Does it seem like this spring is windier than usual? Maybe it's a lingering after-effect from last October's storm, but I feel the need to check the CL&P Outage website every time I hear my wind chimes clanging. This morning, it was windy enough to sen... »
The Conard Safe Grad committee has several fundraisers planned for Sunday. Indulge in either some fun and healthy exercise, food from Moe's Southwest Grill or Pinkberry, or the best option – all of the above! Conard parent and Zumba instructor Judy Pol... »
Along with the warm breezes and the flowers blooming comes the need, for many of us, to do some spring cleaning and organizing in our homes. Imbued with a renewed sense of purpose that the sunnier, longer days bring, we vow to tackle the projects that ... »
Conard High School Honor Roll for the third marking period: Seniors Maximum honors: Chatham-Rose Anastasi, Javairia Andleeb, Peter Andrews, Victoria Arthur, Nicole Aston, Kiersten Balboni, Olivia Basil, Lauren Brezinski, Ellen Bridgman, Shannon Burke, ... »
Bristow Middle School Honor Roll for the second marking period: Grade 8 Maximum Honors: Jason Aldave, Zachary Aldave, Hibbah Ali, Basel Alnajjar, Roshini Avula, Allison Bach, Qasian Banks, Kyla Barry, Madison Bechard, David Beers IV, Kylie Bell, Derek ... »
On Thursday, April 26, West Hartford’s bravest turned out to assist The Bridge Family Center, distributing nearly 850 t-shirts to the town’s 5th graders as part of a campaign emphasizing alcohol- and drug-free choices. The shirts are a way for The Brid... »
In keeping with the number theme in the title, here's what you need to know before buying "50 Shades of Grey." Number of times the protagonist, Anastasia Steele, says "Crap" or "Holy Crap": 86 Number of times Anastasia refers to her lover Christian Gre... »
I think it would be fairly accurate to assume that most of us over the age of 40 did not wear cycling helmets as kids. And for that matter, how many of you remember riding in the back of a station wagon or even the backseat of a car without a seatbelt?... »
Kate & Will: Happily Ever After, 9 p.m., E! It’s been a year! There have been 1,357 reports that Kate is pregnant in that time. Whale Wars: Viking Shores, 9 p.m., Animal Planet Season premiere: “Environmental activists head to the Faeroe Islands to sav... »
The parking lot at West Farms Shopping Center was full again Thursday morning for the first time in years. The plaza was flooded with shoppers from across Connecticut, eager to take advantage of the giveaways or just take part in the excitement of Nord... »
Bobby Valentine has been enemy No. 1 in Boston this season. The Red Sox got off a rough start and the Stamford native has a bulls-eye on his back. He's been booed by the fans, questioned by the media, and criticized by some of his own players. "Bobby's... »
The following real estate sales were recorded in deeds filed recently at Town Hall: $875,000. 46 Mountain Farms Road. Carlos A. Alvarez to Satyanarayan Sundarrram and Sneha Reddy, deed filed on April 16, 2012. $700,000. 26 West Hill Drive. James D. Nad... »
That morning cup (or cups) of coffee is a staple in the daily routine for many of us. Whether you prefer it full strength, half caf, decaf, full of sugar and cream, straight black, or in the form of a latte or other creation, coffee is ubiquitous. "I'v... »
Release submitted by West Hartford Police Department On April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the West Hartford Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by riddin... »
Nominations are in for "Readers' Choice: Which Florist is Your Favorite" and the following West Hartford businesses have been nominated: Lane and LengeHouse of Flora We'd like to add Butler Florist, Buds in Bloom, Flowers West, Patrissi Nursery Center,... »
