Tunxis Community College has launched a new website for veteran students to help better connect them with information they need to apply to the college. The website offers one-stop assistance for veterans who need information on educational benefits and the…
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PCS Players revisit ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’
“What are you doing Saturday night? Or, for the rest of your life?” PCS Players can answer the first of those questions for Saturday night, and Friday night as well. The rest is up to you. And how will they…
Main Street foundation has scholarships, grants available
Main Street Community Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications from local students as well as grant applications from area nonprofit organizations through its competitive General Grant Cycle and the Plainville Community Fund. All guidelines, eligibility criteria and links to the…
Lake Compounce presents Holiday Lights
BY SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce has officially opened for the season, covering the park with hundreds of thousands of glimmering lights. The attraction is open every Friday through Sunday until the end of December with…
Plainville Republicans hold open house on Sept. 15
The Plainville Republican Town Committee will hold the official opening of their headquarters on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. Located at 41 East Main Street (the former DBK Family Jewelers) Plainville Republicans will hold an open house for all…
Benefit set for Aug. 6 to help homeless pets
Caroline Dorman left her mark on countless dogs when she served as a Connecticut Humane Society volunteer, and now even more homeless pets will be helped in her memory for the second year in a row. The 2nd Caroline Dorman…
Spoiling their dinner for a good cause
Tunxis to hold ‘Super Saturday’ registration on Aug. 5
Tunxis Community College will hold a “Super Saturday” on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Founders Hall. The annual event is designed to help new and continuing students apply and register for the fall semester. Super Saturday…
Everyday Heroes recognized
Two Everyday Heroes were recognized at the June 12 Plainville Board of Education meeting. Middle School of Plainville eighth grader Lexi Charbonneau, nominated by Middle School of Plainville staff members Steve Leseur and Carol Von Achen, and Plainville High School Culinary Arts teacher Al Lesage, nominated by Plainvile High School parent Sheri Ryan were honored for making a difference in the lives of others.
Plainville Board of Education Chair Andrea Saunders, Sheri Ryan, Robert Ryan, Al Lesage and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maureen Brummett.
Carl Von Achen, Steve Leseur, Deborah Zinzalet, Lexi Charbonneau, Justin Misluk, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maureen Brummett, and Plainville Board of Education Chair Andrea Saunders.
Knights of Columbus announce Family of the Year
Plainville Council 3544 of the Knights of Columbus has awarded the Family of the Year Award to Don Melanson and family. Mr. Melanson joined the Plainville council in March of 2015 and was active right away. In addition to assisting…