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Now Furnishings in South Windsor will close its doors after 35 years
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — A longstanding member of the South Windsor business community is closing its doors. Now Furnishings, an independent retailer known for its variety of modern furniture and unique Scandinavian furniture, was established in 1989. After providing high quality furniture to the region for 35 years, the business will begin its final liquidation on Thursday.
Dogs dumped on side of CT roads symbol of larger problem: Overwhelmed shelters, ‘desperate’ people
A Cavalier King Charles spaniel found in a crate in West Hartford. An allegedly malnourished German shepherd found tied up on the side of the road in Plainfield. An allegedly severely neglected dog found in East Hartford that had to be euthanized. It seems that abandoned dogs, and sometimes cats, are discovered weekly across the state. But they are the visible symbols of larger problems facing ...
Hidden Treasures of Connecticut: Pearl Jam – Hartford Concert Posters
Here's a hint for those in Connecticut on the hunt for a hidden treasure: Keep your eye out for Pearl Jam - Hartford concert posters. These rare items may show up at your local flea market, and most are going for hundreds of dollars. One of the best concerts I...
New strategy aims to cut number of state's at-risk youths in half
Oct. 9—A Connecticut Conference of Municipalities' commission is proposing a 10-year, 22-point action plan members say will slash the number of at-risk and disconnected youth in the state by 60,000 ― but at a cost. The 119K Commission on At-Risk and Disconnected Youth, named for the number of Connecticut youths in crisis and comprising mayors, first selectmen and other Connecticut municipal ...
High School Football Week 5: Bye week for most but others look to stay unbeaten
This is a bye week for most teams in the area so it’s a lighter schedule than usual, but there are still some schools that have games scheduled. Eight of the 11 teams in the Courant’s state coaches’ poll (there is one tie) are off this week. Hand, ranked No. 4, will host unbeaten Hillhouse. No. 9 West Haven and Newtown, tied for 10th, will also play this week. Here are some games to watch: ...
What Was the First Concert You Ever Saw in Connecticut?
I made a shocking discovery as I was looking through my old ticket stubs over the weekend, the very first big concert I ever went to by a major act happened nearly 40 years ago. What was the first big concert that you ever saw in Connecticut? Were you lucky...
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