LIFE

Creating a themed piece of dimensional art out of cardboard alone might be a challenge, but working with four other people? Seems impossible! Not so for the creative teams of 7th and 8th grade students at Sedgwick Middle School.

Looking for that perfect gift for a friend or family member? A piece of art that moves you? You don’t have to go far to find something you’ll love. There are so many talented people right here in West Hartford that may have just what you’re looking for. Here, we bring you one of those folks.

This merger meant business—for nature lovers. “At their very best, land trusts should be about ordinary people protecting the places they love,” said William Conlon, former board member for the National Trust for Public Land. He is a New Haven native and Yale graduate, and a MacArthur Fellowship recipient. He would applaud the West Hartford Land Trust’s merger with three nearby land trust organizations to share resources with the goal of conserving more land and protecting th

Chuck Coursey, a long-time West Hartford resident with a seemingly insatiable curiosity, presents the Trout Brook Tales podcast for those who share his interest.

Something as simple as a wig stand can make a difference to someone with cancer: losing hair during treatment is a profoundly disturbing development, Having a wig can build confidence, but wigs are expensive and need care.

Fur babies are precious to their pet parents. How much they’re loved in life can reflect how they’re cared for after they pass away. There are options to handling this difficult time with a loving, well thought-out process. Beloved Companions has been this most unique option offered in all of Connecticut since 2012.

Dedication and being present are the secret to the success of the Old Guard. “We are what we need to be. We aren’t your grandfather’s club. We are right now,” said Don Kauke, past-president and head of communications for the organization.

It’s a hot and humid day in July—what do we want? Ice cream!