Marilla Cub Scouts Hold Family Picnic

Cub Scout Pack 290 of Marilla held its annual family picnic at the Marilla Town Park on Aug. 15. The event has turned into a highlight of the summer for many Cub Scout families. Every year the picnic seems to grow in popularity as more games and activities are added. This year, the boys and their families gathered at the shelter for an afternoon of fishing, visiting and playing games.

Rock Cats front office going full throttle

NEW BRITAIN — New Britain Rock Cats general manager John Willi and his staff were confronted with a multi-faceted dilemma as they looked forward to the team’s final homestand of 2010.

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