Manchester News

Forest landowners learn best practices

Members of the Eastern Connecticut Forest Landowners Association gathered inside the rustic Goodwin Conservation Center on June 15...

Psychological training offered to rural first responders and EMTs

United Services, Inc. will offer a psychological first aid training program to emergency medical technicians and other first responders on June 24 at KB Ambulance in Danielson...

Top Shelf Brewing Company coming to Manchester

The interior is a work in progress. An entire half of the floor is bare dirt, awaiting fresh cement. But Mike Boney can still visualize the craft microbrewery he is working to create...

Tennis team earns East Catholic's 50th state championship

The East Catholic High School boys' tennis team made school history on Saturday, June 1, when it earned the high school's 50th tournament victory...

Lutz Museum presents Science & Nature Camp at Oak Grove Nature Center

Summer is nearly upon us, and for parents interested in involving their children in fun and educational activities that offer plenty of opportunities to be outdoors, the Lutz Children's Museum...

Store dietician offers tips for eating healthy on a budget

So you've made the decision to start eating healthy, but now how do you navigate the grocery store, make healthy choices and also stay on budget?  It seems like a daunting task, but one th...

Manchester's community and history celebrated on Heritage Day

Arts, education and Manchester's rich heritage were celebrated on Saturday, June 8, during Heritage Day...

'Fly, eagles, fly!' East Catholic Class of 2013 celebrates commencement

As the members of the Class of 2013 at East Catholic High School in Manchester reflected on the four years that led them to the commencement ceremonies at St...

East Catholic Class of 2013 celebrates commencement at St. Joseph's Cathedral

Manchester High School holds prom June 1

East Catholic holds prom at A Villa Louisa

Three Rivers Community College graduates its golden anniversary class

As Three Rivers Community College sent its 50th graduating class on to the next step at its June 1 commencement, it also bid farewell to President Dr...

Cheney Tech students enjoy prom at A Villa Louisa

Performing arts helps to inspire and assist children

Amaryllis Rodriguez, of Manchester, did not have much when she was growing up...

Little Theatre of Manchester presents 'You Can't Take It With You,' opening June 7

Every family has at least one member that marches to the beat of a different drum. But what happens when you are the only normal member in a family of quirky characters?...

'Battle-tested' East Catholic baseball team makes it to tournament

East Catholic's varsity baseball team has had an interesting season. "It's the youngest team East Catholic has ever seen," said head coach Martin Fiore...

Connecticut residents rally during March Against Monsanto

A steady rain and temperatures in the 40s undoubtedly affected the size of the crowd, but the group of marchers still stretched more than the length of two city blocks as they made their way from t...

Griswold, Norwich, Voluntown host annual Memorial Day observances

It’s been more than 50 years, but Grace MarcAurele still speaks wistfully of the son she sent to Vietnam in the 1960s and never saw again...

Downtown Manchester growth to benefit from resident feedback

In a bygone era, downtown Manchester was the undisputed hub of town...

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce President Sue O'Connor to retire

For nine years, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has been run by President Sue O'Connor...