Hampshire Mall - Raw & Real Retail
This is our walkthrough of the Hampshire Mall from January 23, 2019. This is a bittersweet tragic story where by The Pyramid Company finds itself with a dead mall on their hands, so they do what they think they need to do to stay current, they rip out any interesting architectural features and put in a lot of entertainment venues like bowling alleys, laser tag, go carts, etc. The food court was transformed into a sort of New Orleans type town center motif and while some might find this charming, I personally think it looked way better before.
Check out our ongoing series of dead and dying shopping malls!
Songs used in this video (in order):
Syd Dale - Won't You Join The Dance
Syd Dale - Doodle
John A. Coleman - Endeavour Suite
Steve Gray - Wonder Groove
Please do check out this excellent writeup from the Caldor Rainbor blog, it was done pre-renovations and has some excellent pictures of what the mall used to look like:
For brevity, here is the wikipedia article:
Hampshire Mall is a primarily one-story shopping mall with a small second floor in Hadley, Massachusetts, United States, with approximately 55 stores owned by The Pyramid Companies. Current anchor stores include Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, PetSmart and Target. The mall is home to Interskate 91 North, a roller skating rink on the second floor. Attached to the skating rink is LaserBlast: Ancient Adventure (a Lasertag facility that was formerly home to LaserStorm).
When the mall opened in 1978 it was anchored by JCPenney, Steiger's and Kmart.
The Steiger's store was demolished in 1994 for Media Play. The Media Play store opened August 10, 1995. Kmart closed in 2002 because of the chain's bankruptcy. In 2003 the former Kmart space was rebuilt and extended to house a Target store. Originally the mall contained a six screen movie theater that existed from 1978 to 1999. This was then expanded to a 12-screen Cinemark movie theater in 2000.
A 45,000 sq ft Dick's Sporting Goods store opened in early 2005, replacing a former Eastern Mountain Sports. Best Buy and Steve & Barry's replaced Media Play in early 2005. Steve & Barry's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2008 and subsequently closed their Hampshire Mall store in August 2008 and it replaced by the racetrack.
Walmart developers beginning in 2005 wished to build a new 212,000-square-foot Supercenter southeast of Hampshire Mall. However, there have been various hindrances as a consequence of a bylaw designed to keep out large stores by restricting new stores to 75,000 square feet. After two years of negotiations, on November 20, 2007, a subdivision plan that exempted the planned Walmart Supercenter from the current bylaw restrictions was approved. Developers have eight years to get a site plan approved before the exemption expires. This would almost certainly mean the current store, attached to the east end of Mountain Farms Mall, would close.
In February 2009 Buffalo Wild Wings opened a store between Target and Best Buy. The restaurant got into a dispute with the mall because of an alleged faulty roof that led to a buildup of condensation on the premises. The Pyramid Corporation did not agree to carry out repairs and as a consequence some amount of the rent was withheld. Whether the restaurant never paid any rent or did pay some rent is disputed. The case is currently in litigation. On July 29, 2010 they announced that they lost their lease as of August 1, 2010. The space is now closed. Platterpus Records closed down its store in March 2010. In June 2010 the store reopened in Easthampton, Massachusetts. In August 2015, it was announced that Best Buy would close their doors on October 31 and in 2016, Spirit Halloween opened in the former Best Buy space for 2 months.PetSmart opened in the former Best Buy space in April 2017.
Police Officer Shot In NH; Suspect Found Dead In Weare
Jeffrey Clough-Garvin, 43, was found dead inside the home around 8:30 a.m. Police are investigating how he died. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
What Connecticut Citizen Defense League is all about
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League is a non-partisan, grassroots organization devoted to advocating rights affirmed by the Constitutions of the United States of America and the State of Connecticut. We are especially dedicated to protecting the unalienable right of all citizens to keep and bear arms, for the defense of both self and state, through public enlightenment and legislative action.
We welcome anyone who believes that the defense of our constitutional rights is critical to the longevity of our freedom and to the success of this nation, and in particular that the rights to self defense and to keep and bear the arms to actualize that defense, are fundamental and undeniable.
Western Mass. residents warned of dangers of unguarded swimming areas
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NH Telephone Museum
For The Museum of Telephony (themuseumoftelephony.wordpress.com.) A 2010 program from the Londonderry (NH) Access Center featuring the NH Telephone Museum located in Warner. Erin (the host) interviews Paul Violette, the president of the museum and demos a Step By Step electromechanical switching unit that in some markets were used from the 1960s to the early 1990s replaced by electronic switching to provide ISDN, BRI/T1, Dial up Internet, and even basic things like Caller ID. Used with permission by LACTV.
2019 Annual Meeting of the Friends of Darien Library with Connecticut State Librarian Ken Wiggin
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, Darien Library hosted the Friends of the Library for the Annual Meeting. Our special guest was Ken Wiggin, Connecticut State Librarian. Jump to 18:50 to see Mr. Wiggin's presentation.
Friends of the Darien Library cordially invite you to the Annual Meeting.
Ken Wiggin, the Connecticut State Librarian, will provide his unique perspective on the important role of libraries in a changing world.
Prior to Ken's presentation, learn about the year's developments from Kevin Gasvoda, President of the Board. Election of officers and new trustee nominations for the 2019-2020 year will be held.
Refreshments will be served.
About the Presenter
Kendall F. Wiggin was appointed State Librarian in October 1998 becoming the 10th State Librarian in the 150 year history of the Connecticut State Library.The State Librarian is appointed by the State Library Board and serves as the chief administrative officer of the Board. The State Librarian is the administrative office of the State Library and administers, coordinates, and supervises the Library. (C.G.S. Sec. 11-1).
A graduate of the Simmons Graduate School of Library & Information Science, Mr. Wiggin has served as Connecticut State Librarian since October 1998. Prior to arriving in Connecticut, Mr. Wiggin had worked in academic and public libraries in New Hampshire where he also served as State Librarian for eight years. Over the past 16 years Mr. Wiggin has worked closely with the Association of Connecticut Library Boards, Connecticut Library Association, the Connecticut Library Consortium, the Friends of Connecticut Libraries, and others to advance library service to the citizens of Connecticut.
Westfield Trumbull - Raw & Real Retail
This is our walkthrough of the Westfield Trumbull mall in Trumbull, CT from January 22, 2019. This is a big, thriving mall in southern Connecticut. It has an interesting non-traditional design layout. Rather than a square, rectangle, circle, or bent line, the corridors of this mall have been laid out in a pattern more like a square house with an arched roof on its side. The decor is and cozy and has a decent range of color to it. This mall felt good to walk around.
Check out our ongoing series of dead and dying shopping malls!
Songs used in this video (in order):
Alan Hawkshaw - Malibu Queen
Steve Martin - Sophisticated Mood
Syd Dale - Won't You Join the Dance?
Syd Dale (Max Harris) - Blue Groove
Brian Bennett - Boogie Juice
Steve Gray - A Day in the Life
Steve Gray - Reach Out
John Fiddy - Main Street Coaster
Steve Gray - Wonder Groove
Here is a good article from the Mall Hall of Fame blog:
Construction commenced on the Nutmeg State's first fully-enclosed shopping mall in September 1962. Trumbull Shopping Park was built on a 66 acre site, located 6.7 miles northwest of downtown Bridgeport, in the bedroom community of Trumbull. Developed by Connecticut's Jack Frouge, the 2-level retail facility encompassed 750,000 leasable square feet and 57 stores and services. At its north end was a 3-level anchor structure. A (170,000 square foot) E.J. Korvette discount mart occupied its 2 upper levels. This store held its grand opening November 20, 1963. A Waldbaum's supermarket was situated in the lower level.
The south end of the complex was anchored by a 3-level (220,000 square foot), Bridgeport-based D.M. Read, which was dedicated September 12, 1964. The mall's parking area included a kiddie ride area and freestanding United Artists Trumbull Theatre, its first feature in December 1965.
The first expansion of Trumbull Shopping Park was done in the early 1970s, when a 2-level, north-south corridor was added to the east-facing facade. In 1977, Trumbull Shopping Park was acquired by Westfield Holdings, becoming the first shopping mall in the United States owned by that company.
Westfield did an interior renovation, using a nostalgic Antique Americana theme. Several vintage relics were acquired, such as gas street lamps, church pews, weathered beams, posts and an antique horse carriage. A stairway connecting the Upper and Lower Malls featured railing from the Vanderbuilt mansion on Long Island.
Moreover, state flags were hung from the ceiling of the Constitution Mall, accented by hand-carved state seals and portraits of United States Presidents. Several stores were also retro-remodeled and a large spread of stained glass installed over the mall's Main Entrance. The project was completed in December 1977.
Renovation resumed in the following year. Korvettes and the Waldbaum's were converted into a 3-level (201,000 square ft), Hartford-based G. Fox. It was rebranded by Boston-based Filene's [fiy-leenz] in January 1993.
Meanwhile, a third expansion of Trumbull Shopping Park had been built. Its first phase, a multilevel parking garage, was constructed at the mall's southwest corner and was completed in December 1985. Phase Two added a 2-story West Wing, anchored by a 2-level (154,800 square foot) J.C. Penney. This store held its grand opening May 6, 1987.
Later in 1987, Read's was merged with another Allied Stores division, Boston-based Jordan Marsh. The Jordan's at Trumbull Shopping Park morphed into a New York City-based Abraham & Straus in April 1992 and was Macy-ated in April 1995. A fourth mall expansion had been done in 1992-1993. This East Wing project added eleven inline stores and a 2-level (114,000 square foot) Lord & Taylor.
On November 21, 1998, the name of the complex was changed to Westfield Shoppingtown Trumbull. This would be truncated to Westfield Trumbull in June 2005. However, whatever official name was bestowed, locals continued to refer to the retail hub as the Trumbull Mall.
With the dissolution of Filene's in September 2006, Macy's moved from the south anchor space at Westfield Trumbull into the north. The old Read's building was demolished in 2007. It was replaced by a 2-level (190,000 square foot) Target.
The new discount store was the first stage of a major renovation. A 35 million dollar face lift commenced in the fall of 2009. It included new interior decor, flooring, skylights, an 11-bay Dining Terrace and remodeled Main Entrance. A re-dedication was held on November 19, 2010. The shopping center now spanned 1,130,600 leasable square feet, with a tenant roster of 168 stores and services.
Please do go check out The Caldor Rainbow's excellent, but sadly outdated article here:
Small Towns: Footville Telephone Museum preserves historyo o oooo o
In the Village of Footville,an old-timey brick building off of Center Street is holding a piece of American history intact for the next generation.
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Lebanon Honors its Veterans
The City of Lebanon is taking steps to increase communications with Veterans young and old. The City recently updated their website with a Veteran Page that is dedicated to services available to Veterans as well as highlighting the many areas and displays throughout the city focusing on Veterans (see
City Manager Greg Lewis chats with Larry Greenwood and Bob Pushee of the American Legion Post #22, Bob Therrien, guardian of the Soldiers Memorial Building, and Cheryl Saunders from the Lebanon Libraries who is responsible for the Veteran displays at the local libraries.
Police Chief opposes marijuana decrim, predicts wave of devastation
Enfield, New Hampshire Police Chief Richard Crate testifies in the NH House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Jan. 20, 2010. He warns, absent evidence, that reform will open the floodgates and cause a wave of devastation in New Hampshire.
Amherst Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
-- Tour Amherst, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Amherst, Massachusetts is located in the fertile and scenic Connecticut River Valley, and enjoys views of hills and mountains in all directions. Although originally a farming community, Amherst's main industry is now education, since it is the home of the main campus of the University of Massachusetts as well as two private colleges, Amherst College and Hampshire College. The town's commercial, social and cultural life benefit from the liveliness and diversity stimulated by the colleges and the University.
Amherst has long supported excellent public schools, libraries and town services. It has also worked hard both to preserve farming and open space and to provide affordable housing. Amherst is one of the few towns in Massachusetts to have met the state's goal of having 10% of its housing stock affordable.
Amherst is one of the most livable towns in the country, encompassing big-city cultural flair and down-home charm. You'll find everything here from grand Victorians to rambling Colonial Revival farmhouses, modern condominiums and comfortable family homes. For other town tours visit . For towns in MA visit . For MA relocation information go to . For a MA MLS map search visit .
TownMall of Westminster - Raw & Real Retail
This is our walkthrough of the TownMall of Westminster from January 11, 2019. This is a small-ish local mall that holds the distinction as having both the northernmost Belk and is the only mall with both a Belk and a Boscov's. Unfortunately, the retail downturn has struck this mall also, and it is quickly losing tenants and I suspect will be a dead mall in the not too distant future.
Check out our ongoing series of dead and dying shopping malls!
Songs used in this video (in order):
Pierre-Alain Dahan - Rythmique No. 3
Delle Haensch & Hans Conzelmann - Swift Drift
Syd Dale - Latin Belle
Steve Gray - Wonder Groove
In lieu of a Wikipedia article, here is a writeup from the excellent Skycity2 blog:
Town Mall of Westminster is a cozy mall nestled on a hillside on the north side of the the city of Westminster. Situated at the southeast corner of the intersection of Routes 27 & 97, the mall sits in the transition zone between the outlying Baltimore suburbs and rural farmland. Opening on March 4, 1987, the 430,000 square ft. mall came along during a time with a ton of transition in the retail industry, and it indeed opened up with a very unusual roster of anchors.
Cranberry Mall as it was originally known was a mall that was delayed for many years. Complications involving zoning, roadways, land use, and the original owner being unable to finance construction of the first mall. This delayed the construction of the mall for over 15 years. In fact, had everything fallen into place, this mall would have been built in 1972 instead of 1987. Some of the original tenants that had considered opening at the mall included G.C. Murphy and Giant Food. Perhaps the delay led to a mall that ended up being slightly higher end than the original mall would have been.
The unusual anchor mix was something original to the mall. Built by the Shopco Advisory Group, the originally planned anchors were Virginia-based Leggett, Baltimore-based Hutzler's, and New York-based Caldor. Caldor was expanded during that time as part of a legacy of Baltimore-based Stewart's (both were owned by the same company). Hutzler's, however, was going under during the mall's construction meaning that the store was built but never opened and the Hutzler's space was taken instead by Sears. Montgomery Ward later joined the mall in 1990, resulting in one of a few malls around the country with both Sears and Wards as anchors.
Although Leggett was mostly found in Virginia, the logic of Leggett opening in the mall was not as strange as it seemed. Leggett was previously located in Westminster Shopping Center and had opened there in 1963 before moving to the mall. Today, Belk occupies the former Leggett space.
Since the 1980's, a number of anchor changes have taken place. In fact, the mall does not have a single original anchor. The first to change was Leggett, which was sold to Belk in 1996. Belk largely passed on most of the former Leggett stores in Maryland leaving this as one of only three Belk stores in the state. It is also the northernmost Belk store in the entire chain. While Leggett was affiliated with Belk as part of the Belk family of stores, it was a separate chain operating in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Following the change from Leggett to Belk, the next anchor to change was when discount chain Caldor folded in 1999. From 2003-2009, Steve & Barry's used part of the former Caldor space. Today that store is divided between Dick's Sporting Goods, Gold's Gym and Paradise of Fun.
Shortly after Caldor faded into history, Montgomery Ward shut down for good in 2001. However, it did not remain vacant long as Boscov's stepped in to fill the void shortly after. At the time, there was real concern the mall would not survive, so Boscov's was seen as a godsend. The resulting anchor changes meant that this is the only mall where Boscov's and Belk share a store. However, the mall today has many vacancies, and it is questionable how much longer Belk will continue to operate this store so far from their base with the nearest Belk store over 80 miles of that location. Unless Belk expands in the region, this store will remain a very isolated outpost.
Cranberry Mall became Town Mall in 2000 when the mall was sold to Strategic Resources. In addition to the new name, the new owners commenced a renovation that was completed in 2002, thus the look was somewhat updated. However, the updates to the malls were not extreme, thus the mall still looks somewhat vintage. In addition, the design itself looks older than its age with design cues that look more early than late 1980's such as ramps, a center court fountain, and recessed skylights giving it a few distinctive vintage elements not present in most other malls of the region.
ROAR School Assembly Program Fits In Well With PBIS Positive Behavior System - Hawaii.
Praise for the R.O.A.R. Show from Lei Vickers, Curriculum Coordinator, Kamalii Elementary, a part of Maui County Public Schools in Kihei, Hawaii. “We recently had Al The Respect Guy here to do his ROAR Show. It’s called Respect Others and Act Responsibly. It really fits in well with our PBIS system that we have, a positive behavior system. The children really got a great, strong message from the show that we should act responsibly and be respectful to others. It will fit in to our whole school of anti-bullying and treating others appropriately and that we can build a positive school climate here at Kamalii. We highly recommend the show to others and to other schools because it’s just a wonderful experience for children to hear such a great message. Thank you.”
~ Lei Vickers, Curriculum Coordinator, Kamalii Elementary School, Kihei, Maui, HI
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Body of missing woman last seen at Raymond campground found in Lamprey River
Police in Raymond said Tuesday they have found the body of a woman who has been missing since Saturday night, and it appears she died of an accidental drowning.
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Margaret of Anjou
Margaret of Anjou (French: Marguerite; 23 March 1430 – 25 August 1482) was the wife of King Henry VI of England. As such, she was Queen of England from 1445 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471. Born in the Duchy of Lorraine, into the House of Valois-Anjou, Margaret was the second eldest daughter of René I of Naples and Isabella, Duchess of Lorraine.
She was one of the principal figures in the series of dynastic civil wars known as the Wars of the Roses and at times personally led the Lancastrian faction. Due to her husband's frequent bouts of insanity, Margaret ruled the kingdom in his place. It was she who called for a Great Council in May 1455 that excluded the Yorkist faction headed by Richard, Duke of York, and thus provided the spark that ignited a civil conflict that lasted for over thirty years, decimated the old nobility of England, and caused the deaths of thousands of men, including her only son Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales, at the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471.
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How to Pass your Driving Test First Time - No Critical Errors
How to Pass The Driving Test on your First Try Without Making Any Critical Errors. I thought showing how to pass the driving test in California or any where else to get your license could be a pretty interesting video for many people so VOILA! (NEW Part 2) - How to Parallel Park to Pass your Drivers Test:
- if this video helps, you can thank me by subscribing. Good luck to everyone! You can pass, just remember the basics! - (New) How to buy your First Car from a Dealer: Finance Method:
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IF Any Of The Following Happens While You Are Taking Your Behind The Wheel Test, You Automatically FAIL !
CRITICAL DRIVING ERRORS:
1. Intervention by examiner - IF they have to tell u to do something.
2. Strikes object/curb - You can't hit nothing.
3. Disobeys traffic sign or signal - Over speed limit, run light, etc..
4. Dangerous Maneuver - Refer to video
5. Speed - Refer to video
6. Auxiliary equipment use - headlight must be on if wipers are on.
7. Lane Violation - Refer to video
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When you take the behind the wheel test at the DMV, you need to be prepared. On the day of the driving test when it is your turn to take the test, you will have tp pull up to the test person. Who ever is accompanying you will have to get out the vehicle, and then the test person will proceed with the Pre-Drive Checklist:
The Pre-Drive Checklist: The instructor will check to see if the following things work and if you know how to use them:
- Turn on the blinkers: left & right
- Horn / does the horn work
- Brake / does the brake light work
- Arm signals / Do you know them
- Headlights - Do you know how to turn them on
- Windshield wipers / Can you turn them on
- Emergency brake / Do you know where it is & how to turn it on
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Here's what it says on the sheet the examiner is using to test you:
To pass you must have no more than 3 errors in the pre-drive checklist, no Critical Error mistakes, and no more than 15 errors while driving on the road.
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The DMV has an APP, If you didn't know. That app has all the questions that are on the written test! The app will test you and tell you the right answers. Download the app, its called, DMV NOW. Get it & you will pass the written test on the first try as well. HIT THE LIKE BUTTON on this video if I have helped you out at all.
- Always wear your seat belt! Recently a large truck ran into the back of my car, the same car I used in this video, & the car is now totaled.
Here is my vlog where I show the car. They said it looks like a crushed soda can:
I Got a NEW CAR:
Gabriel, Farming the Woods
Forests can have both high environmental and financially remunerative value, yielding marketable products such as American ginseng, shiitake mushrooms, ramps (wild leeks), maple syrup, fruit and nut trees, ornamentals, and more. In a Chats in the Stacks book talk at Mann Library marking the 2015 Earth Day celebration, Steve Gabriel, author of Farming the Woods: An Integrated Permaculture Approach to Growing Food and Medicinals in Temperate Forests (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2014), highligts proven ways that forest owners and stewards can successfully cultivate, harvest, and market high-value non-timber forest crops. Providing an in-depth guide on productive ways to manage an established woodland, Farming the Woods is a must-read for farmers and gardeners interested in incorporating aspects of agroforestry, permaculture, forest gardening, and sustainable woodlot management into the concept of a whole-farm organism.
The book is co-authored by Ken Mudge (Emeritus Professor of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences). Gabriel is agroforestry specialist for the Cornell Small Farms Program and farms mushrooms, maple syrup, and other forest products locally.
Holyoke Mall: Vintage Aesthetics wins the day - Raw & Real Retail
This is our walkthrough of the Holyoke Mall in Holyoke, MA from January 2, 2019. This is a large, thriving mall originally designed by The Pyramid Companies that hasn't been renovated to death and still retains much of its 1970s charm. There is wood paneling galore, and the flooring architecture is more than just utilitarian, and showcases angles that catch the eye when walking. This is the sort of mall that feels really great walking around, and just hanging out doing nothing, soaking it all in.
Songs used in this video (in order):
Trevor Bastow - Hydrogene
Passport - Homunculus
Alan Hawkshaw - Malibu Queen
Brian Bennett & Alan Hawkshaw - Alto Glide
Steve Gray - Wonder Groove
Please do check out The Caldor Rainbow's excellent blog posts about this mall here:
...and also another good one from the great labelscar blog:
Here is a brief history from Wikipedia:
The Holyoke Mall at Ingleside (a.k.a. Holyoke Mall) is a shopping center located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in the city's Ingleside neighborhood. The mall features nearly 200 stores, a large food court, and several restaurants and is 1.6 million square feet.
The mall has four parking garages and used to feature unique architecture such as wood paneling, wooden benches, a dome with purple lights, a box-spiral staircase with holes that leads to the Café Square level, and a stone-shafted elevator. The mall underwent cosmetic upgrades in 2015, which included new floors, lighting, and benches throughout the mall. Located near the interchange of I-90 and I-91, the Holyoke Mall is one of the primary shopping destinations in Western Massachusetts and attracts many out-of-state visitors.
Anchor tenants include: Macy's, JCPenney, Target, Best Buy, Round 1, Hobby Lobby, Burlington Coat Factory, and soon to be Cinemark.
The mall opened in 1979 with G. Fox, JCPenney, Sears, Service Merchandise and Steiger's, as the original anchors. The mall was expanded (and slightly renovated) in 1991, adding an entirely new wing to the mall with a relocated G. Fox (later Filene's, now Macy's) being constructed at the end. At the time it was expanded, it was billed as the largest mall in New England. It is owned by The Pyramid Companies. Around this time Lord & Taylor announced a location to open at the mall by November 1993. Pyramid in 1998 proposed a 1,400,000-square-foot (130,000 m2) expansion that would have added a 20-screen cinema complex, but this attempt was blocked by the city. Lord & Taylor closed citing market conditions in early 2005. In August 2007 Apple opened a store. Pottery Barn and Sephora opened stores in the mall in 2008. Pottery Barn opened up in part of the upper floor of the former Lord & Taylor store.In April 2009, Forever 21 considerably expanded their store (it became a flagship store XXI Forever) in the lower floor of the vacant Lord & Taylor; the upper floor was subdivided. At the time it was the largest Forever 21 in Massachusetts. Sports Authority closed in 2016 after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. On November 28, 2017, it was announced that a Cinemark movie theater would be coming to the mall. In April 2018, the Babies R Us closed permanently. Forever 21 moved into a smaller space on the upper level near JCPenney and Best Buy on July 21, 2018. On August 22, 2018 Sears announced that its store would be closing as part of a plan to close 46 stores nationwide. The store closed on November 25, 2018.
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2 seriously injured in Conway box truck crash
Two men were seriously injured in Conway after the box truck they were in went off the road, struck a guardrail and crashed into trees Friday night.