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Move-in weekend went ahead as scheduled for students returning to Eastern Connecticut State University, despite rainy weather during freshmen move-in Saturday that had students dodging raindrops.
Edward Osborn, ECSU spokesman, said this morning that move-in was “largely uneventful” and the rain Saturday was likely inconvenient for some.
He said more than 2,700 students live on campus - [...]
One man is traveling through Connecticut to peddle his independent film on pedal power.
William Roulston is biking through Connecticut this summer and fall from his home in Stamford, with his journey taking him to Eastford, Chaplin and Hampton in September with more local stops possible.
But this is no ordinary bike ride.
Roulston is also bringing with [...]
The 160th Annual Brooklyn Fair on Rte. 169 in Brooklyn, Connecticut runs through Sunday, August 30th. Gates open at 8 am. The Fair celebrates 200 years of the Windham Agricultural Society and features Midway amusement rides, tractor pulls, livestock contests, agricultural exhibits, great food and lots more. Visit www.brooklynfair.org for more info.
An exhibit of antique lighting fixtures is now open at the Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House in Lebanon.
FRANKLIN - Officials from the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority have decided to suspend indefinitely its plans for a proposed ash landfill in Franklin.
News of the suspension has been met with cheers from opponents, but CRRA officials said this morning it is only a suspension of the proposal while they search for other alternatives.
While opponents said [...]
Sorkin said the additional day of sales would generate as much as $5 million in much-needed revenue for the state each year.
Watch out, Storrs.
Incoming freshmen and returning students to the University of Connecticut will be clogging roadways and unloading their belongings this weekend. Beginning Friday morning at 7 a.m., new Huskies will be moving into their residence halls and filling any parking spaces available in the area surrounding UConn.
Returning students are expected to move in Saturday [...]
Attendees at a town meeting in Lebanon Monday overwhelmingly passed a so-called “right-to-farm” ordinance, but not without some opposition and even a few residents raising objections to the voting process.
The ordinance states the town supports agricultural businesses which “play a significant role in Lebanon’s heritage and future.” Supporters say it allows local farmers to feel [...]
By extending the contract, teachers will still receive a 2.75 percent increase on their salary, but they will not receive “step increases.”
Talk about a championship being a deserving reward for hard work and determination.
The Gamache’s Barber Shop entry in the Women’s Softball Association of Greater Willimantic finished in third place in the final National League regular-season standings, falling to 11-9 following a 7-3 loss to champion E. Lovely Drywall on the final day of play back [...]
