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James Beard Award-Winning Chef To Speak At Stamford's Ferguson Library
Iconic chef Jacques Pépin returns to his old stomping, or stirring grounds to promote his new cookbook and talk cooking.
Pépin, the former owner of the Dressing Room restaurant in Westport, will appear in Stamford at the Ferguson Library on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. to discuss his latest book, Cooking My Way: Recipes and Techniques for Economical Cooking.
The evening presentation, to be moderated by Michel Nischan, a four-time James Beard Award winner, will be held at the Main Library, DiMattia Building.
In Cooking My Way, Pépin offers insights and cooking techniques that save money…
Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy'
As students, colleagues, and loved ones gather to say their final goodbyes to a beloved high school band director killed in a New York bus crash, the community is coming together to ensure that her only child is taken care of financially.
Gina Pellettiere, age 43, of Massapequa, died Thursday, Sept. 21, when a charter bus carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania crashed on I-84 in Orange County.
The rollover wreck also killed 77-year-old Farmingdale resident Beatrice Ferrari, a retired social studies teacher and longtime camp chap…
This Town Is Most Underrated In CT, New Rankings Say: Do You Agree? Vote Now
Of all the wonderful places to go in Connecticut, there's one town that gets looked over too often, according to a new ranking.
Cheapism.com, a blog covering affordable travel, items, and more, ranked the New Haven County town of Guilford as the state’s most overlooked place in its new ranking, “The Most Underrated Town in Every State.”
In order to determine this, the site combed through online reviews and rankings to find places that don't usually get national attention but still have "tremendous value to visitors and locals alike," according to Cheapism.
The over 375-year-old tow…
Lego Headquarters Relocates From CT, Heads To Boston
Boston's Back Bay is about to get a little more playful.
The LEGO Group, makers of the beloved interlocking bricks, announced that the company's headquarters for the Americas will relocate from Enfield, in Hartford County, Connecticut, to 1001 Boylston Street, Boston in 2026.
The company announced in January 2023 that it was searching for a new home for its headquarters. After an "extensive" search, the Boylston Street location was chosen for its rich history, central location between Cambridge and Boston, and the region's diverse talent pool.
"Boston is one of the United …
Only 30 Days Left To Claim $365K Lucky For Life Lottery Ticket Sold In Greenwich
Hey, check those lottery tickets. Time is running out for someone who purchased a Lucky for Life ticket worth $365,000 a year for life in Fairfield County.
The winning ticket was purchased in Greenwich for the Saturday, March 4, drawing, and no one has claimed the ticket that expires in 30 days, said Connecticut Lottery officials.
The top-prize-winning ticket, purchased at the Byram Smoke Shop, 111 Mill St., will expire on Thursday, Aug. 31, unless it is claimed by that date.
The winning Lucky for Life numbers drawn on March 4, were 4 - 7 - 15 - 17 - 30, Lucky Ball number 5.
To timel…
