WESTPORT, Conn. -- Why own a boat when you can rent one for a fraction of the cost, says the Carefree Boat Club in Westport.Members get all the privileges of boat ownership without the hassle, said Capt. John Davis, the club's manager."The annual fees are a fraction of what owning a boat would cost when you consider the maintenance, mooring, and fuel," he said. "A new ...
NEWTOWN, Conn. — A knit and crochet revival is driving all kinds of customers — from age 5 to 102 — to the Sheep Shoppe yarn store in Newtown.One trend in knitting is something called craftivism, which like the word sounds, combines a craft with activism, said store owner Nancy Gould.The Pussy Hat phenomenon that became the signature accessory of the Women's March back in January is one ...
TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Brooklyn ice cream, Italian ices, Illy espressos, or a selection of rich desserts are enough sweet reasons to drive into Long Hill Green next time you're near the new plaza in Trumbull.That's where cousins Mike Pietrunti and Dennis Rotunno preside over a New York ice cream shop, the franchise Uncle Louie G, which they opened this winter."People are coming in, not ...
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A tour of five unique designer homes in coastal Fairfield, Westport, and Southport will help fund programs for people living in poverty in Fairfield County.The area is home to the largest gap between rich and poor in the United States, according to Near & Far Aid, which is raising funds with the 2017 Designer House Tour on Friday, May 12.Each house represents ...
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Busy moms and dads who want easy access to healthcare services at St. Vincent's Medical Center are invited to download the new free "Grow App."It allows the user to manage health appointments, from maternity to pediatrics and family medicine, on smartphones and get advice, reminders, and schedule appointments on their smartphone. It was launched with ...
STAMFORD, Conn. -- A British explosion will hit downtown's restaurant and music scene when the Viceroy Publik House opens on Summer Street in mid-April.The English ale house and live music venue takes a page from history from what is referred to today as the "British Raj," the period of British rule in India from 1858 to 1947. The pub pays homage to this now proud British and ...
WILTON, Conn. -- The buyer of a converted barn in Wilton that was once a working sawmill will get a piece of town history along with a place to live.The property, listed for sale for $1.388 million, dates back to the 1740s. The grounds include three unique structures, one of which is the remodeled original saw mill house. The original water wheel axle is still visible on the side of ...
FAIRFIELD County, Conn. -- Connecticut parents worried about being detained or deported can download a state guide on how to arrange for childcare for their kids in those instances.Gov. Dannel Malloy issued the step-by-step guide or "toolkit" this week. Developed by Malloy's office and state agencies, the downloadable kit has a Family Preparedness Plan - in English and Spanish ...
FAIRFIELD, Conn. --"When Roscoe and I found out, our hearts were breaking," said Tory Brown, of Fairfield, half of the brother and sister team whose virtual company The Two Oh Three is selling pink hats to raise money for a friend's breast cancer treatment.That friend is Bonnie Wilson, 25, a nursing student who lives in Stamford and girlfriend of Andrew Stallings, who ...
GREENWICH, Conn. — Hobbs London, a fashion favorite of the Duchess of Cambridge, is bringing its wares across the pond and opening its first U.S. store in Greenwich.The retailer known for its understated British style and as a favorite of the former Kate Middleton will open April 26 on Greenwich Avenue.“We look forward to giving the successful, confident women of Greenwich an ...
