It started with a depiction of Walter Hubbard as a Smurf. Or Smurf-like, at least. Most people know what a Smurf is (small, blue, human-like). Walter Hubbard might be less well known, though Meriden’s ...

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A small but growing group of swimmers has been coming to the outdoor pool on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. “We have all ...