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Over the last three days, during a 3-game stretch where the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team earned victories by an average margin of 44.3 points per game, the Huskies discovered something different each night, something they can put in their memory banks for use down the road.
Against Hofstra on Friday, it was the 32 [...]
Citing poor turnout at previous swine flu vaccine clinics, local health officials are worried some local residents most in need of the vaccine are missing out on ensuring an H1N1-free winter.
William Blitz, director of public health for the North Central District Heath Department, said in one Windham clinic, there were 40 people vaccinated, while 140 [...]
While residents stuffed themselves with Thanksgiving favorites, state and local police reported clogged roads, five fatalities and a traffic stop in Windham that yielded 40 pounds of pot from a Massachusetts man.
In addition, Willimantic police rushed to a local cemetery Thanksgiving Day as a vehicle plowed through a fence and knocked over a head stone.
“It [...]
Richard Tariff, the director of adult and community service at EastConn, has been the overseer of multiple programs for 17 months and has been involved in adult education for more than 30 years.
With the changing, recession-era job market and more workers going back to get additional job training, Richard Tariff is working at EastConn to [...]
A rock concert is slated for 8 p.m. by the band Scharisma. Doors open at 8 p.m. at WindhamARTs, 866 Main St. Willimantic. Admission is $10. Event is for those 21 and older. Bring your own beverages. See http://www.myspace.com/annexwilli or contact events@windhamarts.org (860) 450-1794.
Local - and some not-so-local - residents said they didn’t mind waking up before the roosters today to ensure holiday savings during the annual Black Friday shopping frenzy.
The glitz and glam of one of the biggest shopping days of the year drew thousands to shopping centers in Mansfield and Windham this morning.
Crowds are typically drawn [...]
Deep browns, reds and other autumn colors set a welcoming and festive mood at Eastern Connecticut State University’s dining hall Wednesday.
Fresh linens were draped over tables throughout the room as servers prepared to serve more than 400 local residents attending the third annual “Day of Giving” meal at ECSU.
The event is organized and run by [...]
After digesting Thursday’s Thanksgiving meal or taking a nap after Black Friday shopping, local residents can enjoy the start of the holiday season with two events this weekend.
The Fire Truck Holiday Light Parade takes place on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in Willimantic - rain or shine.
It starts at Memorial Park off Main Street and runs [...]
After being vacant for six years, former Windham First Selectman Jean de Smet appointed two co-town historians to preserve and share their knowledge about the town.
William McMunn, chairman of the Windham Center Historic District Commission, will specialize in the history of the Windham Villages (Windham Center, North Windham and South Windham).
The co-town historian is Jamie [...]
Whether people are staying close to home or making their rounds throughout the state for the Thanksgiving holiday, local law enforcement officials and travel experts are preparing for a busy holiday season.
That’s because travel experts are predicting an increase in holiday travel for Thanksgiving starting Wednesday through the weekend, as police locally and statewide anticipate [...]
