BETHEL, Conn. — Every hour on the hour, a beautiful sound can be heard coming from the United Methodist Church in Bethel — it's the sound of the newly installed chimes in the bell tower.The chimes pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to addiction — and to those who still struggle with the problem.“The chimes do a Westminster ring on the hour. And at noon and 6 p.m., they play ...

DANBURY, Conn. — Deep's Hardware, a landmark in Danbury for nearly 30 years, has closed its doors for good.Deep's Hardware was bustling with customers Friday who were taking advantage of sales of 40 percent off.The last sale was made at 5 p.m., as owner Jack Deep began his retirement.One of the final shoppers was Danbury resident Michael Wright. "I've been coming in this store ...

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — The possibilities are endless. But the lot at 28 Catoonah St. in Ridgefield, where the former Cumming house was torn down, still stands empty.Kathy McGroddy-Goetz, who lives on Catoonah Street, said she hopes something pretty is put on the property, which is next to the post office."I'd like to see something attractive where people can gather, walk around and ...

BETHEL, Conn. — Julliano’s Authentic Italian Cuisine in Bethel is turning one year old — and wants to celebrate with a big party.For its first anniversary, on Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m., the restaurant will serve up a free buffet and live music."We are having this celebration because I really want to thank all my loyal customers. They made it happen," said owner Julio Cevallos, a ...

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — You're never too old to move — or to grow. The Ridgefield Thrift Shop, which has been in business for 80 years, will take over a new location in May that is two-and-a-half times its current size.The shop, currently at 15 Catoonah St., will be moving into a 5,000-square-foot space at 21 Governor St."We have run out of storage space. We also want to provide easier ...

DANBURY, Conn. — Two Radio Shack stores in Fairfield County will be closing their doors soon as the company shuts down over 550 locations as part of its most recent bankruptcy plans. The two area locations set to close are located at: 1 Padanaram Road, in the North Street Shopping Center, Danbury; and2071 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. The company has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter ...

NEWTOWN, Conn. — When most people think of cycling, they think of a great workout — for their lower body.Yet Boostcycle — a 1-year-old indoor cycling studio on South Main Street in Newtown — gives a full upper body workout as well as a lower one.“We're not like a traditional spin class," said Tatiana Mehmeti of Danbury, who owns the studio with her husband, Valdrin Mehmeti. The ...

EASTON, Conn. -- A date has finally been set.After months of planning, Zach Standen of Easton — a 17-year-old who became paralyzed from the waist down after a car accident last summer — will be going to the Stem Cell Institute in Panama on April 17.Through a procedure at the institute, there is a 60 percent to 70 percent chance that Zach may regain some feeling and movement in his legs, ...

NORWALK, Conn. — Michele Stuart — owner of Michele’s Pies in Norwalk — learned how to cook from her grandmother, Louise.But there was one problem.“She was an Italian grandma.  She never wrote anything down,” said Stuart, who grew up in Stamford. “So, I had to physically write all her recipes out.”It was well worth it: Michele’s Pies will this year celebrate its 10-year anniversary.The ...

DARIEN, Conn. — A man driving the wrong way on the Post Road at the I-95 Exit 13 intersection was arrested on drunken-driving charges on St. Patrick's Day, Darien police said.   At 1:50 a.m. Friday, Darien police stopped a 2005 black Jeep Grand Cherokee that exited I-95 south and headed west in the eastbound lanes of the Post Road, police said. When the vehicle was stopped, the officer ...