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ANDOVER, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut town has a new monument to veterans exposed to the...

About 20 students in grades 8-12 performed on an outdoor stage Saturday before an audience of about 100 at Maine Central Institute, sharing an original ballet created by Bossov's artistic director, Natalya Getman.

Gerry Wright, long-time Jamaica Plain resident, parks supporter and social and environmental justice advocate, received the National Association for Olmsted Parks’ (NAOP) Caroline Loughlin Volunteer Service Award. The D.C. based organization works to advance Frederick Law Olmsted principles and legacy of parks and landscapes that revitalize communities and enrich people’s lives.  Wright was recognized at a virtual ceremony held April 30 for his extraordinary dedication and commitment to pr...

Published April 20. 2021 3:30PM | Updated April 20. 2021 10:09PM Norwich — The annual Vietnam veterans commemoration ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Chelsea Parade green at the junction of Washington Street and Broadway. The event, sponsored by the Norwich Area Veterans Council and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 270, will be held rain or shine and is open to the public. Mask-wearing and social distancing are required. Paul Salisbury of Plainfield will sing the nati...

New pub and microbrewery planned by Grand Union Canal in Leicestershire A run-down boat storage building could be transformed Its hoped passing boater will tie up and stop for a drink (Image: Getty) Never miss another Leicestershire story by signing up to our free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related ne...

Last-minute Christmas shopping was disrupted for disabled people in Three Kings, with parking blocked by a bin. An 82-year-old veteran is furious a skip bin blocked disability parking at a local shopping plaza in the days leading up to Christmas. The bin occupied one of two disabled parking spots at Three Kings Plaza for the past four days, and Gerry Wrights attempts to contact the company behind it did not resolve the issue. Waste management firm Green Gorilla said the bin has now been remov...

shows up. >> how taya kyle learned her husband was killed and more from her gripping testimony in texas. >> it was a 16 hour nine-mile swim to save his life. video of the moment a former nfl player made it to shore. >> how far out were you? >> about ten miles. >> you were about ten miles out when you fell off? >> it was 1:00. >> 1:00 in the afternoon. >> what time is it now? >> almost 5 in the morning. >> the incredible video you have to see. its going to be a huge show. mornings are b...