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Vernon to begin work on $400,000 sidewalk improvement project next week
VERNON, Conn. — Vernon’s latest sidewalk improvement project is scheduled to begin next week. The $400,000 project aims to improve pedestrian movement and safety in downtown Vernon and is the latest step in an ongoing program that is using both local tax dollars and grant funding to improve sidewalks, the town said.
Massachusetts City Named Best for Living on Social Security
Massachusetts is full of reasons why people want to move here including our public education and higher education offerings, top-notch healthcare, outside recreation options, history, art, culture, and our impressive job market. In addition, Massachusetts has been named the best place to raise a family throughout the years. Is Massachusetts...
After Years In Business, Popular Restaurant Has Closed Massachusetts Location
Massachusetts continues to feel the effects of inflation and post-pandemic struggles. Residents are tightening their belts as they are focusing on trying to pay for everyday necessities while keeping a roof over their heads. Spending money on luxury-based items or eating out has fallen to the bottom of the priority list. This shift in priorities has led to the continuation of businesses shutting down in Massachusetts.
UConn football faces tough test with Buffalo coming to town
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Fresh off a massive 48-14 victory over Florida Atlantic, UConn football is back in action Saturday at noon against the University of Buffalo at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on CBS Sports Network. The schedule gets no easier, as the 2-2 Huskies host the 3-1 Bulls,...
Mass. community may become ‘sanctuary city’ for transgender people
“The timing of this is not lost on us, with the elections right around the corner.”. With November’s election looming and hundreds of bills threatening LGBTQ+ rights all over the U.S., one Massachusetts community is hoping to model itself as a safe haven for transgender people. A resolution pending...
2 arrested in Hartford homicide investigation, police say
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police arrested two suspects in a homicide investigation that began in May, according to the city's police department Thursday. Police identified the suspects as Pedro Velez, 32, of Hartford and Barrett Ricketts, 31, of Bloomfield. Velez is facing charges of manslaughter in the first degree...
CT restaurateur settles with building owner over unpaid rent. Second spot closed temporarily
The high-profile owner of a trendy Connecticut restaurant — embroiled for months in a dispute over tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and under threat of eviction — has paid off the bill and agreed to make monthly rent payments on the first of every month, according to court documents. Gina Luari, owner of downtown’s The Place 2 Be, paid off the $95,000 bill, which covered what was ...
You can see rescue dogs backflip at The Big E — but for them, it’s just playtime
FrizzB. Dawg, a rescue mudi, flies through the air in a backflip in front of a large crowd at The Big E. At the same time, her owner tosses a flying disc end over end in the air. She snatches the flying disc mid-air. And the crowd begins to cheer.
Week 3 high school football: Windsor to face Darien in a battle of ranked teams
We enter Week 3 of high school football in the state and there are some good CT high school football Alliance games this week and a big Pequot matchup. Darien, top-ranked in The Courant’s state coaches’ poll, travels to No. 6 Windsor Friday night but as of Wednesday, it remains to be seen if Windsor junior quarterback AJ Robinson will be able to play. Robinson suffered a bruised shoulder in ...
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