Monthly Archives: November 2011

Amato’s seeks to brighten holidays for needy kids

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — This holiday season Amato’s Toy & Hobby isn’t just concerned with selling trains and model planes, but also to donate toys to low-income children with help from customers. “I figure you can’t blame … Continue reading →

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Malloy visits CCSU seeking ways to improve education

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — The state Department of Education is in a phase of “exploration” and “investigation” to determine how to improve education in public schools, faculty members and others were told Monday at Central Connecticut State … Continue reading →

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Fruitful shopping can be found at Wojtusik’s Nursery and Garden

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

NOTE: Printed in special “Gift Guide” section. By Brenda Maguire Correspondent Looking for shopping deals that will also prove fruitful when decorating for the holiday season? Then look no further than your local greenhouse or gardening shop. For instance, Wojtusik’s … Continue reading →

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Tops are tops at Fashion Bug

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

NOTE: Printed in special “Gift Guide” section. By Brenda Maguire Correspondent If women’s clothing is on the shopping list, then the Fashion Bug in Bristol Commons on Farmington Avenue in Bristol is an ideal stop. This Black Friday, Fashion Bug, … Continue reading →

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Jewelry always atop holiday gift lists

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

NOTE: Printed in special “Gift Guide” section. By Brenda Maguire Correspondent With the holiday season upon us, there are deals to be found for the discerning shopper, even when it comes to such disparate gifts as diamonds versus toy train … Continue reading →

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Volunteer musicians from church lift spirits of the ailing

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEWINGTON — Almost every Saturday 15 to 20 members of the Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist Church in Newington take time out of their day to play music for the ill and infirm. For 20 years the church … Continue reading →

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Dress down days help Warm the Children

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — The guidance department at Louis P. Slade Middle School, in addition to assisting in picking the children who benefit from the Warm the Children campaign, have also contributed to the effort with a … Continue reading →

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Mitch’s doesn’t break the bank

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

NOTE: Printed in special “Gift Guide” section. By Brenda Maguire Correspondent It’s that time of year again. The one your credit card and bank account have been dreading: It’s time for holiday shopping. Luckily, local businesses are offering great deals … Continue reading →

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Warm the Children extends referral time

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAN — For the Warm the Children Campaign, snow is not only the reason to purchase the clothing for children, but also a reason to extend the program. Following the rare October snowstorm, Warm the … Continue reading →

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Three years after legalizing same-sex marriage, gay couples in Conn. still face legal, tax issues and a lack of federal recognition

Posted on November 20, 2011 by
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