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Columns, Kids & Family

Encouraging a Community Based on Kindness and Empathy

By Anne E. Mead, Ed. D.

Kindness: friendly, generous, considerate and a concern for others. Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings and experiences of others. Image a world in which every child has these characteristics. Learning about being kind begins in the early years, from birth through adulthood. Children with kindness skills become more tolerant and accepting of…

Culinary // Food, Culture & Lifestyle

Maple Bacon Bourbon Chili on Cornbread Waffle

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What’s more comforting than a big bowl of chili on a cold night? How about a chili chock full of smoky bacon, bourbon, and sweet maple syrup, all served on top of a cornbread waffle? Oh yeah, this chili dinner fills you up and warms your soul. Bacon, cumin, smoked paprika and bourbon give this…

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Columns, Wellbeing

The New Year: What Am I Making of Myself?

By Eric Faria

At the end of every December, it is common to reassess what the past 12 months have meant. It is also commonplace to set goals for the calendar year about to begin. If you take a moment to evaluate where you were one year ago and where you are now, is the balance positive or…

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Columns, Community In Focus

The Union Savings Bank Foundation Granted $200,000 to Local Non-Profit Organizations

By Tribuna Staff

Danbury, CONN. (November 13, 2019) – In keeping with Union Savings Bank’s commitment to making meaningful and positive contributions to individuals, families, businesses and the communities it serves, the USB Foundation recently distributed $200,000 to 20 non-profit organizations. The range of organizations impacted by these awards include community partners that offer job training opportunities, provide…

News

Red Cross Makes It Easy and Rewarding to Save Lives this Holiday Season

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The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. While helping to save lives is likely motivation enough, those who come out to donate from November 18 – December 18 will also receive a $5 Amazon.com gift…

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Columns, Get Smart - Pass It On

What is the Lemon Law?

By Catherine Blinder

Connecticut’s Lemon Law Program was one of the first in the country, beginning in 1984. In 2018, the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) processed 81 cases; so far in 2019, we have processed 93 cases. Even though there are many law firms advertising that they will help you through the process, it is not necessary,…

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Agenda, Columns, Culture & Lifestyle, News

Danbury Music Centre’s Nutcracker Ballet Tickets on Sale Now!

By Tribuna Staff

Tickets go on sale Monday, November 11 at 10 a.m., for Danbury Music Centre’s 52nd production of the “Nutcracker Ballet,” with three performances taking place on December 13 at 7:30 p.m., December 14 at 2:30 and 7 p.m., and December 15 at 3 p.m. The Danbury Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Ariel Rudiakov, will…

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Columns, Health

Get Your Flu Shot to Stop the Spread of the Flu Virus

By Kaushik Makati AFC Urgent Care

Flu season is here and the best defense to protect yourself, your family and your community from getting sick is to be vaccinated.  In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that everyone over the age of six months needs to get the flu shot this year. Dr. Iftikhar Ali, Medical Director of…