Christmas dinner happens on the sly
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The annual Christmas dinner at the senior center was a wonderful event, mostly because it didn’t happen at all. The original plan – seniors sitting in a ... Continue Reading →
Veterans Village opens
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We were all there the day Veterans Village officially opened: Sarge, the older veterans brought out in a van borrowed from the senior center, the dormitory crew ... Continue Reading →
Holidays are for the birds
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By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY
The holiday season is upon us and our thoughts often turn to what we can get for the ones we love. If you love nature and the birds ... Continue Reading →
Harris Whittemore Jr., aviation pioneer – Conclusion
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By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD
On July 1, 1926, Colonial Air Transport Inc. inaugurated airmail service from New York to Boston, stopping in Hartford’s ... Continue Reading →
Harris Whittemore Jr., aviation pioneer – Part III
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By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD
While American airmail had begun in 1918, official government contracts commenced in 1925. In February 1925, President Coolidge ... Continue Reading →
Harris Whittemore Jr., aviation pioneer – Part II
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By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD
Harris Whittemore Jr. founded the Bee Line in March 1923. As New England’s first airline, it became a major catalyst for aviation ... Continue Reading →
Celebrity Extra – December 9, 2021
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Q: I make a point to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” every December. Did Jimmy Stewart win an Oscar for the role or any other roles? He certainly deserved a whole ... Continue Reading →
Couch Theater – December 9, 2021
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“King Richard” (PG-13) – Long before Venus and Serena Williams were household names known worldwide, they were just two sisters in a family of seven living ... Continue Reading →
Sweeten the season with DIY chocolate truffles
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‘Tis the season of gift-giving, and if you’re looking for maximum decadence with minimum cost and effort, you can’t beat chocolate truffles.
This ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – December 8, 2021
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On Dec. 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington crosses the Delaware River with 5,400 Patriot troops, hoping to surprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter ... Continue Reading →
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