The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is pleased to announce a major expansion of nationally-acclaimed water trails in the region. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis announced on June 3 that the 20-mile Shetucket River Water Trail has been designated as one of 3 new National Recreation Water Trails in the … [Read more...] about National Recognition for the Shetucket River Water Trail
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CLICK, INC COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT
CLiCK, Inc. invites members of the Windham community to design and paint a mural on the CLiCK building at 41 Club Rd., Windham, CT. Under the guidance of mural artist, Faith Satterfield, participants will be trained to create a public mural which tells the story of the history and diversity of food in the Windham Community. Participants will be encouraged to bring their own … [Read more...] about CLICK, INC COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT
Gov. Malloy Encourages Residents and Visitors to Explore Connecticut’s Tourist Attractions this Saturday, June 11
Governor Dannel P. Malloy is encouraging Connecticut residents and out-of-state visitors to take advantage of the special offers and promotions being given away at over 170 tourist destinations across the state this Saturday, June 11, as part of the state’s 12th annual Connecticut Open House Day. … [Read more...] about Gov. Malloy Encourages Residents and Visitors to Explore Connecticut’s Tourist Attractions this Saturday, June 11
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Eastern Professor Releases New Book
Allison Speicher, assistant professor of English at Eastern Connecticut State University, has published a new book, “Schooling Readers.” Speicher focuses on what she calls the, “Common School Narrative” fictional stories about one-room schools written during the 19th century. “This is a really important time in the history of schooling; public schools were basically invented … [Read more...] about Eastern Professor Releases New Book