Winsted, CT

Elizabeth Marek and her son Colby checked out Pluggie the fire hydrant during Safety Awareness Day at the Tiffany-Gaylord Field in Winsted on September 22. More ... What Can We Do About Our Failed Health Care System? By Tom Sevigny, Canton      Tom Sevigny is Green Party candidate for State Senate in the 8th District, which includes the communities of Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, East Granby, Granby, Hartland, Harwinton, New Hartford, Norfolk, Plymouth, Simsbury and Winchester. More ... Shouldn’t Everyone Have a Fair Chance? By Edmond J. Niewinski, Harwinton      I would like to tell you about a loving woman, my wife, Joan. She enjoyed the simple things in life and spending time with her family. We had five births and four adopted children together. More ... In Memory of David Boutin I am writing this letter to honor the memory of David Boutin of Colebrook, who passed away on September 5. By Arlene Boutin, Winsted      Since May, David and his family have been faced with some very difficult times, only made worse by poorly written newspaper articles plagued with inaccurate information about an unfortunate incident that occurred at the time. More ... Welcome to Hell "Don’t Ask, Don’t Ask" By D. P. O’Keefe      In prison, everybody asks you what you’re in for. Stupidly, I used to follow suit until I started getting back some of the answers I did. More ...      The Winsted Fire Department hosted a visit by Lifestar on Safety Awareness Day. Photo/Robin Gourd More ... 18th Annual CROP Walk      The Greater Winsted Ministerial Association sponsors the 18th annual CWS/ CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, September 29. The starting location is the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church; registration starts at noon, and the walk begins at 1 p.m. More ... Free Flu Shots for People with Neuromuscular Diseases      As in years past, the Muscular Dystrophy Association will provide free flu shots to people in Connecticut who are affected by any of the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases in the Association's program. More ... Weekend Hours at CJR Roadside Market      Connecticut Junior Republic’s Roadside Market will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through the end of October. Fresh produce will vary from day to day, depending on the growing season. More ... Walter Gengarelly on Ballot in 5th District      The Libertarian Party of Connecticut announces that Walter Gengarelly is on the ballot and running in the new 5th Congressional District. Candidate Gengarelly has lived and worked in Connecticut for the last 28 years, having moved from Vermont to Ridgefield in 1974. More ... Opportunities in Girl Scouting      Girl Scouting is exploring nature, careers, science and math; singing, acting, painting and drawing; swimming, basketball, archery and hiking; camping, cooking, building and creating; making new friends, providing community service, traveling and accepting challenges; learning about oneself and the ... More ... Candidates Sign Taxpayer Protection Pledge      Coalition for CT has co-sponsored the Taxpayer Protection Pledge of Americans for Tax Reform. By signing the Pledge, a candidate promises to "oppose (and vote against or veto) any and all efforts to increase taxes. More ...      Larry and Peg Carlton dressed up as Mr. and Mrs. Sam Collins for Sam Collins Day on September 21. Photo/Robin Gourd More ...