Archive for February, 2009

National media chimes in on UConn Coach Calhoun’s salary debate

by: Vito J. Leo | HTNP Sports February 28, 2009
UConn men

The “idiot reporter put two and two together and came up with five. The big basketball programs, especially the successful ones, make a lot of money and that doesn’t even include the billions CBS pays for the rights to the NCAA tournament.” – Mike Greenberg

For just $5: Swing your partner and promenade

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 28, 2009
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It’s a friendly crowd that’s patient with newbies and more than willing to lead you through the steps.

Impress your friends and co-workers: Some little-known facts about Irish-American Heritage

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 28, 2009
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The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 17, 1762 in New York City and featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military.

IRS says most workers will take home more of their pay this Spring

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 27, 2009
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Taxpayers will not get a separate, special check mailed to them from the IRS like last year’s economic stimulus payment.

Attention aspiring knights and damsels: Renaissance Faire to hold workshop in March

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 25, 2009
Some of the Connecticut Renaissance Faire performers promoting the event at the annual Fourth of July

The Connecticut Renaissance Faire will host an audition workshop from noon to 5 p.m. on March 21 at the Hebron Lions Fairgrounds (Route 85 in Hebron) for performers interested in learning how to audition for roles in almost any show. The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is a recreation of a 16th Century harvest festival.  The 2009 [...]

U.S. farming is growing in numbers but shrinking in size of farms

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 25, 2009
The Reynolds family runs a goat farm in Lebanon. Photo © Brenda Sullivan.

The 2007 Census counted nearly 30 percent more women as principal farm operators.

Press conference to announce Underage Drinking Prevention contest

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 24, 2009
Lt. Gov. Michael Fidele

The contest calls for creating a 30-second TV commercial about underage drinking and how Connecticut ’s “House Party Law” protect children.

Former UConn Athletics Director John Toner to be honored

Former UConn Athletic Director (far right) John Toner.

Among Toner’s notable achievements was hiring women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma in 1985 and men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun in 1986.

Registration is now underway for YPCCA theater camp

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 24, 2009
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Students and staff of the program have gone on to work and perform at such theaters as Long Wharf Theater, Goodspeed Opera House, Hartford Stage and the Eugene O’Neil Theater.

Computer lessons, trip to Foxwoods, ‘Extreme Games’ at the East Hampton Senior Center this week

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor February 23, 2009
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And check out information on free tax preparation assistance in February and March.