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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Has Altruistic Goals For Winnings
A Salem woman who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said she has big plans for her major windfall. Francisca Uceta De Placencio collected the seven-figure check playing the $10 scratch-off game “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler."Three $4 million grand prizes remain in that game…
Police issue warning after coyote sightings in Colchester
Police in Colchester are issuing a warning after many residents have spotted coyotes in town. At Cato Corner Farm in Colchester, navigating wildlife of all shapes and sizes is part of the game. "We've had a lot of coyote interaction this year,” said owner Elizabeth MacAlister. “We have to coexist,”...
Inaugural ice cream cone served up at Norwich waterfront shop
Jul. 18—NORWICH — Instead of cutting a red ribbon with giant scissors, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz ordered a cup of Moose Tracks ice cream with chocolate sauce at the new Encanto Scoop at the Docks at the Howard T. Brown Memorial Park at Norwich Harbor. Bysiewicz on Thursday led a news conference to celebrate the $2 million state Community Investment Fund grant to the city for waterfront ...
Dog abandonment a ‘growing problem' as five dogs dumped in CT communities
People dumping animals is becoming a growing issue statewide, with several cases occurring just this week. In Canton, a one-year-old terrier was dumped in a crate along Route 44. He escaped his crate and ran into traffic, suffering a head injury when hit by a car. He had to undergo...
Colin Jost, Samara Joy, Michael Feinstein to perform at UConn’s Jorgensen Center this fall
From Jost to Joy and “Encanto” to “Some Enchanted Evening,” the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Connecticut at Storrs has announced its fall slate of concerts, comedy shows and other performances. Longtime “Saturday Night Live Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost will perform on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. Jost published a memoir, “A Very Punchable Face,” in 2020. Tickets ...
Every ice cream shop has fans. Vote now to tell us the best place in and around Norwich
Going out for ice cream is always a popular summer activity, whether it is because you are craving something sweet (or savory), looking for a cold dish, or seeking something fun to do with family and friends. National Unique Ice Cream Day has already passed on July 1, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate and...
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