Page 60 - Record Journal News Today

Wallingford Latina develops game that brings awareness to domestic violence- WALLINGFORD — Instead of accepting machismo culture, a local Latina developed a video game that brings awareness to a serious problem.“I don’t want to reveal too much about the game before it comes out,” said Jes Negrón, owner of Retcon Games and a...

Popular dishes from Latin American countries- MERIDEN — In Latin America, cuisine is an important part of culture.Food brings people together, and for many Latino households it’s a celebration. When there’s a gathering, one of the first things many families do is decide which dish each person...

Local contractor waits for new bride stuck in Ukraine- CHESHIRE — Local contractor Nazar Prudyvus married his Ukrainian wife Anna in a Ternopil, Ukraine civil ceremony in January to get her visa application to the U.S. submitted quicker. The couple had been scheduled to wed at a mass attended by family...

Developers pitch ambitious plan for Colony Street in Meriden- MERIDEN —  Representatives from Havn Ventures outlined an ambitious plan this week to turn five Colony Street buildings into a lifestyle community for millennials and young adults. The Colony Street Project will feature studio apartments facing the...

Safety concerns prompt town to add stop signs to Southington trail crossing- SOUTHINGTON — Newly installed stop signs remained under wraps at a busy intersection of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail on Friday, but will soon be uncovered as town officials look to increase pedestrian and motorist safety along the popular...

A fresh start- By Lorraine ConnellyThe Easter celebration is all about rebirth and resurrection — a fresh start if you will. Then why, might you ask, is there a book on my nightstand entitled, “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning?”Death and rebirth are twin...

State trooper charged with manslaughter in shooting- HARTFORD (AP) — A state trooper who fired seven gunshots into a car and killed a man in 2020 after a high-speed chase has been charged with manslaughter after a more than two-year investigation found the shooting not to be justified, officials said...

Breaking Connecticut Business news headlines, linking to 1000s of sources around the world, on NewsNow: the one-stop shop for breaking news

Budget panel endorses raises, bonuses for state workers- The legislature’s Appropriations Committee endorsed significant raises and $3,500 in bonuses Monday for about 46,000 unionized state employees.The increases, part of a four-year package negotiated by Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration and already...

Raise a glass, April 17 is Malbec World Day - Every year on April 17, Argentinians around the world celebrate Malbec World Day — a day for wine lovers to commemorate the transformation of Argentina’s wine industry. History Malbec is a purple grape used to make red wine that originated in...