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Prisoner Gets 2 1/2 Years In Fellow Inmate's Death

VERNON A prisoner at the Northern Correctional Institution pleaded guilty Friday...

Suspect In Attempted Kidnapping At UConn Is Found Competent To Stand Trial

The Ashford man accused of trying to kidnap a UConn student and who had what...

UConn Ear Biter Faces 1 Year In Prison

A Torrington man pleaded no contest to second-degree assault Friday for an...

School Bus Monitor Charged With Assaulting Student

A school bus monitor was charged Thursday with assaulting a 14-year-old student...

UConn Grad Develops Land Mine Detector

The United Nations estimates that as many as 110 million active land mines are...

Vernon Police Make Two Robbery Arrests

Police have charged two juveniles in connection with two street robberies this...



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    Simply Swing performs favorites from the Big Band and Swing Dance eras.
    August 19th : 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Simply Swing performs favorites from the Big Band and Swing Dance eras.
    Free, open to the public
    Bus trip to Benefit American Cancer Tolland County Relay For Life-Team Kids Express Cares. $25 in coupons for food and casino cash provided with ticket. 65 seats available. Bus leaves commuter lot in Willington - Route 32 near exit 70 off I-84.
    June 2nd : 9:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Bus trip to Benefit American Cancer Tolland County Relay For Life-Team Kids Express Cares. $25 in coupons for food and casino cash provided with ticket. 65 seats available. Bus leaves commuter lot in Willington - Route 32 near exit 70 off I-84.
    $30 one ticket; $25 for two or more tickets purchased together
    The Poker Run for Greg Caron is a fundraiser connected to The CarQuest Champions for Charities at Stafford Motor Speedway. Start of the Poker Run from TSI in Ellington, Ending at Stafford Speedway.
    June 30th : 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.; The Poker Run for Greg Caron is a fundraiser connected to The CarQuest Champions for Charities at Stafford Motor Speedway. Start of the Poker Run from TSI in Ellington, Ending at Stafford Speedway.
    $25
    “Birds of Southern New England, ” an exhibit of nature photography by Tom Sayers, will be on display during the month of May. There will be an opening reception of the exhibit on Friday, May 4 from 7-9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Gallery hours to the exhibit will be Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 12 until 4 p.m.
    May 26th : noon - 4 p.m.; “Birds of Southern New England, ” an exhibit of nature photography by Tom Sayers, will be on display during the month of May. There will be an opening reception of the exhibit on Friday, May 4 from 7-9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Gallery hours to the exhibit will be Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 12 until 4 p.m.
    Free
    The Jim Blair Band will perform. Bring your blankets, chairs, and join in on the fun. Food vendors, beer and wine garden (over 21) and more.
    June 7th : 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.; The Jim Blair Band will perform. Bring your blankets, chairs, and join in on the fun. Food vendors, beer and wine garden (over 21) and more.
    free
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