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Kids can get free eye exams at the Hartford Public Library
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The Hartford Public Library is giving out free eye exams for kids ages 5 to 18. The city is partnering with Vision to Learn for the exams. A mobile clinic will make seven stops throughout the city for free eye exams:. Albany Library. 1250 Albany Avenue.
Home Market Foods Establishes South Windsor, Connecticut, Operations
Food manufacturer Home Market Foods plans to establish operations in South Windsor, Connecticut. The more than $70 million project is expected to create 210 jobs by the end of 2027. The investment will include the renovation and build out of the former Carla's Pasta building. Operations are scheduled for June...
Manchester Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years
The restaurant, located in the Hartford County town of Manchester at 1483 Pleasant Valley Rd., announced its closure on social media on Monday, July 1. In its closing announcement, the owners of the Hooters branch said it was a "difficult decision" to shutter the eatery, which has been open for almost 20 years.
Avon makes their hits count to win second straight D6 championship
SIMSBURY, July 1, 2024 – The Avon Little League softball All-Star had just three hits in Monday night’s District 6 Major Division (ages 11-12) championship game. But they made each one count. Each Avon player with a hit stole at least one base and scored a run as...
Hartford brings back “Night Gyms” program for youth
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of Hartford is bringing back a decades-old summer program called “Night Gyms” for youth in the area. The city will have pools and gyms open in the evenings all summer long. The program is a collaboration between Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, the Justice Education Center and “Active City” to keep […]
Early onset Alzheimer's patient regains hope thanks to clinical trials, changing mindset
Lauralee Denler, 60, goes for a run on her long, winding driveway in Old Saybrook to train for a 5K. Her wife Tara Milardo runs with her, cheering her on. A year ago, Denler was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s, a term used by physicians when the disease is diagnosed under the age of 65.
RI food news: Kids eat free, a vegan challenge, award-winning distiller has a new bourbon
A dining deal for kids, a new spirit from an award-winning distiller, a vegan food promotion and a new food and drink tour are in the news this week. July 4 is generally a day for cookouts but who are we to ignore a dining offer for kids to eat free at Applebee's. ...
New RI law makes it easier to add rental units to homes
A new state law designed to streamline the process of developing accessory dwelling units — also known as “granny flats” or “in-law apartments” — is being hailed as a way to create affordable living spaces amid an ongoing housing crunch.
High-Visibility Boating Patrols Planned by DEM Environmental Police Over July 4th Weekend
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay and other waterways will soon be bustling with boaters. In anticipation, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), is urging boaters to stay sober. The agencies are stepping up enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on impaired boating.
Declaration of Independence on view at Rhode Island State Archives on July 4th
Squeeze in a slice of history between the holiday parades and hot dogs with a stop at the Rhode Island State Archives in Providence. The state’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence will be front and center on July 4 during limited holiday hours, 10 a.m. to noon, Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg […] The post Declaration of Independence on view at Rhode Island State Archives on July 4th appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
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