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Move-in weekend went ahead as scheduled for students returning to Eastern Connecticut State University, despite rainy weather during freshmen move-in Saturday that had students dodging raindrops.
Edward Osborn, ECSU spokesman, said this morning that move-in was “largely uneventful” and the rain Saturday was likely inconvenient for some.
He said more than 2,700 students live on campus - [...]
One man is traveling through Connecticut to peddle his independent film on pedal power.
William Roulston is biking through Connecticut this summer and fall from his home in Stamford, with his journey taking him to Eastford, Chaplin and Hampton in September with more local stops possible.
But this is no ordinary bike ride.
Roulston is also bringing with [...]
The 160th Annual Brooklyn Fair on Rte. 169 in Brooklyn, Connecticut runs through Sunday, August 30th. Gates open at 8 am. The Fair celebrates 200 years of the Windham Agricultural Society and features Midway amusement rides, tractor pulls, livestock contests, agricultural exhibits, great food and lots more. Visit www.brooklynfair.org for more info.
Fresh food and good conversation at the Hebron Farmer’s Market every Saturday through October.
FRANKLIN - Officials from the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority have decided to suspend indefinitely its plans for a proposed ash landfill in Franklin.
News of the suspension has been met with cheers from opponents, but CRRA officials said this morning it is only a suspension of the proposal while they search for other alternatives.
While opponents said [...]
Robert Labonne Jr., president of Labonne’s Market, said his store is a member of the association and cashiers will be handing out the cards soon.
Watch out, Storrs.
Incoming freshmen and returning students to the University of Connecticut will be clogging roadways and unloading their belongings this weekend. Beginning Friday morning at 7 a.m., new Huskies will be moving into their residence halls and filling any parking spaces available in the area surrounding UConn.
Returning students are expected to move in Saturday [...]
College-bound seniors in the state held their ground in reading and scored slightly better in math on this year’s SATs, but the most significant statistic among those released Tuesday may be the sharp drop in the percentage of students taking the test.
Some 26,217 public high school seniors took the SAT Reasoning Test in 2009, an [...]
The Friends of Hebron Parks has begun a new fundraising activity to support the Town of Hebron’s newest recreational park. The non-profit organization formed in September of 2008 to seek grants for park equipment and raise funds for enhancements.
The organization’s goal is to help the town reduce the local budget and still fund parks items [...]
It looks like local schools will have a busy year ahead when they open Wednesday.
At Hebron Elementary School, which serves grades three through six, the board of education hopes to have a new principal in place before the end of September.
If all goes according to the timeline, the board of education will formally name [...]
