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College Knowledge Day Draws Hundreds of High Schoolers

“I think the kids are going to wake up,” Zachary Mathiau remarks. “They will have to sacrifice and work hard in high school in order to get into college.” Zachary is a ninth grader at East Hartford High School attending the College Knowledge Day at ECSU in Willimantic on June 3.

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Katharine Hepburn Commemorative Stamp Issued May 12

This issuance in the Legends of Hollywood series honors Katharine Hepburn, one of America’s most fascinating and enduring film stars. Her stamp will go on sale May 12, her birthday, 11 am, at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook.

Born on May 12, 1907, in Hartford, Katharine Houghton Hepburn was the [...]

Dear Neighbor of Southeastern CT & Southern RI,

Amey Marrella, Commissioner, CT Department of Environmental Protection

On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans showed their support for environment protection on the first Earth Day.

The day reflected growing public concern over the state of our nation’s environment and helped to foster the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [...]

Maloney Goes For The Gold Award

Elizabeth Maloney “There is no need for me to quit Girl Scouts after I achieve the Gold Award.” The Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouts.

story & photo by Maren Schober

For many of us the month of March means Cookies!, as the Cookie Monster on Sesame Street [...]

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College Knowledge Day Draws Hundreds of High Schoolers

Katharine Hepburn Commemorative Stamp Issued May 12

Dear Neighbor of Southeastern CT & Southern RI,

Maloney Goes For The Gold Award