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Pharmacy Offers Employee Vaccine Clinics
A New Britain pharmacy is offering vaccine clinics to area businesses. Beacon Prescriptions of West Main Street in New Britain offers flu, COVID, RSV, and pneumonia vaccines. Pharmacists are available to go to businesses to administer the vaccines from Sept. 23, 2024 through the end of November. The vaccine clinic...
Burkett Little League Softball stars loving regionals
BRISTOL, Conn. - The Jesse Burkett Little League All-Star softball team is off to a good start in the Little League Softball New England Region Tournament. The Burkett 11-12 year olds started 2-1. The kids who live together in dorms as a team and with the other teams in the regionals are loving the whole experience.
‘Amelia’ recovering from surgery after being thrown from moving vehicle in Avon
AVON, Conn. (WTNH) — A dog allegedly thrown from a moving vehicle on Route 44 Tuesday is recovering well after surgery for a broken pelvis, according to Avon Animal Control officers. Animal control- who named the pup “Amelia Airheart”- posted to Facebook late Wednesday night to say she pulled through the surgery beautifully. They thanked […]
Water quality closes 2 CT state park beaches
(WFSB) - State environmental officials closed the beaches at two Connecticut state parks on Thursday because of water quality concerns. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced that the beaches at Black Rock State Park in Watertown and Wharton Brook State Park in Wallingford were off limits. DEEP said...
New Haven seeing an uptick in gun violence
NEW HAVEN, CT - (WFSB) - The Elm City has been dealing with an increase in shootings. Police and city officials addressed it during a new conference in New Haven on Thursday, which had been planned to discuss a recent arrest. Officials said that over the past 12 days, 16...
Truck fire closed I-691 East in Meriden
Interstate 691 East was closed in Meriden for hours on Thursday morning after a tractor-trailer fire. State troopers were called to I-691 East near exit 2A around 1:33 a.m. and the driver reported a wheel-related failure, a lockup, while going uphill. The cabin was already catching fire when the driver...
Boys and Girls Club of New Haven has a new name and is growing in a new chapter
The New Haven Boys and Girls Club has turned a corner, according to the chair of the board of directors. Erik Scaranuzzo says they’ve put in a lot of work since the day in 2019 when the organization abruptly – and briefly - closed. On Wednesday, the center...
Garden Not-So-Secret, Thanks To EPA
Last week, the pond in Nappésoul’s Newhallville backyard was just a hole in the ground. By Wednesday morning, with the help of a federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant, the hole had turned into a filtered, aquaponic pond system, with koi fish and minnows on the way. That...
Glam2Glo offers a glittering view of the American West
Glam2Glo Designz offered glittery and, well, glam garments that reflected the American West in the Untamed fashion show held July 21 in Bridgeport by Chasity Aniece Productions. The brand offered garments for all ages on the catwalk. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN.
Sherman Artists open show Aug. 2 in KAA building
SHERMAN—The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 South Main St., Kent, Friday, Aug. 2 through Aug. 31. More than 35 artists and more than 100 paintings, photographs, mixed media, fused glass and sculpture have been accepted into the show.
109 Cheese moves to Main Street/Kent Green
KENT—Building community through serving clients outstanding food is the mission of 109 Cheese Market, according to owners Todd and Monica Brown . They recently moved the location of their store to North Main Street/6 Kent Green Blvd. and are excited to expand their offerings and services. The couple opened...
Swift House Task Force questions future role
KENT—Members of the Swift House Task force sought clarification of their charge Wednesday night during the regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Selectman Glenn Sanchez, who also serves on the Task Force, noted that on July 1 the selectmen authorized seeking a $500,000 STEAP grant to convert the 18th-century building for use by the Social Services department and the Food Pantry. The state has yet to open the application process, which may take place in September.
Rob Brereton brings toe-tapping dulcimer program to Merryall
NEW MILFORD—Rob Brereton, considered one of the pioneers in contemporary mountain dulcimer playing, will appear at Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Rd., Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Rob Brereton’s favorite playlist includes singer/songwriter classics from Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver and the like as well as Brereton’s favorite...
IWC approves potpourri of applications, ag exemption
KENT—The Inland Wetlands Commission made quick work of approving several applications that came before it Monday, July 22. The first two items on the agenda—approval of deck within a regulated area at 73 Kent Cornwall Rd. and an application to adjust the accessway at 131 Treasure Hill Rd.—passed virtually without comment.
Antje Duvekot returns to Merryall Center Aug. 10
NEW MILFORD—Antje Duvekot returns to Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Rd., Saturday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Born in Germany and transplanted to the U.S. as a young teen, Duvekot began to hone her observational skills through a lens of biculturalism when she picked up a guitar during that move. Duvekot has extensive touring experience, having crisscrossed the U.S. and Europe many times. She’s been invited to play some of the top festivals including The Newport Folk Festival as well as the Mountain Stage, Philadelphia and Kerrville Festivals.
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