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The UConn Dairy Bar was recently named "Best Ice Cream" in Connecticut by Yankee Magazine in…

Business May 20, 2013 at 05:31 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Rockville Bank CEO: "A Remarkably Successful Year"

The bank conducted its annual shareholders meeting.

Business May 20, 2013 at 02:25 am

0 Recommend Corey Fyke (Editor)

Your Take: Connecticut's Greatest Athlete?

Groton native Matt Harvey is on the cover of SI — will he go down in history as Connecticut's…

Photo Credit: Major League Baseball gear website

Business May 15, 2013 at 06:04 pm

0 Recommend Megan Bard (Editor)

'Wolf Pack' Returns to Connecticut

The team was renamed the "Connecticut Whale" for the last three years.

Business May 15, 2013 at 05:57 pm

0 Recommend Megan Bard (Editor)

Mansfield, Storrs Job Openings on Craigslist

Looking for a job locally? Here's a look at who's hiring in the area.

Business May 14, 2013 at 06:10 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Brewery Interested in Proposed UConn Hartford Site

Facing a projected $25 million in renovations to its West Hartford campus, UConn announced in…

News On Campus May 14, 2013 at 06:13 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Mansfield Downtown Partnership Receives 'Award of…

This is the third time the partnership has received the honor.

Business May 13, 2013 at 12:34 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Bike, Walk, Carpool to Work Week Taking Place Across…

CTrides notes that Americans spend an average of 47 hours per year sitting in rush-hour…

Around Mansfield May 13, 2013 at 12:33 pm

0 Recommend Erin Quinlan (Editor)

Alice Fitzpatrick: "We Want You to Invest in the Community"

The head of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is retiring after 18 years.

Alice Fitzpatrick in her Stonington Village home, May 7, 2013. She is retiring as president of Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut after 18 years. Photo Credit: Elissa Bass

Business May 12, 2013 at 08:32 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Your Take: Is Connecticut Bad For Business?

'We're Number 45!' is not exactly a great marketing slogan for luring businesses to the state.…

Business May 10, 2013 at 01:08 pm

1 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Linda West May 10, 2013 at 01:43 pm

It seems as though the state wants everything, small businesses are tax and feed to death. Some big…Read More company wants to come and they the state will give them millions, it's time they start taking car of the little guy.

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Mansfield Drive-In Receives Accolades

Wednesday, we asked readers if they knew which business in Mansfield shared "Best of New…

Business May 9, 2013 at 08:22 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Niderno Joins Savings Institute in Mansfield

If you're in the area, stop by and say 'hi.'

Business May 5, 2013 at 05:48 am

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Your Take: What Constitutes A Fair Minimum Wage?

Connecticut's minimum wage is $8.25 an hour. Is that fair? Share your thoughts in the…

Government & Politics May 3, 2013 at 12:25 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Connecticut Casino Competition Coming Closer

Officials in Springfield, Mass., have approved details for an $800 million gambling complex…

Business May 1, 2013 at 07:55 am

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Your Take: How Much Is Too Much To Spend On Prom?

How do you handle the cost of prom?

Business April 30, 2013 at 09:32 am

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Connecticut Gas Prices Drop to Average of $3.67 per Gallon

Across the nation, drivers are paying an average of $3.49 per gallon, according to…

Business April 29, 2013 at 04:00 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

5 Tips for Tire Maintenance and Safety

Taking care of your tires can help them carry you and your car more safely! Check out our tire…

Business April 28, 2013 at 08:57 pm

0 2 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

HOOT! HOOT! HOORAY!

We are so excited to announce that The Hoot was voted The Best Place to Buy Unique Gifts in…

Business Updates April 27, 2013 at 09:43 pm

0 1 Recommend Lisa Chesmer

Your Take: What Was The Worst Job You Ever Had?

CareerCast.com, a career Web site, ranked 200 jobs from best to worst — what's the worst job…

Lumberjack. Not the worst job in the world. Photo Credit: Getty

Business April 23, 2013 at 09:12 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Geno’s Grille Open in Storrs Center

Storrs Center welcomes its latest addition.

Business April 22, 2013 at 12:45 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Connecticut Drivers Continue to Fill Up for Less

GasBuddy.com reveals that the Connecticut average price of gas has fallen to $3.70 per gallon.

Business April 22, 2013 at 11:01 am

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Kyle Reyes Talks Marketing Your Business on…

Marketing expert Kyle Reyes will guide business owners through the perils and perks of online…

Business April 17, 2013 at 12:30 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Experience Springtime on the Farm with The Farmer’s Cow

Spring is the busiest season on dairy farms in Connecticut. The list of daily chores blossoms…

The Farmer's Cow's Blog April 21, 2013 at 09:43 pm

0 1 Recommend The Farmer's Cow

Chaplin CSA Accepting New Members

There is still opportunity to sign up for a CSA this season. CSA stands for Community…

Brian McCarthy's Blog April 14, 2013 at 02:04 pm

0 1 Recommend Brian McCarthy

In The Kitchen With Fay: Almond Madeleines

Even if you don't have a Madeleine pan to form the little shell-shaped cakes, use the batter…

Almond Madeleines Photo credit: Fay Abrahamsson

Business April 13, 2013 at 09:16 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

Vote for Connecticut’s still revolutionary Town of the Year!

Which Connecticut town do you think is most inspiring and innovative? Head on over to Facebook…

CTvisit April 9, 2013 at 06:07 pm

0 1 Recommend VisitConnecticut

In the Kitchen With Fay: Did You Know That April is National…

Celebrate the fact that April starts out a bit nutty with April Fools Day and moves right into…

Business April 7, 2013 at 11:06 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

5 Spring Cleaning Tips with an Organic Twist

Sheila Gagne of Maid Organic talks about how to spring clean your home without using harsh…

Business April 7, 2013 at 11:01 pm

0 1 Recommend Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor)

The Farmer’s Cow Unveils Farmland Crunch Ice Cream to…

The “crunch” is on to preserve farmland in Connecticut. Of the total 3.5 million acres of land…

The Farmer's Cow's Blog April 4, 2013 at 09:12 am

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Tina Abell April 4, 2013 at 12:43 pm

Good cause and sounds like a great new flavor, I will pick p some on my next trip to the Calfe. I am…Read More addicted to your milk bar too. All good stuff.

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