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Music Icon Honored/ Worker, 87, Retires After 65 Years With Same Company/ Officers Heralded For Daring Rescue & More: Thankful Stories 2025
It’s Thanksgiving 2025 and on this special day, we wanted to look back on some of the stories we’re grateful for this year. Have a great day with family and friends!
Former TV News Anchor Launches Effort To Help Those In Need
"I want you to know that our movement to celebrate the people in our community who need us the most will continue.">>>Read More.
Music Icon Honored For Immense Contributions In Connecticut
"I've been here for 40 years, and it's been a great place for me," the music icon said. "Brought the kids up here. We thought we have to get the kids out of New York City before they don't get any fresh air at all, so we moved up here. Ever since then, we've had a great life here, the family. We're incredibly happy about everything, especially about things like this, because you don't get them every day.".>>>Read More.
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Worker, 87, Retires After 65 Years With Same Company
It truly was the end of an era when the 87-year-old Jerry retired after working 65 years with the same company.>>>Read More.
2 Officers Heralded For Brave Actions In Daring Rescue
Two police officers received an award for rescuing an unresponsive driver whose car had plunged into the water.>>>Read More.
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103-Year-Old Resident Honored By Diner, Town
When asked what her secret is to living a long, healthy and happy life, she paused and thought about it. "I don't have a secret," she answered. "I just live for the day.">>>Read More.
Town’s Sweetest Tradition Turns 50: Dr. Mike’s Celebrates With Ice Cream
Dr. Mike's Ice Cream celebrates 50 years in town and plenty of sweet scoops.>>>Read More.
Sixth-Grader Wrote The Book On Coping With Bullies
Based on his personal experience, the young author has written a children's book that explores the traumatic topic of bullies and victims.>>>Read More.
Woman Behind Beloved Easter Egg Tree Brings Seasonal Joy To Residents: PHOTOS
The woman behind a beloved annual display, a tree covered with colorful Easter eggs, spoke with Patch about its inspiration.>>>Read More.
Friendship In Action: Twins Organize Walk To Support Friends With Dravet Syndrome
A set of twins has organized a fundraiser in honor of another set of twins who are their classmates and lifelong friends.>>>Read More.
CT Organization Rehabilitates Horses In Animal Abuse Case
"We took them in with open arms and open hearts," the non-profit's barn manager said.>>>Read More.
Family's Lemonade Stand Raises Over $3,000 For Animal Shelter
A lemonade stand set up by a family in memory of their beloved rescue dog raised over $3,000 for the animal shelter.>>>Read More.
New All-Terrain Wheelchair Improves Access
The wheelchair aims to help more people enjoy the preserve, according to The Nature Conservancy.>>>Read More.
Teen Brings 125 Backpacks To West Virginia School
The student delivers 125 backpacks to Appalachia via Jesse Lee Church's ASP mission, supporting Gauley Elementary students.>>>Read More.
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