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Cranston Western Little League wins New England Regional Softball Championship
BRISTOL, Conn. (WLNE) — The Cranston Western Little League Team won the Little League Softball New England Regional Championship Friday. The team defeated the Milford, Connecticut team 6-3 and have secured a ticket to the Little League World Series.
CMP Exterior Certified as Woman-owned Small Business
Suffield, CT – CMP Exterior, LLC announced it has received two business certifications: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. WBENC certification is a widely recognized national certification program for women-owned businesses in the U.S. The federal government’s WOSB certification is issued...
Has the craft beer bubble burst? According to data, CT and nation are at tipping point
Is the craft beer trend that swept the nation now on the decline? Not quite, but it is close, according to the data. Let’s take a look at the number of craft breweries, both in Connecticut and across the country. Craft beer’s most recent boom in the United States occurred through the 2010s. A chart on the Brewers Association’s website shows craft breweries in the U.S. jumped from around 1,800 ...
Why is there an uptick in animal abandonment cases in Connecticut?
CONNECTICUT, USA — Two dogs tied to a pole in Manchester, a dog abandoned and hit by a car in Canton, two kittens thrown from a moving car in Naugatuck – Those are just a few of the animals found abandoned in Connecticut in recent weeks. Animal rights...
Connecticut auto thefts increased by 33% in 2023: National Insurance Crime Bureau, AAA
HARTFORD, Conn. — For most people, a vehicle is a prized possession and an integral part of making ends meet. Therefore, it is critical that vehicle owners take simple steps to prevent their investment from ending up in the hands of thieves. However, as AAA reports that vehicle theft is on the rise across the United States, Connecticut residents should be on alert and take preventative measures to thwart criminals.
Senie and Kundrat of EAC Properties handle multiple leases
Monroe, CT EAC Properties at KW Commercial has inked back-to-back leases across three properties. Representing the landlord, Andreas Senie and Ryan Kundrat leased 19 Church Hill Rd. & Queen St. in Newtown. The leases included 2,230 s/f leased to Transition CT, which provides transition services for students and young adults with disabilities including careers, life skills, social skills, and certified employment support.
State board upholds decision to fire New Haven officer involved in Randy Cox case
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — City of New Haven officials are applauding a state decision that will bar an officer involved in the case of a man who became paralyzed while in police custody from getting her job back. “We are pleased that the Connecticut State Board of Mediation and Arbitration voted to uphold the […]
Photos: BHS Football Team Takes Part in Annual X Games to Close Out Summer Flex Period
The Bridgeport High School football team wrapped up the summer flex period with its annual X Games on Thursday. The players were grouped by class and they competed in a soccer shootout, tug of war, a version of punt, pass and kick, an egg toss and basketball before being treated to a cookout from the parents and boosters.
Arrival Date, Final Cost of New City Police Department Unknown, but Over $7 Million Allocated for Project
There are two questions regarding the future building of a new Bridgeport Police Department facility. The first one involves when it will be built. The second question focuses on the financial end of things. Bridgeport Mayor Andy Lang has said repeatedly the process to build the new police facility will...
Hartford profit up 35% in second quarter
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $733 million, up 35% from the year-earlier period. “These results reflect the effectiveness of our strategy and ongoing investments,” Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift said during an earnings call Friday. “We remain focused on disciplined underwriting and pricing execution, expanding product and distribution breadth, developing exceptional talent and delivering a superior customer experience.”
Back-to-School Resources for Families
We are so excited to welcome our students back to Hartford Public Schools on Tuesday, August 27!. The first day of school for Transition Grades, Kindergarten, 6 and 9 is Monday, August 26. It will be a half-day. Visit our Back-to-School Resources page here to get all the information you...
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