Cross-Country Skiing
The serenity of the forest, away from highways, crowded malls and video games, is part of the appeal of cross-country skiing in New England. The pace can be whatever you...
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As Times Change, How We Care For The Poor Evolves
No money, no food, and no place to sleep are problems that have plagued many people for centuries. The increased number of special meals and food baskets distributed by nonprofit...
Gift Exchange A Longtime Yule Tradition
'Tis the season to shop 'til thee drop. Yes, it's that time of year again. Cash registers are ringing in one of the most sacred Christian holidays of the year,...
Remembering Those Pageants Of Christmases Past
Earlier this century, in north-central Connecticut, Christmas was a time when church and school pageants were the primary part of the holiday celebration, and gifts were a less important part...
Christmas Viewed In Prism Of Time
The color of Christmas has been green for centuries -- long before retailers went boom or bust from their holiday sales. Decking the halls with boughs of holly came long...
Winter Clogs River `Highway’
The major snowstorms that have battered Connecticut this winter brought travelers to a standstill on many state highways. It was a reminder of how the fury of New England's winter...