Archive for February, 2009

The latest on the Main Street Bridge: trying to make the best of bad situation

by: admin February 22, 2009
Town Manager Jeffery O

Temporary concrete barriers with blinking warning lights will be placed parallel to the travel lanes 22 feet apart, which could allow for two lanes of traffic when construction is not underway.

Our new gardening columnist reports on the CT Flower & Garden Show

by: admin February 22, 2009

Her overview includes some great photos and a few tips for your landscaping plans. Our new gardening columnist, Cheryl Pedemonti, spent most of a day at the four-day Connecticut Flower & Garden Show. You can read her overview and enjoy some great photographs – just click on the columns tab and select Gardening with Cheryl. [...]

2009 CT Flower & Garden Show: a spring break in full bloom

by: admin February 22, 2009
Hillside Landscaping - inspired by a trip to Pikes Peak in 1893 when Katharine Bates penned the lyrics to "America the Beautiful"  - display of natural stone and rock outcroppings. Photo © Cheryl Pedemonti.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut is an integral part of the flower and garden show each year

UConn’s Thabeet took a beating in Pittsburgh game

by: Vito J. Leo | HTNP Sports February 20, 2009

No doubt, even fans of the Big Ten and ACC have circled March 7 on their TV calendar to see how Thabeet performs when he’s Pitt-ed against Blair in the rematch in the Panthers’ lair. STORRS – After losing Jerome Dyson for the season a week ago, and then losing to Pittsburgh Monday night, Coach [...]

Another arrest made in burlgary ‘spree’

by: admin February 20, 2009

East Hampton Police report that they have arrested 22-year-old Keith Bray of 1 John Place Portland, CT in connection with a spree of daytime break-ins and thefts from local homes. The crimes occurred during the fall of 2008. Bray was served with five separate arrest warrants. His charges include: Five (5) counts of Burglary 3rd Degree [...]

UConn Huskies’ Thabeet takes a beating in Pittsburgh game

by: Vito J. Leo | HTNP Sports February 20, 2009

That has to be the most memorable, non-scoring basketball play this writer has seen in five decades of hoop watching – an over-the-back body slam that would make even the most seasoned professional wrestling choreographer proud. STORRS – After losing Jerome Dyson for the season a week ago, and then losing to Pittsburgh Monday night, [...]

East Hampton Police Log for Feb. 20, 2009

by: admin February 20, 2009

DUI, possession, using a cell phone while driving are part of this week’s roster of arrests in East Hampton. On Monday, 2/9/09 James W. Burger, 50, of no certain address, was arrested for breach of peace. On Tuesday, 2/10/09 Montaser Alchouiki, 34, of 80 Stevens Ave., West Haven, CT was issued a ticket for parking [...]

A Mansfield ‘landmark’ closes – Kathy Johns Restaurant shuts its doors

by: admin February 19, 2009

Not long ago, Mansfield said goodbye to someone who left his mark on many lives, despite a life of hardship – “Ramblin Rich” Miller. One of his favorite hang-outs was a restaurant called Kathy Johns, just up the road from the intersection of Routes 195 and 44 (also known as Four Corners). For at least [...]

Unemployed Connecticut workers in financial industry to get some help from the feds

by: admin February 19, 2009

The funds will be used for such assistance as individual career counseling and occupational skills training. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $22 million grant to assist approximately 7,400 workers affected by financial industry layoffs in the New York, Connecticut and New Jersey Tri-State area. “Due to the crisis in the financial system, [...]

Afternoon program focuses on ‘Solving the mysteries of women’s health

by: admin February 19, 2009

Janice Law Trecker, whose topic is “Death, Sin, and Sensible Women,” will be the dinner speaker. Windham Hospital will host an afternoon program “Solving the Mysteries of Women’s Health,” from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 19 at the University of Connecticut Alumni Center. The program will feature a keynote speech by mystery writer [...]