Archive for August, 2009

Your chance to choose a national PSA on flu prevention

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 31, 2009

“Think young and old; students and mothers; and those most vulnerable - then tell us which video delivers the flu prevention message best.” - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

State won’t dump its incinerated trash in Franklin

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 31, 2009

“You have the governor and the attorney general saying they’re opposed to it - so I think that would sway them to at least look at other properties.” Franklin First Selectman Richard Matters

Eastern bustling once again

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer August 31, 2009

Some students, however, won’t be moving into on-campus facilities, due to an overwhelming demand for on-campus housing at ECSU.

‘Pedaling’ a movie the hard way

by: Kevin Crosbie | Editor August 31, 2009

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

by: HTNP.com Staff August 30, 2009

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.

Concert at Willimantic Camp Meeting Association

by: HTNP.com Staff August 29, 2009

Sara Sabo and Master Plan will perform at 7 p.m. at the Willimantic Camp Meeting Association’s Tabernacle in the Pines, 453 Windham Road, Willimantic. For more information, log on to  www.willimanticcampmeeting.org.

Cleanup day on the garden bridge

by: Al Mapa | Staff Photographer August 28, 2009

TOP: Lynn Keleher, Marty Lavoy and Carol Buch, all of Willimantic, sweep the brick pathway of the Garden on the Bridge on Thursday. Over the last few months, the weeds have grown up and, unfortunately, vandalism has taken place at the bridge. So Gene Bowen of the Garden Club of Windham organized volunteers to work [...]

Willimantic property owner hit with $28,980 fine

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor August 27, 2009

In a civil trial on July 23 in Windham Superior court, the Arsenaults were found to be responsible for costs to the Town of Windham of approximately $7,880.

Windham Hospital holds steady, others lose funds

by: David Hinchey | Staff Writer August 27, 2009

The fiscal year covered in the report ended in September 2008, which was prior to the severe economic downturn of October 2008 that continues to date.

Teen released from hospital after rescue

by: HTNP.com Staff August 27, 2009

A 17-year-old Scotland resident, rescued Tuesday after being buried up to his lips in a hole on a Rhode Island beach, has been released from the hospital. James Boyden, a 2009 graduate of Parish Hill High School, was trapped when a hand-dug hole collapsed around him while he was inside.
His father, Kenneth Boyden, said James [...]

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