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August 30, 2025
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  • Front view of the two-story Colonial-style home at 16 Cobble Ct, Unionville, CT 06085, featuring a double garage and well-maintained landscaping.

    Unionville’s $629K Dream Home: Buy Now, Cry Later at 16 Cobble Ct

    1 year ago
  • A black and white stipple illustration depicting a wetlands restoration scene. In the foreground, newly planted shrubs and native plants surround a partially restored wetland, with invasive plants like Phragmites in the background near a pond.

    Farmington Wetlands Drama: George Santos & 78 Shrubs Face Off in Vine Hill Restoration Battle

    11 months ago11 months ago
  • Farmington’s Debt Climbs Faster Than Russ Arnold’s Equipment Breakdowns

    6 months ago6 months ago
  • A comical black and white caricature of a giant bookshelf struggling to hold overly large, chaotic books, many of which are leaning dangerously at odd angles. Papers and bookmarks stick out in all directions, and some books have funny titles like 'The Encyclopedia of Everything' and 'Infinite To-Do Lists.'

    Read or Be Ruled: Why America Needs to Pick Up a Book—and Vote

    11 months ago11 months ago
  • A black-and-white stipple illustration depicting a small figure, symbolizing a local news outlet, holding a slingshot and facing a towering figure resembling a technological giant with abstract motifs.

    Why We Don’t Rely on Google Ads to Keep the Lights On 🌟

    9 months ago
  • 🌳🚫 Park Overload: Two CT State Parks Close Gates as Capacity Peaks 🚘🌲

    1 year ago1 year ago
  • A white Cape Cod-style house at 1 Burlington Road, Unionville, CT 06085, with a well-maintained lawn, black shutters, and a two-car garage surrounded by trees.

    Breaking News: Unionville’s 1 Burlington Road – The $379,900 Cape Cod That Might Just Ruin Your Wallet!

    1 year ago
  • West Hartford Town Council Revises Cannabis Ordinance

    1 year ago
  • Historic Charm Meets Modern Plans: Updates Approved for Farmington’s 1761 Farmington Avenue

    8 months ago
  • A black and white stipple illustration showing construction work on Scoville Road at the intersection with the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Construction workers are present, with barricades and a section of the pavement removed. Cyclists are dismounting their bikes, and pedestrians are navigating the area carefully. Trees and a trail path are visible in the background.

    Caution Advised: Avon Road Construction Affects Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

    1 year ago1 year ago
  • Farmington

BREAKING: Farmington Police Arrest Log Stars One Very Popular Wethersfield Ave Resident

Jack Beckett3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

19 arrests, one very busy suspect, and 0 regard for court dates. Thank you to Farmington Storage, where you can arrive in style.

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  • Farmington

Farmington Council Honors Scout, Advances $162K Tinty Barn Repair

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Farmington Town Council proclaims holidays, honors Eagle Scout, and advances $162K Tinty Barn restoration amid public grumbling over low budget referendum turnout.

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  • Farmington

Crime Wave Hits Farmington: Shoplifters and DUI Drivers Keep Police Busy

Jack Beckett1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Farmington’s finest had a busy day! From daring shoplifters to early-morning DUI arrests, discover how a quiet town became a crime hotspot overnight. 🚔🔒🚗💨 #FarmingtonCrime #LocalNews

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Banned Books Week poster, highlighting the dates September 22-28, 2024, with the tagline 'Freedom Between the Lines'
  • Farmington

Banned Books Week: Fight Censorship Like It’s 1984 (Literally)

Jack Beckett11 months ago11 months ago07 mins

Banned Books Week 2024: What’s worse than book burning? Book banning. Stand with Farmington as we defend our right to read. Thanks to Farmington Storage (museum air included!)

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  • Farmington

🚜 Farmington Zoning Board Approves Parking Variance for Local Business

Jack Beckett8 months ago05 mins

Farmington Zoning Board of Appeals grants a parking variance to Morin Tree Service, reducing residential impacts and enhancing operational efficiency. 🌳

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  • Lifestyle

Pug Life: Vito Snags Historic Best in Show at National Dog Show 🐾✨

Jack Beckett9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

A pug steals the show! Vito wins 2024 National Dog Show’s “Best in Show,” breaking terrier dominance. Judges are smitten with his charm 🐶.

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Abstract Bauhaus style black and white image depicting a shed, pavilion, and tree, representing Farmington Wetlands Commission meeting on July 24, 2024.
  • Farmington

Farmington Wetlands Meeting: The Thrilling Saga of Shed Approvals and Pavilion Proposals

Jack Beckett1 year ago06 mins

Farmington’s gripping Wetlands Commission meeting tackles the edge-of-your-seat excitement of shed permits and pavilion plans. Don’t miss this thrilling episode of local governance! 📜🏛️

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  • Unionville

Unionville HDC Sets Plans in Motion for Oral History Project

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Unionville’s HDC is advancing a collaborative oral history project, partnering with local institutions to preserve voices before they vanish.

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  • Farmington

Farmington Solves Erosion, Builds a Patio, and—Wait, We Have a Sawmill?

Jack Beckett6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

Officials Approve Projects to Keep the Town Stable (Literally) Gabion Baskets, Concrete, and Lumber—It’s Like HGTV, But With Government Permits…

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  • Politics

Hartford’s Political Week: Gun Law Signed, Sanctuary List Updated, Grand Jury Probe Widens, Bloomfield Mayor Resigns

Jack Beckett3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

Hartford’s week: gun bill signed, DOJ’s “sanctuary” list updated, a federal probe widens, Bloomfield’s mayor sets a resignation date, and the arena sportsbook’s financing gets fresh scrutiny.\

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