Should Connecticut raise the tobacco age from 18 to 21? That’s the question health advocates are asking people in Connecticut to consider. They argue that given 95% of smokers start smoking before they’re 21 years old, this ban could help prevent young people from becoming addicted. But some question the bill’s effectiveness, and others question …
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Have you seen the Stop & Shop workers on strike? Although 31,000 unionized employees of grocery store chain Stop & Shop are fighting for what they consider to be a fair contract, the issues they raise have relevance beyond this specific strike. What does the future of employment in the United States look like? What …
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Did you know that Connecticut’s borders once extended to the Pacific Ocean? It may be hard to believe, but a document from the mid-1600s granted Connecticut control over a huge swath of land from present-day Rhode Island all the way to the Pacific Coast. It goes without saying that this is no longer the case, …
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Should we be more worried about gambling addiction? While Connecticut already has two of the largest casinos in the world, many support allowing a third one to be built, in addition to expanding other avenues for gambling. But, why aren’t more people talking about the effects of problem gambling? Mieum Media sat down with three …
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How do you feel reading has been affected by the rise of ebooks and online retailers? In the midst of a drastically-changing environment, The Book Barn in Niantic, Connecticut is thriving selling used books. This may come as a surprise to many people who perceive that modern technology is changing book culture for the worse. …
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Ever heard of the abandoned religious theme park in Waterbury, CT? It's called Holy Land U.S.A., and although it has been abandoned for 25 years, a group of locals are hoping to bring it back to life this year. Mieum Media was allowed to tour the park–which is generally prohibited–during an exclusive interview with Chuck …
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Do you support tolls on Connecticut highways? Over the past year, local group No Tolls CT has grown to be the face of opposing tolls’ implementation, and has gained support from thousands all over the state. The group has gained support from many conservatives who oppose toll proposals, backed by many Democrats. Mieum Media attended …
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Was your favorite brewery affected by the government shutdown last month? Due to the closure of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau during the government shutdown, many local breweries were adversely affected. Now that the shutdown is over, Mieum Media visited two craft breweries in Connecticut to see how things are going for …
Did you know that until 2014, some towns in Connecticut prohibited the sale of alcohol? Although federal prohibition ended in the early 1930s, the small town of Bridgewater still banned people from purchasing alcohol until way into the twenty-first century. Meium Media sat down with First Selectman Curtis Read to find out what went down …
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