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WATCH: Large bear spooks family in Connecticut driveway (video)
Watch out! One family in Connecticut had a too-close-for-comfort encounter with a large black bear in front of their home earlier this week. Three children were playing in a driveway in Simsbury, while two seated adults supervised. Unbeknownst to them, another large guest was occupying the same real estate. WATCH...
Family Friday: Hot air balloon festival, Porchfest and local fairs
(WFSB) - This is the weekend before many kids head back to class. Take a break from back-to-school shopping to soak up the final days of summer vacation at these great local events. August 23 – 24 Norton Park. Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Balloon glow. Fireworks. Saturday: 6:00am...
Well-known chicken restaurant set to open second CT location. And they’re hiring.
Looks like Connecticut just can’t resist chicken for dinner. Maybe lunch too. Raising Cane’s, famous for its chicken fingers, will open its second store Sept. 10 in Simsbury at 546 Bushy Hill Road. In preparation for its grand opening, Cane’s is beginning to recruit crew members in the area for positions including cashier, cook and customer service associates. The restaurant with a double ...
The Inishshor crowned lobster roll champ in Connecticut
COLCHESTER, CT. (WFSB) - All summer long you’ve been voting on who has the best lobster roll in the state. Friday, the Inishshor was crowned champion. Our crews got there during the lunch rush and the line was literally out the door for the six ounces of fresh lobster meat and large amount of butter.
10,000 cupcakes: Bakery starts prepping for The Big E in August
While the largest fair in New England is still weeks away, a Connecticut bakery has been preparing since the start of August. “All of it is from scratch. Literally in our bakery they’re mixing the apple mixture by hand for the crisp. Everything is homemade,” said owner Josh Virkler. “There’s no factories.”
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.
Young Dog Found Tied to a Guardrail Near the Highway in Connecticut
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A young dog was discovered tied to a guardrail in East Hartford,...
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.
A guide to live music at UConn
There are a ton of opportunities and experiences that freshman can jump into right away at the University of Connecticut, including clubs, sports games and of course, The Daily Campus. But one of the best experiences to take part in is the bustling live music scene and frequent concerts held in Storrs.
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