Winsted, CT

Cobb School Montessori presented Circus Smirkus performing "Legends of the Wild West" at Weatogue Park in Simsbury on July 20. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... 35th Connecticut Agricultural Fair      It's a short ride for a weekend of fun at the 35th Connecticut Agricultural Fair, July 26-28 on the Fairgrounds in Goshen. Headlining this year's event will be Nashville recording artist David Ball performing his hits which include "Riding with Private Malone" and "Thinkin' Problem," among others. More ... Hot Summers of the Past By Ursula B.G. Kilner, Salisbury      Weather is a topic of conversation year 'round, not only in New England but all around the U.S. Of recent date we have had highs and lows and at the moment we are back in a dry spell, while I am writing to friends in Texas who are in the midst of unprecedented floods. More ... Environmental Site Assessments By John Carter      As a consequence of the far-reaching liability under CERCLA, otherwise known as the Superfund Act, whether you are buying, selling or refinancing commercial or industrial property, your lender will insist that you have an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed upon the property. More ... Pratt & Whitney Cancer Study Important to Brain Tumor Community      In addition to employees and families of the Connecticut Pratt & Whitney plants, members of the brain tumor community are anxious for researchers to study the incidence of brain tumors there. More ... Is the Charter Oak State Losing Its Oaks?      Throughout the second half of the 20th century, oak trees have dominated Connecticut's forests. But changing land uses have altered the state's forest, says Steve Broderick, extension educator in the UConn Cooperative Extension System and State Certified Forester. More ... The End Game By John A. McAllister, Torrington      They asked me how it feels to be an octogenarian and I am at a loss for words. So for you who are curious, I wrote the following poem some time ago, but did not offer it for use until now. More ... Town of Winchester Tax Reminder      The Tax Collector’s Office for the Town of Winchester would like to remind all taxpayers that the first tax installment on the Grand List of 2001 was due on July 1. More ... Don't Miss the Vote in Litchfield      Litchfield voters have the power to influence the future on Tuesday, July 30. A vote will take place on a referendum regarding a petition to reject the passed school building proposal. More ... Baseball and the American Vision      The Beardsley & Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place in Winsted hosts a lecture and book discussion series on "Baseball and the American Vision" on Wednesdays during the month of August. More ... "Volunteers in Psychotherapy" Program Awarded Federal Grant      Greater Hartford’s "Volunteers in Psychotherapy" (VIP) and its innovative nonprofit program of no-fee therapy has received a Healthy People 2010 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. More ... 4-H Program Celebrates 100th Birthday      "So many teens my age just hang out at the mall or local donut shop. My friends in 4-H are so much more interesting and fun to be with," said a 16-year-old 4-H member. More ... Frank R. and Vivienne V. Vanoni Fund Created      Dr. Frank Vanoni’s mother always said, "Charity begins at home." As a child, he took that to mean that his mother should be charitable with him. More ... Torrington Area Foundation Receives Second Anonymous Fund      The Torrington Area Foundation for Public Giving has received a second anonymous fund from a generous resident of the area. Living in the northwest of Connecticut is a most caring but quiet Yankee who has donated an initial $50,000 to establish the Keroden Designated Fund at the Foundation. More ...