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Thursday 03/26/2020
'This is huge': Government stimulus package could have big impact for area residents, businesses Posted: 26 March 2020 [05:57 PM] Following the Senate unanimously approving late Wednesday night a $2 trillion emergency relief bill that will help soften the edges of…
3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:50 AM] WASHINGTON - Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - nearly five times the previous record set in 1982…
Loan program launched to help Connecticut small businesses Posted: 26 March 2020 [10:48 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut businesses and nonprofits harmed by the cononavirus pandemic can begin applying for short-term, no-interest loans under a new program…
Wednesday 03/25/2020
Liberty Bank offering customers facing financial hardship ways to help Posted: 25 March 2020 [04:18 PM] MIDDLETOWN – With many facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, David W. Glidden, President & Chief Executive Officer of…
'We lost about 90% of our business': Restaurants in Little Poland struggling to survive amid coronavirus restrictions Posted: 25 March 2020 [02:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN – It has been a week since Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the closure of all restaurant dining rooms and…
Connecticut reports 'unprecedented' unemployment claims Posted: 25 March 2020 [11:42 AM] WETHERSFIELD - State workers in Connecticut are processing 20 times the number of unemployment claims they normally process, a deluge caused by…
Tuesday 03/24/2020
It's the meatiest time of the year at Rosol's Posted: 24 March 2020 [07:26 PM] The busiest season of the year is coming up for Martin Rosol’s. During the four weeks leading up to Easter, Rosol’s…
New Britain liquor stores remain open during outbreak, looking to help any way they can Posted: 24 March 2020 [05:20 PM] BRISTOL – After an initial period of panic buying, shopping at local liquor stores has regained a sense of normalcy, with…
Businesses adapt to new order, people urged to stay home Posted: 24 March 2020 [01:38 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut businesses adapted to new social distancing guidelines Tuesday, and state lawmakers were planning to continue work on an assistance…
Monday 03/23/2020
Eversource warns customers to be wary of scammers preying on fear of coronavirus Posted: 23 March 2020 [03:56 PM] HARTFORD – Operation Fuel warns the community of a third party electric supplier that is currently running an energy and utility…
Boscov's department stores temporarily closing due to coronavirus Posted: 23 March 2020 [02:45 PM] MERIDEN – America’s largest family-owned department store is shutting down, at least for the time being. The Pennsylvania-based Boscov’s, which has…
Area funeral homes adjusting to new guidelines due to coronavirus outbreak, still holding services Posted: 23 March 2020 [12:59 PM] Area funeral homes have been providing memorial services that are modified slightly to comply with guidelines restricting gatherings over 50 people.…
Gas prices continue to drop in New Britain area, state Posted: 23 March 2020 [09:31 AM] STAFF REPORT Connecticut's gas prices continue to drop since the outbreak of the coronavirus has forced most residents to self-quarantine in their…
Thursday 03/19/2020
'This is a serious and scary position to put us in': New Britain, area salons, barbershops forced to shut down after executive order Posted: 19 March 2020 [05:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN – With cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise in Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order Thursday night…
'We do what we have to do to survive': Area restaurants struggling after switch to takeout, delivery only Posted: 19 March 2020 [04:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Beloved restaurants serving the community for decades are now struggling to make ends meet amidst the coronavirus crisis.…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
Westfarms Mall resembles more of a ghost town on final day before it goes dark Posted: 18 March 2020 [05:11 PM] Westfarms Mall was a ghost town Wednesday, with light jazz playing over the speakers amidst an arena of mostly-empty stores, a…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Outlook improving in New Britain Downtown District Posted: 17 March 2020 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Things are looking up in the New Britain Downtown District as several residential housing units are being filled…
Eversource taking steps to provide reliable service for customers Posted: 17 March 2020 [05:00 PM] BERLIN – Eversource assures safe and reliable service for its customers as COVID-19 continues to impact communities across its service territory…
Connecticut small businesses can get disaster loans due to coronavirus outbreak Posted: 17 March 2020 [04:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Connecticut small businesses will be getting help amid the coronavirus outbreak. State businesses are eligible for the…
Area supermarkets modify hours; Stop & Shop to have set time for customers 60 and over only Posted: 17 March 2020 [01:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Amid COVID-19 quarantine prepping, grocery stores have decided to modify their hours to accommodate restocking and cleaning. Price…
Monday 03/16/2020
'It's not something we've ever had to deal with': Area restaurants move to takeout and delivery service only Posted: 16 March 2020 [06:34 PM] Area restaurants began the week with a new mandate from the governor requiring them to temporarily halt dining service except for…
Connecticut joins NY, NJ in ordering business closures Posted: 16 March 2020 [02:05 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut officials on Monday ordered movie theaters, gyms and other businesses closed until further notice, joining with New York and…
To bet or not to bet? Casinos, gamblers weigh coronavirus concerns Posted: 16 March 2020 [02:01 PM] ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Gamblers and vacationers who had planned to visit U.S. casinos expressed a mixture of disappointment and relief over…
Connecticut to close bars, eateries to fight coronavirus Posted: 16 March 2020 [01:56 PM] NEW YORK - Bars and restaurants will become takeout-only and businesses from movie theaters and casinos to gyms and beyond will be…
Friday 03/13/2020
Travel agencies, cruise lines hit hard by coronavirus outbreak Posted: 13 March 2020 [12:04 PM] International travel has taken several blows this week due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump…
Thursday 03/12/2020
Area venues continue party planning, booking events despite coronavirus Posted: 12 March 2020 [12:04 PM] BRISTOL – While many community events are being cancelled due to coronavirus fears, area venues are continuing to see parties planned…
Tuesday 03/10/2020
Police: Dealers, players cheated Mohegan Sun casino out of over $100,000 Posted: 10 March 2020 [12:40 PM] UNCASVILLE - Two blackjack players and three dealers conspired to cheat a Connecticut casino operated by the Mohegan tribe out of…
Monday 03/09/2020
Jersey Mike's opens in Bristol, city welcomes sandwich shop with celebration Posted: 09 March 2020 [05:28 PM] BRISTOL – Excitement filled the air Monday as City and Chamber leaders welcomed Jersey Mike’s, and franchisees Fran McCormack and Paul…
Friday 03/06/2020
Save-A-Lot to say goodbye to New Britain Posted: 06 March 2020 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Say so long to Save-A-Lot in New Brite Plaza. It’s closing for good on March 21. “This store…
Trailer in New Brite Plaza offers preview of Planet Fitness Posted: 06 March 2020 [07:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As you drive down East Main Street, your eyes may be drawn to a giant yellow trailer parked…
Tuesday 03/03/2020
Donagher & Sons of Newington: Landscaping and more Posted: 03 March 2020 [07:00 PM] NEWINGTON - Tom Donagher & Sons Landscaping has been serving the city for over 30 years, offering a wide selection of…
Connecticut lawmakers revisit whether to expand gambling to include sports wagering Posted: 03 March 2020 [03:59 PM] State lawmakers are revisiting a proposal to greatly expand the gambling reach of Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes, but the governor expressed…
Tuesday 02/25/2020
Schaller Auto sells, services and details cars Posted: 25 February 2020 [08:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Schaller Auto in New Britain has been serving the city for over 60 years, offering a wide selection…
Max Pizza II cares about its food and its community Posted: 25 February 2020 [08:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Fresh food and community engagement have proved to be Max Pizza II’s recipe for success. Since opening at…
Sunday 02/23/2020
Newington agents offer updates on travel regulations and safety Posted: 23 February 2020 [07:40 PM] NEWINGTON - Agents at French’s Worldwide Travel have the inside scoop on the latest federal regulations and safety concerns for travelers.…
Wednesday 02/19/2020
'When are things going to get back to normal?': Guest speaker at Chambers economic forecast breakfast gives his thoughts on economy Posted: 19 February 2020 [03:51 PM] BRISTOL – Albert Brenner’s theme for his talk about the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce’s economic forecast breakfast at the…
Tuesday 02/18/2020
Taylor Therapy Center of Newington feeds the mind-body connection Posted: 18 February 2020 [05:37 PM] NEWINGTON - The mind and body are deeply connected, and the therapists at Taylor Therapy Center work to help patients understand…
Wednesday 02/12/2020
Maggie McFly's restaurant to open new location at Westfarms Mall Posted: 12 February 2020 [04:33 PM] WEST HARTFORD- Westfarms Mall will be the home to Maggie McFly’s sixth location here in the state by Fall 2020.…
Tuesday 02/11/2020
New INI Sips shop in New Britain may be your cup of tea Posted: 11 February 2020 [08:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Erin Stewart hosted a ribbon cutting-ceremony Tuesday morning for INI Sips, a coffee and tea shop the…
Thursday 02/06/2020
Construction to begin soon on Southington ax attraction Posted: 06 February 2020 [08:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Montana Nights Axe Throwing will soon begin construction on Center Street, next to GameCraft Arcade, and owner Merle McKenzie…
New Britain embroidery shop, formerly home-based, now in former barbershop space Posted: 06 February 2020 [06:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Erin Stewart hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon at NCM Embroidery and Sportswear, 426 S. Main St.…
Wednesday 02/05/2020
Workplace-related deaths on the rise in Connecticut Posted: 05 February 2020 [03:31 PM] NEW HAVEN - The number work-related deaths in Connecticut in 2018 was the highest it's been since 2010, according to the state…
Tuesday 02/04/2020
Visiting Angels: Newington agency provides aging residents with assistance at home Posted: 04 February 2020 [09:38 PM] NEWINGTON – Being able to support loved ones as they age at home is important to Visiting Angels Newington CT, a…
Sunday 02/02/2020
Wood-n-Tap, Que donate soups to nonprofit for Homemade Soup Day Posted: 02 February 2020 [09:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Wood-n-Tap restaurants and Que Whiskey Kitchen will be donating more than 30 gallons of homemade soup to two area…
Thursday 01/30/2020
Sale to bring Plainville gift shop's long, happy run to a close Posted: 30 January 2020 [09:13 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Old Blue Barn gift shop will soon be closing, as owner Fran Krysiak plans to retire after 25…
Tuesday 01/28/2020
Retailer doing its part to keep area veterans warm this winter Posted: 28 January 2020 [09:07 PM] NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. - Nearly 30,000 winter coats from Ocean State Job Lot’s “Buy, Give, Get” program are being distributed in partnership…
Tuesday 01/21/2020
Close Harbour Seafood's live chef nights will get you hooked Posted: 21 January 2020 [09:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Close Harbour Seafood has added live chef nights to its extensive list of special events. The special nights…
Area company helps build 10 bikes for donation to needy kids served by Klingberg Posted: 21 January 2020 [08:56 PM] GLASTONBURY - Employee Family Protection Inc. helped build 10 bicycles for children in need at its annual meeting at the Hilton…
Okay Industries boasts a legacy of leadership Posted: 21 January 2020 [08:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - They have been around for more than 100 years and have changed names, but they have always been…