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Northeast Connecticut

Season 3 Episode 6 | 26m 13s

WILI radio host John Murphy talks with Ray about how the Northeast corner is rich with creative people and experiences. Handweaver Peggy Church shares her love of spinning and handweaving. We learn more about why Willimantic is the “Thread City” at The Mill Museum. Plus, wood sculptor John Starinovich shares his unique process for taking tree holes and turning them into functional pieces of art.

Aired: 07/13/24
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