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1+ week, 1+ day ago  (437+ words) WILLIMANTIC " For those with dancing feet, the Shimmy Mob will take place across the country this weekend, and those in the Eastern part of the state won't have to go far. There will be four performances Saturday between Willimantic and…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (369+ words) Social work students observe a live recording of their classmate's clinical simulation. WILLIMANTIC " Students at Eastern studying theatre and social work have the opportunity to participate in what university officials say is an unusual partnership that brings these two groups…...

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (408+ words) Backpacks for Life distribute military-grade backpacks filled with essential items to homeless or at-risk veterans. STORRS " A UConn student is supporting homeless veterans by holding a drive that gives out over 40 backpacks to those in need. Ava Abruzzese, a senior,…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (315+ words) MANSFIELD " For parents of young children in Mansfield, the pre-kindergarten lottery application for 2026-2027 is now open. To enroll in the Pre-K lottery, visit mansfieldct. gov/mps. The application period last until May 19, and final selections will be announced by Tuesday,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (193+ words) MANSFIELD " For students entering kindergarten next year in Mansfield Public Schools, registration is now open for families interested in enrolling their children for the 2026-2027 school year. Children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026 are eligible to register for kindergarten…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (173+ words) Left to right, Deputy Chief Bruscato, Firefighter Zac Gamache, Firefighter Sean Devlieger and Fire Chief Ron Palmer Jr. WILLIMANTIC " Two Willimantic firefighters were recognized for a successful childbirth delivery. The firefighters were recognized at the Willimantic Taxing District Board of…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (528+ words) State Senator Jeff Gordon was one of 25 guest speakers who took part in a career day for students at Nathan Hale Middle School. COVENTRY " Nathan Hale Middle School hosted a career day for students this past Friday. This interactive experience…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (680+ words) Many adults in Willimantic said social media use should be left to parents, not the government. WILLIMANTIC " Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong said they would propose legislation that would enact protections against youth social media addiction. This…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (455+ words) I know I've written about this before, but I just wanted to take a moment to write another plug for the wordless picture book. I rarely get students engaged and participating as intensely as I do with wordless books, in…...