NOTE: Printed in special “Gift Guide” section. By Brenda Maguire Correspondent It’s that time of year again. The one your credit card and bank account have been dreading: It’s time for holiday shopping. Luckily, local businesses are offering great deals on gifts this year that won’t break the bank. Mitch’s Place, a warehouse surplus storeContinue reading “Mitch’s doesn’t break the bank”
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Warm the Children extends referral time
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAN — For the Warm the Children Campaign, snow is not only the reason to purchase the clothing for children, but also a reason to extend the program. Following the rare October snowstorm, Warm the Children Coordinator Mark Bernacki has decided to push back dates of the program in orderContinue reading “Warm the Children extends referral time”
Three years after legalizing same-sex marriage, gay couples in Conn. still face legal, tax issues and a lack of federal recognition
Already open nearly a year, Hartford County Tattoo invites public to their Plantsville shop
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT SOUTHINGTON — Although the tattoo parlor at 991 South Main St. in Plantsville has been open for a few months, Hartford County Tattoo will be holding an open house Sunday to celebrate its new location. “We opened last February, so it’s been coming on a year almost,” said Chad Lockhart, ownerContinue reading “Already open nearly a year, Hartford County Tattoo invites public to their Plantsville shop”
Lessons learned: Bristol Hospital examining disaster plan following October snow storm
Slade Middle to hold Holiday Bee-zaar
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — For many, holiday shopping can be stressful as people jam into stores and malls looking for the ideal gifts. Many times it seems impossible to find a suitable present for a loved one. But it doesn’t have to be that way thanks to the Holiday Bee-zaar being heldContinue reading “Slade Middle to hold Holiday Bee-zaar”
Annual tree helps raise funds for YWCA
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAN — It may still be November but it felt like Christmas in the Law Office of Anne C. Marshall on Wednesday afternoon with the unveiling of its annual Christmas tree. For the last three years the law firm, located on Main Street, and Nancy Arnold Real Estate, in Farmington,Continue reading “Annual tree helps raise funds for YWCA”
Musical Club set to perform ‘Messiah’
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Despite a lack of funding, the New Britain Musical Club will be holding its annual performance of George Fredrick Handel’s “Messiah” on Nov. 27, at the Church of St. Jerome on Slater Road in New Britain. “Quite a few people have said to me, ‘It’s not Christmas ifContinue reading “Musical Club set to perform ‘Messiah’”
A taste of Appalachia, and not a ‘revenooer’ in sight
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent BRISTOL — Whether it’s mixed with soda, on the rocks or poured into hot apple cider with whipped cream and nutmeg on top, Onyx Moonshine appears to be on its way to becoming a popular item in Connecticut. “It fits with different people and what they like,” said co-founder Adam vonContinue reading “A taste of Appalachia, and not a ‘revenooer’ in sight”
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