Volunteers are needed for CT Special Olympics swim meet

by Jonathan Stankiewicz | Staff Writer January 24, 2012 - Areawide,Local News

Athletes from all over Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts are already signed up for the 33rd annual Windham Invitational Special Olympics swim meet.

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Local firefighter’s mission is to aid Sept. 11 responders now struggling with cancer

by Jonathan Stankiewicz | Staff Writer January 22, 2012 - Areawide,Local News

Preston has another goal, and that is to get the Zadroga Act amended. The controversial federal bill was supposed to improve services and protection for 9/11 responders, but lacks coverage for cancer. “We need to get these people the help that they need,” said Preston. He noted the bill covers carpal tunnel syndrome, but not cancer.

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Applications now available for state’s annual firewood lottery

Standing trees and downed wood will be sold to the lottery winners in designated two-cord lots for $60 by DEEP Foresters, as forest road conditions allow.

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Generations Family Health Center celebrates new home

Generations provides primary health, oral, and behavioral health care, case management and support services for people of all ages. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, General Assistance, HUSKY, many managed-care programs and most insurance plans. It also offers a sliding fee scale and flexible payment arrangements for those who are eligible. It never turns anyone away for inability to pay.

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Want to learn how to help your community during a disaster?

Many local volunteers used Red Cross Shelter Operations training to assist at the shelters, but we need more help!

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Windham regional no-freeze shelter needs supplies, helpers

by Jonathan Stankiewicz | Staff Writer January 18, 2012 - Areawide,Local News

Located at 1110 Main St. (next to Schiller’s), the center is in need of supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, razors, shaving cream, decaffeinated coffee, cleaning supplies, warm hats, socks and gloves/mittens.

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