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Liz Schacht, of Wallingford, poses with parents Maria and Vicente Tavara at her residence Tuesday.   Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
WALLINGFORD — While two local women share stories of hardship in leaving Peru more than a decade apart, each ultimately found succ ...
File photo – Shelia Perez buys Puerto Rican souvenirs during the annual Latino Expo Aug. 29, 2021.
MERIDEN — Seven years ago, Pedro Valentín envisioned organizing an event where he could highlight the Latino community through cul ...
Employees from West Hartford based Bouvier Insurance help hand out backpacks during the Meriden Fire Local 1148 annual Back-to-School Expo on the Meriden Green in 2019. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
MERIDEN — With students returning to school soon, several organizations and businesses are holding back to school backpack giveawa ...
Freddy Ramirez is the executive producer and director of “Broadway Comes to Connecticut,” a dinner show featured during the Hispanic Health Council’s upcoming gala in Hartford. Ramirez works in various roles in the media and arts industry. Part of his career also includes work as a research scientist, coordinator and biologist at Yale. Courtesy of Freddy Ramirez.
HARTFORD – The Hispanic Health Council’s annual gala on Oct. 1 at the City of Hartford Atrium will feature “Broadway Comes To Conn ...
Jonathan Perez, owner of Supreme Landscaping and More LLC, removes tree limbs while cleaning up a customer
MERIDEN – Jonathan Perez started Supreme Landscaping and More LLC in 2021 to provide landscaping services to towns clustered aroun ...
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Dancers from United Rhythms Dance Studio in Meriden along with Betty Lebron perform in a music video for Sweet Sensatation’s “Hooked on You.” Courtesy of United Rhythms Dance Studio.
MERIDEN — Betty Lebron, of the group Sweet Sensation, recently traveled to Meriden to record a music video for one of the group’s ...
Anaira Heredia, of Meriden, owner of La Patrona Cafe Bar at 163 Springdale Ave. in Meriden on Friday. Heredia hopes to open the business by Sept. 1. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
MERIDEN – Anaira Heredia, of Meriden, wants to start the month of September by bringing Latin rhythm to the city through a new bar ...
Gwen Samuel, of Meriden, poses in the entranceway to her residence in Meriden. Samuel is the founder of the Meriden Kids Walk Safe initiative. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Gwen Samuel remembered the morning when her phone rang at 4 a.m. On the other end, a friend asked Samuel to walk her daughter to ...
Cesar Adorno, left, in red, and Kevin Adorno, right, in red, speak on stage during a Backyard Worship event in Westfield, Massachusetts in June. Courtesy of Kevin Adorno. 
MERIDEN — Need help looking for opportunities and resources in the community? A community resource fair is taking place on Aug. 20 ...
Gianna Resto, 7, of Meriden, sips from her water bottle during a group water break at Cuno Camp, an outdoor day camp in Meriden, Wednesday. Water breaks are called regularly during playtime activities at the camp. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
MERIDEN – Medical professionals suggest staying hydrated year round, but in the summer months, drinking water is particularly impo ...
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