Farmington News

Health Notes Submitted by Paul Shipman on 2009-07-09.   The Connecticut Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer the following courses during August at the Chapter headquarters at 209 Farmington Ave.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Amanda Sirica on 2009-07-07.   The Farmington Chamber of Commerce awarded five Farmington High School seniors with college scholarships at the Annual Farmington High School Awards Night in June.

Fundraiser: Casual Caribbean Ball Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Amanda Sirica on 2009-07-07.   Can you do the limbo rock? And if so, how low can you go? The Farmington Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to attend the Casual Caribbean Ball Fundraiser on Wednesday, August 7 from 7-11 p.m. The event will take place at First Church's Amistad ...

Submitted by Tunxis Hose Company No. 1 on 2009-07-06.   Tunxis Hose Company No.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Benjamin Sams on 2009-07-06.   DeFosses Photography Matthew J. Graffagnino.

School Stuff Submitted by Charlene Durham on 2009-07-06.   Grynn&Barrett Studios Left to right: Dr.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Laurie Batignani on 2009-07-06.   Highland Park Market's President Tim Devanney is the featured guest in July when he joins host Scott Sommerfield for "New England Cuisine." Originally built as a small general store in 1886, Highland Park Market was purchased by the Devanney family in 1957, and today they own and operate ...

Biz Buzz Submitted by Susan Winchell on 2009-07-03.   Sue Winchell On Saturday, July 25 from 1-5 p.m., Acura of Avon will be hosting the fourth Annual Taste of Farmington Valley.

In these tough economic times, the Connecticut chapters of the Red Cross have to focus on what they do best: blood donation, disaster services and health and safety training.

In 1828, the canal boat James Hillhouse began the inaugural journey from Farmington to New Haven along the Farmington Canal - Connecticut's version of the Erie Canal.

Farmington Valley Has Talent Regional Submitted by Brandi Morgenthau on 2009-07-02.   Calling all Farmington Valley non-profits. On Saturday Aug.

Art Exhibit Celebrates America At The Library Submitted by Gary L. Kollberg on 2009-07-02.   An art exhibit of watercolors and assemblages featuring our country's flag and other important icons is being held July 1st to July 30th at the Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Tom Andrea on 2009-07-01.   Alan Gravelle Kris Nagy, left, EMS Captain of the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department, accepts a Farmington Savings Bank bumper sticker from Dena Martinelli, manager and assistant treasurer of the bank's Burlington branch at a recent ceremony honoring the Town of Burlington's designation as a ...

Submitted by Sean O'Leary on 2009-07-01.   Judith Weingarden, right, waves as she rides with her husband Ed during the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter 2008 MS Motorcycle Ride.

A federal judge has struck down a Connecticut law that requires people calling themselves interior designers to get a license or face fines and possible prison time.

Submitted by Todd Litchfield on 2009-06-30.   Tunxis Hose Company No. 1 of the Unionville Fire Department announces their 116th Anniversary Firemen's Carnival and Jamboree to be held Thursday July 9th through Saturday July 11th at the Union School Grounds, Unionville.

On Campus Submitted by Chris DeFrancesco on 2009-06-30.   Chris DeFrancesco Farmington residents Aditya Tadinada and Marie Elena Falcone are recipients of $2,500 scholarships from the UConn Health Center Auxiliary.

Cyndi Billian Stern of Farmington has worked in the field of youth, community and workforce development for more than 20 years, and consults for Connecticut Business and Industry Association Education Foundation and Yale School of Public Health in the area of health workforce development.

Federal disaster relief authorities will be in town today to survey the destruction left by Friday's tornado, including more than 70 homes that were damaged by falling trees, six so badly that they have been condemned.

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. - The National Weather Service says a Connecticut tornado that knocked out power and downed trees lasted three minutes, traveled 1.7 miles and packed winds between 80 and 90 mph.