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New London Housing Authority hires new executive director
Jul. 23—NEW LONDON — Inside the New London Housing Authority's Walden Avenue offices late Tuesday morning, the group's newest executive director was just starting to familiarize himself with his latest work space and responsibilities. "I've been here about 10 hours," said Norbert Deslauriers, the West Hartford resident who on Monday succeeded Betsy Gibson-Pierce, the group's interim leader. ...
New Report Outlines Challenges of LGBTQIA+ Community in Greater Hartford
HARTFORD, CT – A new report shows that despite advances in the rights that LGBTQIA+ residents in Greater Hartford enjoy, they still face greater challenges than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts in areas ranging from financial stability to housing insecurity. The report, titled LGBTQIA+ Resident Wellbeing in Greater Hartford,...
Burlington Singer-Songwriter Kat Wright Plays The Kate
We’re lucky in New England to have so many talented musicians. Each state has at least a handful of top-tier artists either performing or recording regularly on a regular basis. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want...
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.
HRA Helping Families into Homes with “Head Start on Housing”
The Human Resources Agency of New Britain (HRA) has been helping families get needed housing, using a first-in-the nation “Head Start on Housing” program. HRA pointed to the case of the mother of an HRA pre-school student, “Maria B.”, who,. found herself and her children homeless...
East Windsor solar farm to provide energy for 12K homes
EAST WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — The state’s largest solar farm in East Windsor will provide energy to 12,000 homes and local businesses when complete this fall. The project was funded by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and leverages tax credits. It’s considered the largest investment in energy and climate in the nation’s history. Tuesday, Sen. […]
Travelers tempers tested at Bradley Airport as Delta delays continue following global tech outage
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — While computers impacted by last week’s global tech glitch are coming back online one by one, one major airline's attempt to get their fleet off the ground has proven a lot more difficult. Now, the feds are investigating. “We’re just rolling with the punches!”...
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 […]
West Michigan driver, longtime journalist to be inducted into Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame
MARNE -- Two of the most popular faces to have ever graced the grounds of Berlin Raceway are going to be enshrined among the best names in the track’s history. This Saturday, longtime race car driver Bob Bliss and late journalist Steve Kaminski will be inducted into the Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame.
Danielson ousted in Legion state tourney opener
The American Legion baseball season can be an arduous journey, especially for a young team. The postseason can also be unforgiving. Three Zone 6 teams were eliminated on the first day of the American Legion state baseball tournament: Tri-Town was edged by Glastonbury, 4-3; Moosup forfeited to Ridgefield; and Danielson fell to Simsbury. Zone...
All Things Killingworth Town Picnic October 5th
(July 23, 2024) — The community is invited to the All Things Killingworth Town Picnic, which will take place on October 5, 2024 with the first band starting at 2:00 p.m. at Deer Lake in Killingworth. This event promises a full day of fun, food and festivities for all ages, designed to bring together the residents of Killingworth in a celebration of community spirit.
Haddam-Killingworth Schools Vote to Keep High School for Grades 9-12
HADDAM/KILLINGWORTH — The school board voted last week against enrolling seventh- and eighth-graders at the high school as part of a districtwide restructuring plan. The decision marks a significa... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
Greater Hartford Children's Reading Literacy Programs Merge
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford have announced the merger of their volunteer youth reading programs. Effective immediately, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s Children’s Reading Partners Program will join forces with United Way’s existing United Way Readers program. The summer transition will allow United Way to absorb and amplify the strengths of both programs, setting the stage for a strong beginning this upcoming fall, according to officials of the two organizations.
Trasacco Brings Vast Experience as New Morgan-Westbrook-Old Saybrook Football Coach
Often in sports, change can be scary. When a team faces a situation with a fresh face taking over at the helm, an adjustment period is inevitable. The Morgan/Old Saybrook/Westbrook co-op football team is ready and excited for its next chapter as it welcomes Casey Trasacco to the gridiron as its new head coach.
Proposed plant in Bristol that would burn biomedical waste faces pushback
BRISTOL, Conn. — There is growing public outcry in opposition to a proposed plant in Bristol that would burn biomedical waste. Residents said they are concerned about the public health and environmental impacts of such a facility. It originally became an issue in 2021, but enough people voiced concern then that the proposal laid dormant until now.
Cigna launches $9M health equity fund
The Cigna Group will allocate $9 million toward health equity initiatives over three years. The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund will provide $9 million to target health disparities in specific communities. Houston and Hartford, Conn. will be the first communities to receive funding, according to a July 22 news release.
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