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EPA pushes back on key GE-proposed Housatonic Rest of River remediation plans, files fact sheet covering airborne PCBs
Following General Electric Company’s (GE) roll out of two key proposals in its Housatonic Rest of River remediation proposal—Quality of Life Compliance Plan and Updated Project Operations Plan—the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) replied July 22 with its conditional approval that included a push for more specificity in mitigation measures, qualitative standards, public-road provisions, sampling work, and decontamination and monitoring protocols. These EPA revisions are due to be incorporated by GE into the articles no later than November 22, with a public input period to follow.
PIttsfield 16s Fall in Babe Ruth Regional Final
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Norwalk, Conn., Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars Tuesday beat Pittsfield, 2-0, in the championship game of the New England Regional. It marked the second shutout loss to the Connecticut State Champions in three days for Pittsfield. But it was a very different game this time around. On...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Pathfinder, Berkshire vocational schools awarded career training grants
The state has awarded $13.4-million in educational grants to 21 organizations and schools across the state for careers in the trades, construction and manufacturing industries including two in western Massachusetts.
The Circus Arts Conservatory makes first trip to Berkshire County
LENOX, Mass. – Juggling, balancing and other fun acts are being performed at Duffin Theater. The Circus Arts Conservatory is bringing the circus to Berkshire County. This will be the first time they will be in Bekrshire County. The Circus Arts Conservatory aims to continue the legacy of the...
Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside Putnam Walmart, Police Say
In Windham County, Contessa Vayo, age 34, of Brooklyn, was arrested on suspicion of threatening and related charges outside the Putnam Walmart on School Street on Friday afternoon, July 29. Connecticut State Police said it was around 2:30 p.m. when a man pushed a cart full of merchandise out of...
GoFundMe started for family of child who died at Benedict Pond
Pittsfield and Great Barrington — A GoFundMe campaign has been started for the family of EarlGiver Essien. On July 17, the 13-year-old was found unresponsive at Benedict Pond and, while lifesaving efforts including CPR were performed by several bystanders and doctors at Fairview Hospital, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Rower with Old Lyme roots to compete in his second Olympics
OLD LYME, Conn. (WTNH) — Brian Corrigan knew his son Liam had something special on the water when he was just a high school freshman. “Early on they recognized he can row well and he’s powerful … and I’ll credit the coaches here,” Brian Corrigan said. Something special is happening in these waters at the […]
People’s Pantry holds virtual food drive
What goes on at a food pantry? How does it work? I think that most people who have not experienced a pantry, either as a client, volunteer, or staff member, picture it as a straightforward operation. Food comes in; food goes out. Well, that is true as far as it goes, but, like so many things, it is a lot more complicated than it looks at first glance.
Return of Thursday Night Thunder Closes Out with Twisted Tea Midsummer 50 at Thompson
After three weeks off, Thursday Night Thunder returns to Thompson Speedway for the final time before making the switch to Wednesday night racing in 2024 this Thursday, July 25 with the Twisted Tea Midsummer 50! The Thompson Sunoco Modifieds return to take on the Mighty Big-T for their second $3,000 to win, 50 lap showdown of the year along with action courtesy of the Late Models, AZ Roofing SK Light Modifieds, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks!
East Haven police ask public’s help identifying suspect in bank robbery
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — East Haven police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a Citizens Bank Tuesday morning. Police said the suspect entered the bank at 263 Hemingway Ave. around 10:34 a.m. Inside, he handed a note to the teller implying he had a weapon. He obtained an undisclosed […]
Man charged with DUI in serious 2023 crash on I-95 in Groton
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut state police say a Rhode Island man was arrested Monday in connection to a serious crash on Interstate 95 last year. Caleb Mikeworth, 24, of Westerly, turned himself in on an active arrest warrant. He was charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence […]
CT chiropractor offers backpack safety guidelines ahead of back-to-school season
CONNECTICUT, USA — No matter what grade students are going into as back-to-school season approaches, what they are carrying on their back matters. Dr. Jessica Tagliarini, president of the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and a practicing chiropractor in West Hartford, said a growing spine is vulnerable to back injuries. “Depending...
CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) has paid former employee Christopher Dukes $762,525 after losing an arbitration case before the Connecticut Supreme Court, rocketing Dukes to one of the ten highest-paid state employees in 2024, alongside Connecticut’s UConn basketball coaches and top doctors at UConn Health, according to the state’s open data website. State data shows […] The post CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
‘Camp Justice’ encourages future careers in Connecticut’s criminal justice system
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — State prosecutors are bringing dozens of teenagers into their offices in Rocky Hill. Not because the students did anything wrong. In fact, they are doing something very right. They are learning all about the criminal justice system at what the State Division of Criminal Justice calls “Camp Justice.” “Obviously, there […]
Woman Attacks Mother at Movie Theater After Son Accidentally Sits in Wrong Seat
A woman attacked a mother at a Connecticut movie theater after her son accidentally sat in the wrong seat. Two moviegoers got into it at Cinemark in Manchester, CT, when a child accidentally sat in someone else’s seat. An older woman appeared to become aggressive as she demanded the mother and her kids move immediately.
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