery store to take its place. Farley Santos, advisor to Mayor Roberto Alves, says the goal is finding a store that will contribute to the community and create local jobs. City officials have confirmed that discussions are ongoing with potential new grocers. The Stop & Shop closures include the Danbury location as one of five stores in Connecticut that will close.
Vintage fashion finds offered by Kent Democrats
KENT—Vintage fashion items are being sought in advance of Kent’s Summer Sidewalk Days in August. The Kent Democratic Town Committee is holding a vintage fashion sale and is looking for gently used clothing and accessories that it will sell during the four-day event, Aug. 1 to 4. Proceeds will be used to support Democratic candidates on a regional, state and federal level.
Nicole Atkins Announces East Coast Tour, Three Shows in New York
Rock singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins announced an East Coast Tour starting in September with a show at Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY. Justin & the Cosmics will serve as support for the entire run. A prominent figure in rock music for over two decades, Nicole Atkins has been actively touring...
FotoDiary Exhibit highlights grandeur of Grand Canyon
KENT—A very personal view of the Grand Canyon is on view at the FotoDiary Gallery, 3 Barn Rd., this month. Photographer and teacher Scott Parker of Kent is exhibiting a series of photogravure images of the canyon taken during a 16-day excursion along the Colorado River. The show will be up until Aug. 1.
Furry Scaly Friends coming to library event Aug. 10
KENT—Join the Kent Memorial Library at the Golden Falcon Field, 20 North Main St., for a special event in partnership with Furry Scaly Friends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. More than 20 different critters, from furry to scaly, will be on hand to be petted, fed and...
Putnam’s Ice Pond Preserve Gets its First Bouldering Book
Gary Goldfinger has met a number of characters with names that sound like they’re part of a comic book gang – The Claw, Dabzilla and the Cyborg Cockroach. Disappointingly, they’re not. They’re the names of climbing routes showing how to ascend each of the vast collection of rocks at the Putnam Land Trust’s Ice Pond property in Patterson.
Palace Theater Shines A Light On The New 2024-2025 Spotlight Series
Throughout the 2024-2025 season, Connecticut's most elegant theater will be shining a light on events that explore local connections and invite audiences closer to the action on stage. A thoughtfully curated collection of presentations designed to entertain, educate, and inspire, the Spotlight Series will focus on remarkable people and experiences while showcasing the art of storytelling.
Peter Pan flies into Waterbury this weekend with the Golden Years Theatre Company
WATERBURY, Conn. — Grab your top hat - because Peter Pan is flying into Waterbury this weekend. But this is not a cast like you've ever seen before, each one of them is over the age of 60. The oldest member taking the stage is 80 years old!. The...
Ethan Allen recognized on list of America’s Best Retailers
DANBURY, Conn. — Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (“Ethan Allen”) has once again been named #1 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers 2024 in the Premium Furniture category. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, the list was announced on July 17, 2024, and can be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
45 On Main turns one
KENT — On a sunny Saturday, July 13, 45 On Main - Coffee Chocolate & Creamery in Kent celebrated its first birthday. Music, Games, and entertainment brought in friends and customers of all ages. By far, the main attraction was the dunk tank with the opportunity to dunk a...
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