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Meriden congregants attending 2023 Jehovah’s Witness convention in August- MERIDEN — For Ruben and Marisabel López, finding a community in Meriden that welcomed them with open arms made the married couple’s move from Puerto Rico in 2015 far less frightening. They joined the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where...

Farmers market kicks off Saturday on Meriden Green- MERIDEN —  The annual Farmers Market kicks off for the season Saturday on the Mill Street side of the Meriden Green from 8:30 a.m.-noon.Shoppers will find a variety of fruits and vegetables grown for flavor and have the opportunity to meet the...

Wallingford highlights founding fathers, rings bells at 60th Independence Day celebration- WALLINGFORD — Sue Marchese thought about all the young men who gave their lives as she hit a medium-sized bell with a hammer. Around her, other Wallingford residents rang their bells for a loud two-minute celebration of Independence Day. Marchese was...

5 Latin events in CT this month include taco festival, sunset cruise- From a sunset cruise and New England Taco Festival to a salsa and hustle dance class party, Connecticut has a series of Latin events coming up that appeal to various interests.Here are five in-state events you can add to your July calendar.Salsa and...

Southington considers affordable housing trust fund- SOUTHINGTON — Town officials could create an affordable housing trust fund, described as a lock box for money designated to increase cheap housing options in Southington.However local leaders aren’t sure how it would be funded and are considering how...

Wallingford Historical Society will once again ring bells to celebrate Independence Day- WALLINGFORD— The Wallingford Historical Society will celebrate our freedom by holding its annual Independence Day Bell Ringing (Let Freedom Ring) on the 4th of July along with a small picnic.“We hope everyone will join us for the bring-your-own picnic...

Nearly 36 million in Europe may have experienced long COVID, World Health Organization official says- COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Nearly 36 million people in Europe may have had long-lasting health problems from coronavirus infections they got during the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization’s regional director said...

State approves $4.3M for Plantsville streetscape project - SOUTHINGTON — State funding is ready for a streetscape improvement project for downtown Plantsville that’s been in the works for well over a decade.The $4.3 million project will realign the West Main Street and Route 10 intersection slightly to...

Insurance fairs to address ‘unwinding’ of Medicaid - Access Health CT is hosting a series of free insurance fairs throughout the state to help residents losing coverage as a result of the Medicaid “unwinding.” The fair in Meriden is being held on June 24 at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center, 175 East...

Cheshire Town Council rejects Pride flag ‘carve-out’ in new resolution- CHESHIRE — On Saturday, June 3, a coalition of community members raised a rainbow “Pride” flag in front of Cheshire’s First Congregational Church.The flag’s collection of colors is meant to symbolize support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and...