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$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Watertown
It was a lucky weekend for one Bay Stater who won $100,000 in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The $100,000 ticket was sold on Sunday, April 28, at Convenience Plus at 99 School Street in Watertown. The name of the winner was not released. The store will receive a $1,000 bonus. The p…
The scoop on Connecticut’s best local ice cream shops
AUGUST 25, 2023 - Kelly Anne Pearce, owner of Sweet Claude's Ice Cream in Cheshire CT. This hour, we get the scoop on some of the state’s best ice cream shops from two people devoted to local ice cream. We talk with Craig Behun, the ice cream lover behind the Instagram @cticecreamtour and Shahan Kukreja of Micro Creamery. Since 2015, Craig’s been posting about his adventures trying ice cream shops all over the state. And Shahan takes the micro brewery concept and applies it to ice cream. You’ll find more than 70 local ice cream flavors in the shop.
CT Families: Avon woman finds niche cutting hair for those on the autism spectrum
AVON, Conn. (WTNH) – Getting a haircut can be very difficult for someone with autism, but a woman in Avon has found her calling, helping kids and adults feel comfortable in a salon. These days, Rachel Marks of Simsbury looks forward to a trip to the salon, but that’s a big change from years ago. […]
Sidewalk expansion could pause outdoor dining for some in West Hartford Center
Changes coming to West Hartford Center next year could impact businesses utilizing the town’s on-street parking space. The area is known for its outside dining and construction could temporarily pause this option for many restaurants. “In West Hartford it’s essential,” said Whitney Gostyla, a waitress at Luna Pizza. “It’s...
History and arts hike set for Trails Day
The Torrington Trails Network and Torrington Historical Society will conduct a Trails Day Hike from the John Brown Birthplace site on John Brown Road, Torrington on June 1 at 10 a.m. The John Brown trail loop is an easy 0.7-mile loop that circles the site of the family home at...
Farmington Charitable Tasting Showcases Brands
The Bottle Shop of Unionville, in partnership with the Farmington Community Chest, hosted its 12th annual Wine Beer & Spirits Tasting at the Farmington Polo Club on March 23. Representatives from suppliers and distributors poured a variety of beverage tastes for guests from 21 tables throughout the venue. Guests also enjoyed food catered by the culinary team at the Farmington Polo Club and cigars from The Penthouse Cigar Lounge. A portion of the event proceeds benefited the Farmington Community Chest and Farmington Police Benevolent Association.
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