LIFE

It has been a busy late winter in town with plans for a commercial incubator, Mediterranean food and ice cream made on granite stone moving forward.

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.

For some folks, Christmas is a passion. Some celebrate the holiday spirit in the off sea-son through music or movies. Stores might run a “Christmas in July” sale. But for Lori Lynn Ouellette, it’s what she calls “a problem.”

Kimberly Roy has faith in her abilities, her business and her beliefs. Just a few months ago, the owner of the Cromwell Country Store held a re-grand opening of her second business located at 322 Main St., an extension of her first venture, the Walk by Faith Doggie Bakery.