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Fitness chain to open in CT with pickleball, racquetball courts, saltwater lap pool, day care
A chain of fitness centers in Georgia is making its debut in Connecticut this spring by taking over the recently closed Esporta gym in Bristol, which will reopen as GF Fitness next month. The roughly 45,000-square-foot gym will feature pickleball courts, a saltwater lap pool, a small day care operation and more, the operators said Tuesday in announcing the plan. GF Fitness said its Bristol ...
It’s that time of year to start dining outside. Here’s 5 great patios in CT to eat at
As summer inches closer and weather begins to improve, it’s time for Connecticut diners to start thinking about taking their evening meal outside. All over the state, patios have popped up at restaurants, with umbrellas, chairs and rooftops ready to be enjoyed. Get together a group of friends to enjoy an afternoon lunch or a nighttime under the stars with drinks. Connecticut restaurants have ...
It’s a marvelous mix of metal, melody and magic this week in CT arts
From magical (Penn & Teller) to fabulous (“Kinky Boots”) to “Fun, Fun, Fun” (The Beach Boys), it’s a week of flights of fancy on Connecticut stages. Consider this the unofficial start of the escapist summer concert season. Loud wild shows this week cover over a generation of metal, from Sebastian Bach to Fuming Mouth. On the calmer side, one of the all-time great American singer/songwriters, ...
DEEP re-imposes alcohol ban for some state recreation areas
CONNECTICUT, USA — The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is again imposing a temporary alcohol ban for seven different state recreation areas. Beach Pond State Boat Launch, Voluntown, including a portion of Pachaug State Forest. Billings Lake State Boat Launch, North Stonington, including a portion of Pachaug...
$10K Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut won $10,000 in Friday night's drawing, according to CT Lottery. The numbers to match are 8-17-40-60-70 and the Mega Ball 3. One ticket sold in Connecticut matched four numbers and the Mega Ball, winning $10,000. Had the player opted...
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