When building a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, some pieces fit together easily and naturally, but others we may try from many different angles before we make an accurate connection. This process is often frustrating and time-consuming, but once we have endured all the attempts, the complete picture makes the toil worthwhile.

You have a wok. You love soy and hoisin sauces. Your favorite way to add flavor is with garlic and ginger. But where to go from here?

A labor of love and gift from God—that’s what Priscilla Pedrosa’s new shop, ChoccoDiva Confections, came to be. After 14 months of her husband Jean Sapiain’s renovations, the West Hartford shop opened its doors to the public last May.

Once again, the extraordinary talent of Hall High School’s Pops ‘n Jazz players went unmatched last month, as the more than 100 student performers from the school's Concert Jazz Band, Jazz Band II, Jazz Dancers, Choraliers (singers), and Giovani Solisti (string players) showcased what they do best.

These are just a few of the subjects touched on in “The Nutmeg Anthology: Contemporary Poems of Connecticut,” out in time to celebrate National Poetry Month. The collection, published by Grayson Books, contains 70 poems by students, teachers, state poet laureates and others who love to write poetry. Publisher Ginny Connor had been thinking about putting the anthology for quite some time. “I love Connecticut,” she said. “I wanted contemporary poems, but some are historical, so

Cromwell High School presents its ninth annual Career Expo from 8:15-11 a.m. March 31 in the gymnasium. This event, designed to bridge the gap between education and the workforce, will provide students with the opportunity to explore career paths and connect with local businesses, organizations and professionals from a wide range of industries.