This Connecticut Trooper Went Nuts! Take a Few Minutes and Watch This Jaw Dropping Video

05/20/2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

A video posted to social media shows an enraged Connecticut state trooper screaming profanity at a driver during a traffic stop. An internal investigation is underway. The driver said he was pulled over because he made an obscene gesture without realizing the other driver was a state trooper. The video shows State Trooper Matthew Spina handcuff […]

Pier 1 to go out of Business and Close All 540 stores — 8 in CT

05/19/2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Pier 1, the seller of wicker chairs and scented candles, said it will go out of business and permanently close all 540 of its stores. The Fort Worth, Texas- based company said Tuesday that it was unable to find a buyer for its business after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. It will start […]

Another Extension: Connecticut Now Targets June 20 to Reopen Bars & Gyms

05/19/2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Here is the latest guidance from the state: Gatherings: All social and recreational gatherings of more than 5 people are prohibited. Religious, spiritual, and worship gatherings of more than 50 are prohibited. This remains in effect until June 20, unless earlier modified. Face Coverings: When in public and six-foot distance is unavoidable, face coverings are […]

Bristol to Partner with Local Restaurants on Outdoor Dining

05/19/2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Restaurants in Connecticut will be able to offer outdoor dining with significant capacity restrictions as well as stringent public health regulations for cleaning, sanitizing and food handling beginning May 20th, according to the Governor’s latest Executive Order. To prepare, the City of Bristol started Monday to partner with local restaurants by offering on-site consultations and […]

2020 Census: Hiring Event Offers $25 Per Hour Jobs in Terryville

02/19/2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Uncle Sam wants you to participate in the 2020 Census … and not just as a citizen who fills out the form. The Census Bureau is hiring up to 500,000 temporary, part-time census takers for the 2020 Census in communities across the country. A representative from Census 2020 will be at the Terryville Public Library […]

Celebrate Mardi Gras 2020 at The New England Carousel Museum

02/15/2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

The New England Carousel Museum will be in full New Orleans-style celebration mode during their 30th annual Mardi Gras party on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 7:30 PM – midnight. Come join us for an evening of fun and frolicking with great music, good food, bourbon, and beads. The Big Easy evening features music and […]

Operation Warm Hearts – Coats for Veterans

02/01/2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Veterans Strong Community Center is pleased and honored to announce that it has received a donation of winter coats from Ocean State Job Lot. Operation: Warm Hearts is committed to giving winter coats to our CT Veterans and has donated 10,000 coats across the state of Connecticut for Veterans. Veterans Strong Community Center is a distribution […]

It’s A Sweet Valentine’s Day Deal at These 17 Restaurants

01/31/2020.Reading time 17 minutes.

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and if you are looking for the perfect gift for that special someone, the Norwalk Seaport Association is offering a truly thoughtful and unique gift, the new “Taste of the Seaport Restaurant Tour Card” that is sure to light up a smile! Best of all, this Valentine’s Day gift […]