News From Our Community — 05/17/2012

Roller derby league enjoys camaraderie, disproving stereotypes

The women of the Hartford Area Roller Derby (HARD) invite you to leave your pre-conceived notions of what roller derby is at the door, and simply watch and be entertained...

'Pride in Manchester' week to celebrate local heritage

The 21st anniversary of “Pride in Manchester,” a week full of free activities for all ages, will celebrate the town's rich heritage, kicking off with a “Concert in the Park&rd...

Local dams being reinforced against future flooding

A favorite local fishing hole has been transformed temporarily into a construction site in an effort to shore up one of the area’s historic dams...

Student project to help East Hartford Fire Department

When firefighters enter a building to fight a fire, doors can be one of their biggest obstacles...

Annual mock car crash held in Thompson

All the stops were pulled out on May 10 for a mock car crash and presentation on the dangers of impaired driving for students at Tourtellotte Memorial High School...

Families hear facts on video game addiction

Of the nearly 40 local residents who attended a presentation by Ryan Van Cleave about video game addiction at the Riverfront Community Center on May 9, at least some were parents who said their tee...

Author visits Killingly first-graders

First-graders at the Killingly Central School got a treat on May 9 when author Kelly Martin read from her book, “My Name is Broccoli,” and answered questions about writing and publishin...

'Enfield Idol' showcases local talent

Residents of Enfield flocked to the Asnuntuck Community College auditorium on May 4 to fill the seats as the audience for the Enfield Foundation for Excellence in Education’s (EFEE) inaugural...

Windsor Locks High School students enjoy their prom

Windham teacher's legacy lives on

Betsy Gonzalez passed away on May 13, 2011, after a battle with cancer...

Land Trust hosts Salmon River Run

The Colchester Land Trust’s Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run is one of the worst-kept secrets among area runners...

Coventry High School hosts its prom