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Dog abandonment a ‘growing problem' as five dogs dumped in CT communities
People dumping animals is becoming a growing issue statewide, with several cases occurring just this week. In Canton, a one-year-old terrier was dumped in a crate along Route 44. He escaped his crate and ran into traffic, suffering a head injury when hit by a car. He had to undergo...
Unemployment claims in Connecticut increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Connecticut rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 4,022 in the week ending July 13, up from 3,403 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Engaged Sun teammates Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner on cover of new SLAM Magazine
Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner are getting headlines on and off the court. The Connecticut Sun forwards – and fiancés – were revealed as the cover stars of SLAM Magazine’s July ‘Love & Basketball’ issue. Thomas and Bonner delve into their relationship dynamic while being teammates and the individual success they’ve had as the Sun sit second in the league with a 18-6 record at the Olympic break.
With homelessness on rise, CT service providers say they need more funding
Connecticut social service providers are trying to find better ways to address homelessness while also seeking more resources to do the job. The number of unhoused people in the state has increased in recent years, but the funding hasn’t increased sufficiently to meet the demand, according to homeless aid groups.
'We're in a heat box': Sweltering summer felt in CT prison with limited air conditioning
Willie Myers did everything he could to stay cool during summers at Osborn Correctional Institution. Myers was incarcerated for more than a decade at Osborn, a medium security prison in Somers that has one of the largest inmate populations in the state. More than 1,100 people are currently incarcerated at...
For senior women in CT, the risks of food insecurity post-divorce are acute
On a sweltering morning at a Foodshare mobile pantry in Glastonbury, 68-year-old Boguslawa Radomska, a newly divorced, retired nurse aide, filled up her bags with bread and fresh veggies. “When I was married, when I was working, I have not taken the food from here,” Radomska said. “Only from [the]...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Eats and music happening all over Connecticut this weekend
HARTFORD, Conn. — Not sure how you want to spend your weekend? There are plenty of weekend happenings. Read below to check out events happening Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Between food, music, performing arts and other unique events, there's something for everyone!. Food. When: July 18-20,...
Grants approved for improvements to two Connecticut airfields
Improvements at two Connecticut airfields, Goodspeed Airport (42B) near East Haddam, and Waterbury Airport (N41) near Plymouth have been funded by grants from the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF). RAF Connecticut Liaison Brian Thomas, who applied for the grants, has already lined up volunteers to do the work at Goodspeed, according...
Police arrest social media influencer accused of multiple burglaries in New Jersey, allegedly involving speeding while driving.
Fairfield Police Department officials announced on Wednesday that they have arrested a popular social media influencer who was allegedly involved in a string of burglaries across multiple towns in New Jersey, as well as other crimes committed in New York and Connecticut. In February, the Fairfield police arrested 19-year-old Antonio...
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