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Dog found on highway reunited with owner
CHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - A chocolate lab was rescued and returned to his owner by state police after being found on the highway. State police say they received a call on July 10 reporting a dog running on Route 9 in Chester. State Police Trooper Smith was able to find...
New Leadership At Hartford Land Bank
HARTFORD, CT – The nonprofit Hartford Land Bank’s Board of Directors announced recently that Hartford resident Marcus Ordoñez has been appointed as the bank’s executive director. Ordoñez had been serving as interim executive director since December 2023, when his predecessor, Arunan Arulampalam, stepped down following his...
L.L. Bean in Enfield slated to open this fall
Construction is underway at L.L. Bean at Brookside Plaza in Enfield and the store is expected to open in the fall. It is one of four L.L. Bean stores the company added or plans to add across the country this year. The others are in New York, Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Paranormal Cirque III Comes to Clinton Aug. 8
The circus is coming to town. From Aug. 8 to 11, the Paranormal Cirque III will perform six shows under a big top tent in the Clinton Outlets parking lot. Boasting a lineup that is anything but normal with “horrifying yet seductive” acts, a press release for the show states the circus will include illusionists, acrobatics, contortionists, mythical horror characters, and more.
Some CT city leaders are pushing for political civility. Those calls are generating mixed reactions
Easton residents usually argue, sometimes contentiously, about local issues, like any other small town, according to First Selectman David Bindleglass. But a recent incident led to the town taking action after a town volunteer’s personal information was leaked. “That form also included the person's social security number, and that...
Rhode Island punches its ticket to the Little League Softball World Series
BRISTOL, Conn. — The girls from Cranston Western are going to the World Series. Rhode Island’s Little League Softball all-stars, simply put, are the best in New England. A rout of Connecticut in their regional opener was not to be outdone by a curtain-call shutout against Maine. And a comeback win against Massachusetts had the 11- and 12-year-old all-stars one triumph away from the World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. ...
Avelo Airlines to offer affordable travel across Jamaica
Jamaica: Avelo Airlines came up with a new initiative to provide affordable travel to Jamaicans from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) with the launch of new flights for the route. The announcement for this new step was made by the airlines on Wednesday. The...
The 2024 Litchfield Jazz Festival is Coming to Washington, CT This Weekend
Mark your calendars for July 26-28 for the must-see Litchfield Jazz Festival! The Festival takes place in the picturesque Tisch Auditorium and the Bourne Courtyard, Frederick Gunn School in Washington, CT. July 26, 27 & 28, 2024. Set in the rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was established over...
Phoenix Rising vs Hartford Athletic in Vital Friday Showdown at Trinity Health Stadium
Hartford Athletic prepares to host Phoenix Rising at Trinity Health Stadium, seeking crucial points to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Four wins, two draws, and three losses at home for Hartford Athletic. Phoenix Rising, the defending champions, currently sit just outside the playoff spots in the...
Lyman Real Estate brokers two retail space transactions - $425,000
Clinton, CT The building at 5 and 7 East Main St., has been sold. Lyman Broker & Development associate Sam Lyman represented both the sellers and buyer Ace Andaleeb in the $425,000 transaction. The property includes two first-floor retail spaces, a 1,232 s/f space that used to house a dance...
DUI Driver, 65, Plows Car Into Building, Occupied Vehicles In New Milford: Cops (PHOTOS)
A 65-year-old DUI driver has been arrested after police say she plowed her vehicle into two occupied vehicles, a telephone pole, and a building in New Milford Friday evening, July 25.The crash happened around 5:25 p.m. at the intersection of Madison Avenue and River Road, New Milford Police Ca…
Billy Strings Brings Humility, Reverence, & A Little “Little Maggie” Make-Up To Tour Opener In CT [Photos/Videos]
Following a pair of festival appearances earlier this month, Billy Strings kicked off his 2024 summer tour in earnest at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT on Friday already firing on all cylinders with an incendiary yet intensely humble show. The first of two sold-out nights got off to an earlier-than-usual start, but that wasn’t reflected in an already packed and buzzing audience which greeted the band’s arrival with thundering excitement. That, in and of itself, was no shock as Strings has built a huge, loving fan base through his generational flat-picking fretboard talent, rock-solid supporting cast of players and crew, and more than a few other unusual yet impressive qualities.
Tag sale Aug. 10 at UU Westport
WESTPORT — A tag sale featuring a wide selection of goods will be hosted Aug. 10 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport. The annual sale is set from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the congregation, 10 Lyons Plains Road. For $20, attendees can gain early admission at 8 o’clock for a first look at the merchandise.
Trade Turns Out for Annual CPSA Golf Tournament
The Connecticut Package Stores Association (CPSA) hosted its 2024 golf tournament at the Whitney Farms Golf Club in Monroe on June 12. More than 150 association members and trade guests gathered for a morning shotgun start to play 18 holes, which also featured a luncheon, raffle prizes and tournament awards. Event sponsors included Allan S. Goodman; Anheuser-Busch; Bacardi USA; Brescome Barton; Brown-Forman; Campari America; Connecticut Distributors, Inc.; Connecticut Beverage Journal; Constellation Brands; Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits; Diageo; Diageo Beer Division/Guinness; Eder Bros., Inc.; E. & J. Gallo Winery; Hartford Distributors, Inc.; Martignetti Companies; Moët Hennessy; Molson Coors; Northeast Beverage Corp. of CT & Levine Distributing Co.; Palm Bay; Proximo Spirits; Slocum & Sons; Suntory Global Spirits; Tito’s Handmade Vodka; and William Grant & Sons, among others. The CPSA team works on behalf of package store owners on industry issues within each legislative session and offers industry meetings, conferences and events throughout the year.
Five from Piscataway Named to University of Hartford’s Honor's Lists
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- The University of Hartford announced that 1,927 students have been named to the Dean's List and President's List for the Spring 2024 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students achieving superior academic standing. The requirement, with some exceptions and based on school or college, is a grade point average of at least 3.0 and no grade below C, said the university.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The President's List recognizes a select group of students reaching the highest level of academic standing. To be placed on the President's List, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.75 and receive grades of C or better. University officials recognized five students from Piscataway for their hard work and congratulated them on their achievements: Tyler Bertrand -- President's List Alexus Enabosi -- President's List Ben Horvath -- President's List Aliya Cornejo -- Dean's List Brandon Gilpin -- Dean's List The University of Hartford is a four-year private university focused on advancing the public good through meaningful connections with communities. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
ToquiNotes: Lessons from Pap Jiggs, Coach Shields have Rick Johnson Ready to Return YMCA to Heyday
Bridgeport’s Rick Johnson has had access to a family farm all of his life. In fact, there are roughly 130 pristine acres he could hunt and fish on anytime that he wants. There is only one issue with that. That may seem odd to those who know Johnson. If...
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