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August 29, 2025
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  • A detailed black and white stipple illustration in the style of the Wall Street Journal depicts a young boy discovering a buried pirate treasure chest in his backyard. The boy, holding a shovel, looks surprised and excited as he unearths the ancient chest filled with gold coins, jewelry, and maritime charts. The background features a typical suburban backyard with trees and a house in the distance.

    In Connecticut, a Young Treasure Hunter’s Backyard Discovery Ignites Local Excitement

    1 year ago1 year ago
  • A black and white stipple illustration of a cyclist riding on a suburban trail surrounded by trees and open green spaces, representing a typical Connecticut town. Bicycle-themed elements like trail maps, signs, and tools are subtly integrated, reflecting community-focused cycling advocacy and suburban charm. The cyclist is wearing a helmet, emphasizing safety.

    Farmington Bike Committee Spokes Its Mind: Website Fixes & Safe Routes Debated

    9 months ago9 months ago
  • 📈🎓 Farmington Talent Shines: Bassil I. Chughtai Awarded National Merit Scholarship by Tufts University 🎓📈

    1 year ago
  • Jaw-Dropping Estate in Farmington Comes With Free Air-Conditioning and a Slight Mortgage Crippling

    1 year ago1 year ago
  • Black and white stipple drawing of a fitness trainer working with an older client in a gym setting.

    Farmington Seeks Part-Time Fitness Guru to Whip Seniors into Shape!

    1 year ago
  • Food Trucks, Apartments, and the Great Farmington Sidewalk War 🏗️🔥

    6 months ago6 months ago
  • $400 Million Federal Funding Boost to Combat Hate Crimes in Connecticut

    1 year ago
  • Black and white stipple illustration showing a megaphone, clipboard with checkmarks, speech bubbles, and gears, symbolizing communication, feedback, and efficiency in a business setting.

    How Giving Honest Feedback Saves Your Business From Ruinous Empathy—And How Farmington Storage Holds All Your Emotional Baggage, Too

    11 months ago
  • Stipple illustration of Farmington police humorously arresting individuals for minor offenses in a suburban neighborhood.

    Farmington’s Finest: Arrest Highlights from August 15-16, 2024, That Would Make Your Grandma Blush

    1 year ago
  • Canton Commission Weighs in on Contentious Apartment Development 🏡⚖️

    1 year ago1 year ago
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Aurora Borealis: A Dazzling Display Expected in U.S. Skies This Weekend 🌠🔭

Jack Beckett1 year ago03 mins

🌌 Experience the mesmerizing aurora borealis in select U.S. states this weekend! June presents prime viewing opportunities as colossal sunspot faces Earth 🌍✨ ⛳️

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  • Farmington

Farmington’s Civic Triple-Header: Zoom Links, Zoning Shenanigans, and Sewer Talk!

Jack Beckett1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Join Farmington’s lively meetings this week! 🏛️ From zoning debates to sewer updates, stay in the loop with your town’s happenings. 📅🗣️ #FarmingtonCT #TownMeetings

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A black and white stipple-style illustration of a town meeting. Several people are gathered around a table, discussing a walking tour. One person holds a map, while another has sunscreen on the table. A large architectural drawing is in the background. The scene is comical, with exaggerated, humorous expressions.
  • Unionville

Local Town Meeting Plots World Domination, Settles for Walking Tour Instead at 222 Main St.

Jack Beckett12 months ago010 mins

Unionville plots world domination—starting with a historic walking tour! Join the rebellion at 222 Main St., Farmington, CT, or stay home and miss the sunscreen. ☀️ #LocalHistory #FarmingtonFun

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  • Farmington

Farmington’s Debt Climbs Faster Than Russ Arnold’s Equipment Breakdowns

Jack Beckett6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Farmington’s debt payments top neighboring towns combined. 😱 HVACs, roofs, and worn-out mowers—Council says, “Charge it!” again. Russ Arnold approves.

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A dramatic black and white stipple illustration showing a tense 1984 political recount battle in Indiana's “Bloody Eighth” District, with two figures in heated confrontation, set against a courtroom-like backdrop with American flag and tall columns.
  • Farmington

Indiana’s Bloody Eighth: How a 1984 Recount Set the Stage for Today’s Political Warfare

Peter Cellino10 months ago10 months ago019 mins

The 1984 Indiana Bloody Eighth recount changed American politics, inspiring Newt Gingrich’s combative GOP tactics and shaping election battles today.

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  • Farmington

Farmington Zoning Commission Battles Noisy Vacuums and Poop Management in Thrilling Session

Jack Beckett1 year ago07 mins

Farmington’s zoning meeting tackles noisy vacuums, dog poop, and storage containers in an unexpectedly lively debate. Stay tuned for more zoning drama! 📣🐶📦

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  • Farmington

2000 Mules: A Masterpiece of Deception for the Gullible and the Willfully Ignorant

Jack Beckett9 months ago9 months ago09 mins

Dinesh D’Souza’s 2000 Mules fed election conspiracy theories with debunked data. Why memes, not facts, convinced millions. 🐴

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  • Farmington

Daily Arrest Report for Farmington, CT: July 10, 2024

Jack Beckett1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Farmington, CT saw a busy day of arrests on July 10, 2024. From repeat offenders to bargain bandits and artistic trespassers, find out who made the police’s most-wanted list in our humorous report.

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  • Farmington

Taxes Due by February 3rd 💰⏳

Jack Beckett8 months ago03 mins

Don’t miss your tax deadline, Farmington! Pay by February 3rd to avoid penalties. Call 860.675.2340 for help. Taxes aren’t fun, but neither is 1.5% interest! 📅

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  • Farmington

Arrest Alert! Farmington Man Stopped for DUI, Ignoring Registration Like It’s 1999

Jack Beckett10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Suburban scandal! Farmington Ave sees a DUI arrest & a missed registration. Thanks, Farmington Storage, for keeping our community in museum air quality!

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