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Bear and her cubs make beeline for bacon in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) – A momma bear and her two cubs visited the backyard of a home in Bloomfield recently. Resident Darlene Yule said she thinks the bears were intrigued by the smell of bacon she was cooking and walked up to take a whiff before continuing on their way. The mother bear had an […]
The Russian Lady reopens under new name, ownership
(WFSB) - The longtime Hartford nightclub The Russian Lady has reopened with a new name, new look and new owner. “We’ve been here 50 years so instead of changing the name completely, we wanted to call it The Lady,” said Jonathan Heggenhougen, the new owner. Heggenhougen is excited...
Simsbury Meadows 2024 summer series includes a symphony, a circus and Swifties
The Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center recently unveiled an excitingly diverse summer schedule for 2024. Along with the five-concert Talcott Mountain Music Festival, the outdoor venue will host a circus troupe, pop tributes to Taylor Swift, Billy Joel, Elton John and Walt Disney, plus several ukulele events. Simsbury Meadows, part of a sprawling expanse of fields, parks and ballfields ...
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Check out these deals and freebies
(WFSB) - Teacher Appreciation Week runs from Monday, May 6 through Saturday, May 11. The National Education Association urged students and parents alike to thank a teacher on social media with the hashtag #ThankATeacher. Businesses sought to get on board with the celebration and offered a number of deals and...
Here’s the Southington Drive-in 2024 summer movie schedule
SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB) - The Southington Drive-In announced its movie lineup for the 2024 summer season. This year marked the 15th year of the community-owned and volunteer-operated venue. The schedule was listed as follows:. June 1 - Jaws. June 8 - Minions: The Rise of Gru. June 15 - Paddington...
Mama Stanley the duck welcomes 7 ducklings on CCSU campus
Mama Stanley the duck has returned to Central Connecticut State University and she's welcomed seven ducklings. CCSU has been offering a live duck-cam since the duck returned to campus and set up a new nest in preparation for her brood. CCSU said Stanley is one of several mallards that the...
The Ringling Brothers preparing for 29th appearance at the XL Center
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey’s three day stop in Hartford starts Friday at 7 P.M. The show is only two hours, but it takes three full days to get set up. This marks their 29th stop at the XL Center. “Older than Coke, older...
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