The Scene

Jan 5, 2009

Mike Peters was a life force for a city. Hizzoner's life ended far too soon, but happy memories are forever.

5 hours ago

Ashley Wong returns to her skating roots in Connecticut.

Jan 6, 2009 | 11 comments

Academic gets Kremlin love, becomes Russian media sensation thanks to his end-of-America scenario (Spoiler alert: NYC to join European Union!)

Jan 6, 2009 | 28 comments

The new Great Depression may put an end to spending, jobs, ponies, and the happiness of all mankind, but what just keeps chugging like the Energizer Bunny? Stupid, hair-trigger litigiousness!

Jan 6, 2009

There is less art in Connecticut and a whole lot more at a national museum because of a very generous donation from two Connecticut art collectors.

Jan 5, 2009

Soon, everyone will be talking about "Dividing the Estate" because critics say it's going to rake in the awards. Instead of trekking to NYC, just head over to Hartford and see what the Broadway buzz is...

Jan 5, 2009

There are going to be fewer lights and more broken hearts on Broadway as final curtains fall on more than a dozen shows this month.

Jan 5, 2009 | 10 comments

Why George Clooney's rumored canoodling with Paris Hilton is terrible news for the economy...

Jan 5, 2009 | 2 comments

One of Waikiki's legendary, luxe resorts is reopening - and offering rates not seen since 1927...

Jan 5, 2009 | 9 comments

Facebook's enormous popularity has created the need for some simple rules of etiquette for its millions of users. Here are some suggestions.

Jan 5, 2009 | 2 comments

The National Society of Film Critics has chosen "Waltz With Bashir" as the best picture of 2008.

Jan 3, 2009

"Good" is one of the latest films taking place in the years leading up to the Holocaust. It focuses on a compassionate professor who wants to do the right thing, but winds up being recruited by the Nazi...

Jan 3, 2009

2008 played host to more than a few feel good stories.

Jan 2, 2009

Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes team up in the gripping new film. "It's a knockout."

4 hours ago | 33 comments

Here are all the secret details on how to get a chance to meet Mario Lopez!

Jan 2, 2009

From sex scandals to dumb web startup names (Thoof.com? Really?), the best of the rest

Jan 2, 2009

While Obama says "Yes we can," Oprah proves, "No, we can't." The Times looks at the reasons why "even though most people have the ability to change, they rarely do."

Jan 1, 2009 | 6 comments

Dozens of paws will dash through the snow in Willimantic Sunday for the first dogsled race the town has ever seen.

Jan 1, 2009

We gave you ideas of fun activities and many of you hit them up. Now send us your New Year's Eve pics.

Jan 1, 2009 | 7 comments

Millions of Time Warner Cable customers won't lose their access to Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central and other channels after the cable giant cut a deal with Viacom...

Jan 1, 2009

Two aspirin and some OJ should get you up. These ideas should get you out on New Year's Day.

Jan 1, 2009 | 1 comment

Get ready to detox and relax after the holiday insanity with five great getaways.

Jan 1, 2009

Most notable cameos, best nude scenes, and more

Dec 31, 2008

Was it a good year for West Hartford? Let's take a walk down memory lane and take a look. (And thanks to West Hartford News online archives.)January 2008A Runaway was discovered in a West Hartford home....