Archive for February, 2009

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

It’s a friendly crowd that’s patient with newbies and more than willing to lead you through the steps.

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.

Taxpayers will not get a separate, special check mailed to them from the IRS like last year’s economic stimulus payment.

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 [...]

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

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

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

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.

And check out information on free tax preparation assistance in February and March.