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  • Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn.
    Bradley operator seeks cut in employee retirement spending
    Facing a financial squeeze, Bradley International Airport’s operator is aiming to save millions of dollars annually by moving non-union employees to defined-contribution retirement plans.
    By Paul Schott
  • Howling Hot Chicken, by the owners of Milkcraft, opened in Bridgeport in mid-February.
    Food
    Nashville hot chicken: 5 places to get the spicy bird in CT
  • A Michigan manager with a hunting rifle manufactured by Massachusetts-based Savage Arms. Gun makers nationally experienced a boom in orders in 2020, including Fairfield, Conn.-based Sturm Ruger.
    Amid surge in sales, CT gun maker primes for massive production
  • FILE - In this March 30, 2020 file photo, workers at Amazon's fulfillment center in Staten Island, N.Y., gather outside to protest work conditions in the company's warehouse in New York. Amazon is facing a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General's office that claims the online shopping powerhouse didn't provide adequate health and safety measures for workers at its New York facilities during the coronavirus pandemic and took retaliatory action against multiple employees. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
    CT not following NY’s Amazon COVID safety protocols lawsuit
  • Greenhouses are set up outside Millwright's Restaurant in Simsbury.
    How Connecticut restaurants are braving the winter
  • A view of Millwright's waterfall from the outdoor "bridge pod" seating.
    Winter-hating food writer bundles up for outdoor meal
  • Subway staff in 2015 at a sandwich shop in Seattle. In January 2021, California plaintiffs retained a major law firm to oversee a lawsuit against Milford, Conn.-based Subway, claiming that tuna sandwiches purchased at an unspecified number of California shops contained no tuna which the company disputes.
    Business
    Lawsuit claims Milford-based Subway used fake tuna
  • Business
    People’s Bank to phase out branches in Stop & Shop stores
    A People's United Bank sign displayed outside of the Stop & Shop in Milford on Friday. Some customers are not happy about the decision, saying that losing the convenience of banking at the supermarket could send them elsewhere. By Luther Turmelle
  • Business
    FCC approves Frontier Communications’ bankruptcy plan
    A file photo of Frontier Communications trucks in Norwalk, Conn. The Federal Communications Commission gave its approval for Frontier Communications to emerge from bankruptcy, in advance of a final decision from Connecticut regulators in early February. By Alexander Soule
  • Business
    Former ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ chef takes on fried chicken and doughnuts
    Van Hurd, a "Hell's Kitchen" alum who moved to Connecticut 12 years ago, is heading up Citizen Chicken and Donuts in West Hartford. Citizen Chicken & Donuts, by the owner of Hartford Baking Company, will replace the original bakery cafe location on New Park Avenue in West Hartford. By Leeanne Griffin
  • Business
    Julie Jason: Use resolutions to start your financial plan
    Writing New Year's Resolutions - stock photo Now that it’s the start of a fresh new year, I’m hoping you have a few financial resolutions ready to go. If you’re resolving to save more, you are not alone. “Save more money” is the top financial resolution for next year among those...
  • Business
    Analyst: CT ‘facing worst job declines since World War II’
    People line up to register for interviews for positions at Amazon's North Haven location at a job fait in New Haven in 2019. "It will take five to 10 years for us to get back to the employment levels we were at," one economist said. By Luther Turmelle
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  • Milestones offers free parent support groups in response to COVID-19...
  • Woodruff Family YMCA offering free online classes
  • Network of Executive Women of Milford hosts Comedy Night fund-raiser
  • Milford Trick or Trot 5K event raises $31,250 for Beth-El Center
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation awards grant to Milford nonprofit
  • Bridgeport Rescue Mission collects turkeys and coats for Great...
  • Musical Folk offers free Music Together Babies demo classes
  • Business
    'Unleashing your inner beast': Smash Avenue is Connecticut's first 'rage room'
    The new business allows customers to smash and destroy anything from electronics to furniture to plumbing fixtures. By Lisa Backus
  • Business
    More than 600 CT restaurants have closed during pandemic
    U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Ricky Evans, the owner of  Ricky D's Rib Shack in New Haven, talk with reporters Wednesday about the federal Payroll Protection Program. Blumenthal visited Evans' restaurant in an effort to urge that the $130 billion that remains in the program be focused on small and minority owned businesses. The pandemic has shuttered at least 600 eateries. The head of CT's Restaurant Association predicted 1,500 or more could go in the coming weeks. By Alexander Soule
  • Business
    Stop & Shop hiring for more than 5,000 jobs, including in CT
    A file photo of a Stop & Shop sign in Connecticut. Connecticut is among the states where Stop & Shop is looking to hire permanent employees. By Tara O'Neill
  • News
    $4.8M generated in tax return benefits to families from 4-CT
    Money is being printed in the United States in a previous year. Here is a list of ways to service programs, and organizations in New Canaan through sales, donations and yearly efforts of contributions for good causes. The money has allowed the 1,688 families to receive it sooner from when the coronavirus pandemic closed tax services they normally use to pay them. By Staff
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut
    CT small businesses face uncertain holiday retail season amid...
    Owner Anita Bruscino is crossing her fingers for a strong holiday shopping season at Elegant Touch Fine Gifts in Cheshire. Some local shops are hoping to draw crowd-wary shoppers away from malls.  Others worry pandemic fears will send customers online. By Luther Turmelle
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  1. Hundreds of new businesses to help Milford avoid tax increase for sixth year in a row
  2. Milford native digs into city’s revolutionary past
  3. Pat Simon’s life’s work became gymnastics
  4. SCC gymnastics champion Law enjoys influx of new talent
  5. Vaccine clinic opening in Milford
  6. Milford chamber president to follow family south, search committee to be formed to find replacement
  7. Law takes early lead, defeats Foran in boys basketball
  • Business
    Preliminary ruling: McDonald’s at state plazas fired workers...
    State Rep. Anne Hughes, who serves Easton, Weston and part of Redding, gave her support for the workers. Fast food workers seek better treatment by management of fast food franchises in Milford and across the state. Union leaders support the workers. There is a pending hearing in Hartford. By Sandra Diamond Fox
  • Business
    CT Transit buses to resume fare enforcement, front-door boarding
    The Connecticut Department of Transportation plans to resume the use of front-door boarding and fareboxes on CTtransit buses on Oct. 5, 2020. The state Department of Transportation is installing safety barriers between drivers and fare boxes on all CTtransit buses to protect drivers and riders from transmission of COVID-19. By Paul Schott
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut
    Judge: Public health outweighs Milford pub opening
    Gov. Ned Lamont stopped by Middletown City Hall Wednesday on deKoven Drive to speak with reporters. A Superior Court judge has ruled Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive orders did not violate the rights of a Milford pub that was forced to close due to COVID. By Christine Stuart
  • Business
    Blumenthal calls for more funding for COVID-hit performance halls
    The auditorium in the Palace Theatre at 61 Atlantic St., in Stamford, Conn., as seen on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is advocating for legislation that would provide more funding for embattled performing arts venues like the Palace Theatre. At Stamford’s Palace Theatre, the senator urged support for two bills to support music halls, theaters and other small businesses as the pandemic drones on. By Paul Schott
  • Business
    Stamford-based Patriot Bank posts second-quarter loss
    Patriot Bank has a branch at 999 Bedford St., in Stamford, Conn. Patriot Bank’s quarter loss reflects the impact of the coronavirus crisis, although executives said they’re still optimistic about the long term. By Paul Schott
  • Business
    New baby during coronavirus? A CT business helped keep the celebrations going
    Customers Joan Muratori of New York, left, and Jeanne Lyons of Madison shop for a baby gift at the Just Hatched baby clothing and accessory store in Guilford. on Friday, July 31. Babies born during COVID-19 are no less deserving of fanfare and celebration than a baby born months ago, Karen Helburn said. By Elizabeth Friedman-Rubin
  • News
    MEPI continues fund applications, welcomes donations
    Volunteers Tom Barrell and Tow Romick made these bluebird boxes that were placed in Eisenhower Park. Below is a release submitted by Milford Environmental Protection Initiative (MEPI). Milford Environmental Protection Initiative (MEPI) is a community nonprofit that provides grants for projects that protect, preserve and enhance the...
  • News
    Network of Executive Women hosts virtual meeting
    Jocelyn Murray, owner of Marketing & Event Resources The Network of Executive Women of Milford’s monthly luncheon meeting will be held virtually Tuesday, June 2, at noon. Speaker Jocelyn Murray, owner of Marketing & Event Resources, will discuss marketing strategies and tips to help small...
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut
    Milford’s Gusto Trattoria ready, willing and able to reopen — outside
    Gusto Trattoria employee Ariana Grabowski sets up an outdoor dining area in the parking lot of the restaurant Monday in preparation for Wednesday's phase one reopening in Milford. “Gusto’s is all about getting the approvals needed and making sure we are following all the safety rules,” the co-owner said. By Bill Bloxsom
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut
    Milford business reopening advisory group set to get to work
    Customers shop for flowers at Filanowski Farms on Wheelers Farm Road in Milford, Conn. on Thursday, May 7, 2020. The advisory group will work with Milford businesses and industries on guidelines and orders to reopen safely. By Bill Bloxsom
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