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01/11/2024

On Jan. 5, to celebrate National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobbleheads of UConn Huskies’ newest mascot, Jonathan XV, as well as his predecessor, Jonathan XIV.

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National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum introduces Jonathan XIV and XV bobbleheads

01/10/2024

Louise Albin, who recently catered a luncheon in Hartford for the president of the Czech Republic and 32 diplomats in Hartford, has been named Connecticut’s Caterer of the year by the Connecticut Restaurant Association, shining brighter than the other finalists, including a swanky Fairfield caterer with clientele in NYC.

Café Louise

The caterer noted they sell “a ton” of double chocolate zucchini bread and what she calls “to die for” chocolate raspberry tort. “

01/09/2024

“I like to keep everything local. Supporting small businesses is important.”

Daily Grind CT

“They have a quality product, but when you walk in it’s a great environment,” a customer said. “They put the personal touch on it.

12/07/2023

A local couple’s opposition to allowing large weddings and receptions at a popular “farm winery” in Somers has spawned a series of lawsuits, zoning complaints and angry accusations.

A local couple’s opposition to allowing large weddings and receptions at the popular Worthington Winery in Somers has spawned a series of lawsuits, zoning complaints and angry accusations.

11/21/2023

Before the once-popular multiplex at the mall shuts down Dec. 7, a few dozen employees and former employees are getting together to say goodbye with an event dubbed Funeral 1087.

11/20/2023

As news of the Enfield Square Mall cinema closing spread this week, long-time patrons posted a flurry of sad farewell messages on social media. Two former workers did a bit more: They used Facebook to organize a night for a final get-together and one last movie screening.

Cinemark Enfield Square 12

Before the once-popular multiplex at the mall shuts down Dec. 7, a few dozen employees and former employees are getting together to say goodbye with an event dubbed Funeral 1087.

11/17/2023

Everybunny Counts Rabbit Rescue has been looking for a new home itself, while finding new homes for bunnies. The organization lost its home in Bristol in 2021, but a recent grant awarded by American Eagle Federal Credit Union has the nonprofit rabbit adoption agency on the verge of acquiring a new home.

Everybunny Counts Rabbit Rescue American Eagle Financial Credit Union

The rescue has been looking for a new home itself, while finding new homes for bunnies.

10/27/2023

“By every metric I have, this guy was a failure. But, by every metric I have now, her son is a success. He has a nice home, a gorgeous wife, three beautiful kids, more than 10 years of recovery. He went back to school, got a master’s degree, and runs his own business."

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The Tolland County Chamber of Commerce featured awards for many member businesses in multiple categories.

10/05/2023

“In order to be a vendor, you have to have made your product at home. It can be anything handmade. The kids all came up with their own product, they develop it, they’re responsible to doing everything from creating the product, to marketing, to selling it once they are at the event.”

NextGen Innovators

Shoppers in West Hartford will have the opportunity to find some unique, handmade crafts, all made by students – from all over the state – under the age of 18. NextGen Innovators hold i…

09/29/2023

At The Truck Bar in Higganum guests can now have cocktails and play pickleball, as they have added a full-sized pickleball court inside – believed to be the first in a Connecticut bar.

The Truck Bar

The locations are family friendly earlier in the evening – a perfect place to eat and keep kids occupied with games, the owner said.

09/22/2023

It was only when Veronica Martins sought to be a stay-at-home mother that they considered opening a bakery. Twelve years later, and Moneta Moments is still going strong.

Moneta Moments Bakery

For folks who visit, it is a hidden gem. Their customers have supported it for the past 12 years.