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Mouthwatering Baked Potato Restaurant Opens New Location in Connecticut
I am a potato girl. If there was one food I needed to eat for the rest of my life, I would probably choose potatoes. There are just so many different ways to eat them. I usually wait once a year to get my amazing baked potato from The Big E, but to my surprise, I might not have to wait that long anymore.
Best Waterbury Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in CT
Waterbury, Connecticut, boasts a rich and diverse food culture, with the best Waterbury Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants offering unique and authentic dining experiences. This article highlights three such gems: Brenda’s Kitchen & Deli, La Cazuela, and Top O’ the Mornin’. Each of these establishments exemplifies the creativity and dedication that make Waterbury’s culinary landscape so exciting and varied. They truly are one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Waterbury.
Time Travel: BHS's 1999 Valedictorians, Salutatorians and a Look at Eastpointe Area with No Businesses
These are Bridgeport's 1999 academic leaders when Harrison County Schools recognized valedictorians and salutatorians. The valadictorians include Jason Jackson, Matt Hazey, Ashley Maxey, Jaimee Compton, Allison Starkey, Jessica Harvey, Jaclyn Elsey, Abbey Stanley, Kristen Moore, Christina Grisso, and salutatorians Kathleen Miller, Lea Sellas, Whitney Moore, Andrea Rossetti, and Julie Felton.
Stretch Your Dollar: Get an early start on back-to-school shopping for best deals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — It may be the middle of summer, but back-to-school shopping is in full swing!. Experts say getting an early start is key. “That’s going to help you spread out your spending. Find those best deals right now,” said Emily Foley with Retailmenot.
Laughs For Life: Local comedy group shines the spotlight on addiction
Stepping up to the open mic! Local comedians are launching a series of new shows to bolster the standup scene in Hartford, but organizers are also shining the spotlight outwards on thousands of people across the state impacted by addiction. At first glance, it looks like a garage, but with...
Oddfellows Bring Indie Music to Paradise Green
Come early, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and visit Stratford’s Complete Streets Pop-Up on the Green. Learn all about the Complete Streets initiative to make Stratford a more Bike and Walking Friendly town. Opportunity to voice your thoughts on Complete Streets. Bring a lawn chair, snacks, beverage of choice...
Four houses proposed at site of former Spring Hill Road animal rescue
MONROE, CT — Neighbors of the SPCA of Connecticut Animal Shelter railed against the facility at 359 Spring Hill Road when it first opened in the early 2000s, but the dog kennels were a grandfathered use. The owner, Frederick Acker, fought with town officials over the number of dogs allowed on the property over the years and, due to financial woes, the shelter closed down for good last year.
Win tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
Listen to Anna and Raven all this week at 9am for your chance to win a pair of tickets to opening night on November 29th of ‘Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil. ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT, for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 through December 8, 2024.
Bridgeport’s Dr. Doolittle, Gregg Dancho, Announces Zoo Retirement After 45 years
Genial, sharp-witted, community and media accessible, Gregg Dancho has invested nearly 50 years of his life at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo transforming a troubled relic into a modern, accredited family destination with a culture on North and South American attractions focused on education, care and conservation, has announced his retirement.
Flautist Sherry Winston’s Band to Perform Branford Jazz Series on July 25
Known for her combination of eloquent taste and value of playing melodically, flautist Sherry Winston has achieved success in the music and business industries. On Thursday, July 25, she will display her exemplary musical attributes as part of the 2024 Branford Jazz Series on the Branford Green. A graduate of...
Young Readers Rejoice With A Book Or Two Of Joy
Seven-year-old Sania Stroud. "Even if there's a loud noise at night and your joy is scared away, it comes streaming right back with the light of the silvery moon," she read. Lucy Gellman Photos. LaKisha Jordan was halfway through The Little Book of Joy when seven-year-old Brooklyn Anderson leaned in,...
Branford Compassion Club Hosts Kitten Shower Aug. 17
Branford Compassion Club (BCC) is hosting a kitten shower on Saturday, Aug.17 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Branford Community House located at 46 Church Street. An afternoon of fun is planned with refreshments, games and raffle baskets to benefit kittens and mama cats under BCC’s care. While there is no admission fee for the event, gifts of food, supplies, monetary donations and gift cards are greatly appreciated. A wish list for kittens and moms can be accessed on BCC’s website at branfordcompassionclub.org/how-to-help/wish-list/.
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