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Andover: Andover Library Thanks Beacher McNeal Plumbing
At The Library Submitted by Dianne Grenier, Andover Friends of the Library, on 2009-11-23.   The Andover Public Library staff and patrons are once again overjoyed to be the recipient of an Andover Businessman's generosity.
East Hartford: Boy Scouts Troop 1 Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Tim Lynch, Boy Scout Troop 1, on 2009-11-20.   Boy Scout Troop 1, of East Hartford is holding its Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec.
Glastonbury: Local Electrical Contractor Receives Award
Submitted by Independent Electrical Contractors of New England on 2009-11-20.   Lisa Hutner 2009 IEC President's Award receipients, Paul Borrelli of All-Brite Electric, John Taylor of Electrical Energy Systems, Larry Vallieres of State Wide Electric with IEC President Ron Bish of Bish Electric.
South Windsor: South Windsor Women's Club Celebrates 40 Years
Submitted by South Windsor Junior Women's Club on 2009-11-13.   Luanne Porcello Reunion of past presidents at the anniversary celebration: Barbara Hoff, Lisa Lillis, Athena Loukellis, Joanne Marchesseault, Sue Gerich, Susan Luiz, Nancy Dunn, Brenda Leibowitz, Daria Plummer, and Ginny Hole.
'Eating Animals' by Jonathan Safran Foer
Looking forward to your turkey dinner? Think twice. It's time, argues Jonathan Safran Foer, to stop lying to ourselves.
Farnham's 17-yard touchdown reception in overtime lifts Brown to 14-7 victory over Dartmouth
Buddy Farnham caught a 17-yard pass from Kyle Newhall-Caballero in overtime to lead Brown to a 14-7 victory over Dartmouth on Saturday.
Brazilian student expelled from university after going to class wearing mini-dress
A Brazilian university has expelled a woman who was heckled by hundreds of fellow students for wearing a short, pink dress to class - publicly accusing her Sunday of immorality.
Former slugger Sammy Sosa says cosmetic cream caused lighter skin
Sammy Sosa says a cosmetic cream he uses to soften his skin is the reason for his lighter skin tone.
Andover: Andover Residents Clean Up Monument Park To Honor Veterans
Parks & Recreation Submitted by Dianne Grenier on 2009-11-08.   Dianne Grenier Zach, Adam and Ron Bisson of Andover lend a helping hand to clean up the Andover Veterans Monument Park just in time to honor veterans for Veterans Day.
Lieberman v. Larson: Who represents CT on healthcare?
"It is a tantamount to Franklin Roosevelt sitting waiting for the Senate to pass Social Security or Lyndon Johnson sitting there waiting to pass Medicare,'' said Larson in comments at the Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce's "Eggs and Issues" breakfast Monday morning in Bristol.
Biggest beneficiary of Charlie Weis era at Notre Dame? So far, it's been Southern Cal
Just about everybody except the higher-ups at Notre Dame has already figured it out: Charlie Weis isn't going to return the Fighting Irish to the top of college football anytime soon.
Farm and Garden report: the view from the Right
Mike McGarry, Hartford's Republican town chair and dedicated community gardener, reports that they are still harvesting on Asylum Hill.
Manchester: Baby's 2008 Death Brings Charges Against Parents
A couple has been charged with manslaughter after the sleeping man rolled onto their newborn child, killing him, during what police said was a night of heavy drinking and pot-smoking. David McNamar, 23, and Chelsea St.
Andover: Andover Friends Of The Library Membership Reaches 100
At The Library Submitted by Dianne Grenier on 2009-11-04.   Leigh Ann Hutchinson John Neubelt of Andover receives his new plastic library card from Librarian, Amy Orlomoski as Friends of the Library President, Dianne Grenier, welcomes him as the 2009 Friends of the Library 100th member.
Eastern Connecticut: ECHN Implementing Visitor Restrictions For The...
Health Notes Submitted by Rosemary Martocchio on 2009-10-29.   Eastern Connecticut Health Network is implementing visitor restrictions at its two hospitals, Manchester Memorial and Rockville General, and at Woodlake at Tolland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in an effort to protect patients/residents, visitors and employees from H1N1 and ...
Roger Catlin: TVEye: 'By the People: The Election of Barack Obama,' 'V'
Filmmakers Amy Rice and Alicia Sams got permission to film Barack Obama back in 2006, when he was a freshman senator from Illinois .
John Lyons To Return To Equine Affaire
G ood news for John Lyons fans the trainer is coming back to Equine Affaire this year after a seven-year hiatus.
Police arrest mom after child wanders from home
Manchester police have charged a local woman with a felony after they say her 3-year-old child wandered from their home and managed to cross a busy street.
Woman dies after attack by coyotes during solo hike in Canadian park
Two coyotes attacked a promising young musician as she was hiking alone in a national park in eastern Canada, and authorities said she died Wednesday of her injuries.
A 27-year-old woman working in the store was pistol-whipped by the suspect, and an undetermined amount of cash was taken.