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In 2014, Amanda Furdge, then a single parent of a toddler son, was an unemployed college student who had recently moved home to Mississippi to escape an abusive relationship. She couldn’t afford to take care of another child, she said, so when she began experiencing pregnancy symptoms, she made plans to have an abortion. “I was already feeling the financial pressure of raising one,” Furdge, 34, said. “At this point, it wasn’t fair to my kid.” But by the time she was able to secure an appointment at an abortion clinic in Jackson, she was told she was too far along for an abortion in Mississippi. She was forced to carry her pregnancy to term and experienced depression and anxiety as a result, she said. Abortion advocates warn that Furdge’s experience could soon become more common. The leak this month of a Supreme Court draft opinion indicating that Roe v. Wade would be overturned has spurred many questions about the future of abortion rights in the U.S. If the … [Read more...] about America without Roe: More mental health concerns and a rise in abortion pills

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Obituaries Huckins was a teacher at various schools throughout the city, retiring as a house principal at Wallace Middle School. Nancy Sasso Janis , Patch Mayor Posted Reply Send Flowers, Plants & Gifts Obituary for Mr. Gary Huckins courtesy of Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services Waterbury Educator and Coach WATERBURY – Gary Huckins age 67 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the University of Massachusetts Health Care Center in Worcester MA surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the loving husband of Marian (Johnston) Huckins. Send flowers In partnership with FTD® Gary was born November 27th, 1954 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Robert and Eunice "Mary" (Grady) Huckins. He was a graduate of Crosby High … [Read more...] about Obituary: Gary Huckins, 67, of Waterbury

New York (CNN Business) It's happened to just about everyone who's bored in line waiting to check out at a store : You spot a candy bar, a pack of gum or a soft drink. Unable to resist, you throw it in your cart. This scene, repeated countless times every day at grocery and convenience stores, is a textbook example of impulse buying. Your decision to grab that gum may have been spontaneous, but the plan to entice you in the checkout lane was carefully crafted. It pays off for stores and brands, as shoppers spent $6 billion in the checkout area at stores last year, according to market research firm IRI. "Impulse purchasing represents a much, much larger component of consumer behavior than people realize," said James Burroughs, who studies consumer patterns at the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce. "The front of the store is prime real estate to put impulse items." But how do companies select which products to place at the … [Read more...] about Why stores always put candy and soda near the cash register

1 Business The shop, which specializes on skincare products for people and dogs, is at 43 Unquowa Road in Fairfield. Alfred Branch , Patch Staff Posted Reply From left, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Beverly Balaz; Fairfield Community & Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart; KISSOAPERY owners Nicole & Louis Georgakis; and FC & ED Marketing Coordinator Mary Alice Limperopulos. The KISSOAPERY shop at 43 Unquowa Road in downtown Fairfield Inside the KISSOAPERY store Inside the KISSOAPERY store FAIRFIELD, CT — A new shop recently opened in downtown Fairfield that can take care of all yours — and your dog's — skincare needs. KISSOAPERY , at 43 Unquowa Road, was founded by Fairfield residents Nicole Georgakis and her husband, Louis, two former television veterans (her at A&E, he at NBC) who have a passion for skincare. … [Read more...] about New Organic Skincare Company KISSOAPERY Opens In Fairfield

0 Pets This week's batch of adoptable pets in your area are looking for their forever homes. Is one of them yours? Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Want to add a furry friend to your family and make a positive impact on the world at the same time? Perhaps it's finally time to adopt a pet! Many pound animals are still looking for their forever home and animal shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families. Millions of pets are surrendered to animal pounds each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only around half of all shelter pets are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the … [Read more...] about Southbury Area Pets Newly Up For Adoption: Angel, Button & More

Care for your home with 0 This post is sponsored and contributed by Home & Garden Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job. Patch Local Businesses , Brand Partner Posted Reply If you're busy (and who isn't?), you could probably use a hand in tackling your to-do list. Fortunately, the Southbury community is brimming with professionals who can deep clean your home, clear your gutters, power wash your deck and so much more. And with Patch's new Local Businesses feature, finding and hiring top-rated professionals for virtually any task is a breeze! With Local Businesses , you can search for professionals based on the task you need done, such as tile repair or pest control. You can also browse through top seasonal categories to see what other folks in the Southbury community are having done this time of year. … [Read more...] about Southbury Area’s Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List