You can learn how to paint, draw, carve wood and so much more at the Wethersfield Art League. The venerable nonprofit arts organization that was founded in 1954 is seeing an increase in membership. Classes are taught at its Little Red Schoolhouse near the intersection of Welles and Wolcott Hill roads.

Something old. Something new. Something beaded. Something for Brooke Barbeau to create in every color, including blue.

Mayor Ken Lesser was upbeat in his remarks at the annual State of the Town Breakfast held Jan. 22 at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center. It was also an opportunity to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the sponsoring organization, the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce.

Like flowy, shiny hair, growth is a beautiful thing. Nothing could be truer if you are in the beauty business. That’s the case for the International Institute of Cosmetology. It branched out across the busy Silas Deane Highway by adding the former Pelton’s and Rite Aid building to its hair and makeup empire.

Kris DeLeo came to town at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year to fill a vacancy for principal at Highcrest School. She is learning about the school and community and is confident that she made a wise choice.

The state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection reports that hate crimes have been steadily rising in Connecticut in recent years.

The Wethersfield High School drama program’s spring musical is “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a Canadian musical comedy featuring music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.

Almost everyone knows, or knows of, someone who has received a new knee or hip thanks to modern medicine. But that’s not the only joint that can be full replaced.