LIFE

“We need to grow more farmers.” On a quiet April morning with spring planting, fields to prepare, and goods to organize for sale, Jennifer Woods manages to take a few minutes away from all her duties and sits across from me, explaining her plans for the future. “Hein Farm” in Farmington is a well-known place of local history in town but today, Woods isn’t telling me about the past: instead, she is focused on the future, telling me about her plans for the farm. Creating a men

Michelle Mullin and Lori Segar, the two founding owners of the Lucky Gut Collective in Simsbury, have been business partners in The Children’s Clubhouse daycare centers for almost 30 years. The long-time friends also share an interest in helping families to enjoy the benefits of healthy living. They have opened a multi-use, food-centered concept in the Fiddler’s Green building, where they offer a local artisan market, workshops and classes on healthy eating, and events for th

America’s birthday at 250 years is also referred to as its semiquincentennial and it has been celebrated across the country, all throughout the year. Valley towns have been busy with multiple activities, from readings of the Declaration, to historical lectures, to plays and reenactments, to grand festivals with fireworks or parades. They have commemorated this historic event in ways as unique as their towns.

A little rain didn’t prevent General George Washington from leading the 2026 Memorial Day Festivities in Avon, an event that also featured Betsy Ross and other historical figures.'

Like many area towns, a rained-out Memorial Day parade didn’t prevent Canton officials and residents from taking some time to reflect and ponder.

New England Puppy Rescue recently debuted a 3,000 square-foot Rescue Facility & Adoption Center in the Canton Green Plaza.

With a major expansion and improvement project in the books, the International Skating Center of Connecticut has plenty to celebrate but a new and upgraded facility only tells part of the story.

Kate Buffone of Avon has turned a baking hobby into a home-based new business with a focus on healthy ingredients. Breadheads has been attracting attention on social media and by word of mouth recently.