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MANCHESTER — A local chocolatier has drawn praise from a national organizer for its set of animal-shaped filled chocolates, made without animal products.   People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals named Divine Treasures in the Manchester Parkade to its list of the top 10 vegan treats for Valentine’s Day.   The business was the… Continue reading Sweets for the sweet: Manchester shop’s chocolates named top vegan treat by PETA

Pilgrim Furniture & Mattress City is having an inventory sale.   The Manchester store will close and relocate to another space in the Plaza at Burr Corners. To celebrate the move, the company is selling out its entire stock from all four locations. At the end of the sale, the company will relocate the Manchester… Continue reading Pilgrim furniture store selling out stock before Manchester move

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which kicks off Sunday at New York’s Madison Square Garden, will feature several entries from north-central Connecticut. Heather Stimson of Windsor, Margaret Boisture of Windsor, and Joe McLaughlin of Somers are among those taking part in the show, second only to the Kentucky Derby among America’s oldest animal events.… Continue reading Best paw forward: Area canines at Westminster Dog Show

MANCHESTER — From farm to fashion to finance, Katharine Chaney-Jones has done more in one life than most could imagine. For those who know her, it comes as no surprise that she will be honored as one of the 100 Women of Color in Connecticut. The award honors women of color who have become positive… Continue reading Manchester woman honored as role model

The Connecticut Department of Banking is warning investors about the dangers of investing in cryptocurrency. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and others have become a consistent topic of headlines, but with no physical form or tangible assets behind them, cryptocurrencies are incredibly volatile. The warning comes after Coincheck, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan, was… Continue reading Banking Dept. warns investors about risks of cryptocurrency