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Recognizing Service to our Nation: Habitat for Humanity and Ocean Beach Park Receive Military Community Support Awards; Coast Guard Member Named Service Person of the Year
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Military Community Support Award: Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut and Ocean Beach Park. These two organizations have shown unwavering dedication to honoring and supporting the military community in Eastern Connecticut. Their commitment to service, community engagement, and creating a welcoming environment for military personnel and their families is truly commendable.
Governor Lamont Highlights Growth of the Connecticut Youth Employment Program
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today held a news conference at the YWCA Hartford Region to highlight the growth of the Connecticut Youth Employment Program, an initiative designed to help young people explore careers and bring them into the job market. The YWCA Hartford Region is one of the many partners across the state that are hiring youths under the program, which is overseen by the Connecticut Department of Labor and administered by the state’s five Workforce Development Boards.
Sara Leisten honored as Norwich Free Academy teacher of the year
Aug. 26—NORWICH — Norwich Free Academy science teacher Sara Leisten led a field trip to Southwick's Zoo one day last April with three busloads of 10th graders and parents. "It poured all day," she recalled. "We had a such a good time." Upon returning to the NFA campus after the long trip to Mendon, Mass., Leisten's day was not done. She had her interview with the selection committee for the ...
Tyler Chapman Leads Stafford’s SK Lights Into Aug. 30 Maybury Back to SKool Night Doubleheader
(Stafford Springs, CT)—For Tyler Chapman and the #41 Chapman Apartment Homes SK Light team at Stafford Speedway, the 2024 season has been nothing short of a dream season. Chapman has won half of the 12 races held thus far in 2024 and he has finished all but 1 race in the top-5 with 9 podium finishes to his and the team’s credit.
Notice of Public Hearing - 9/11/2024 - Town Council
The Ledyard Town Council will conduct a Hybrid Format Public Hearing (In-Person & Video Conference) on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the following:. (1) Proposed “An Ordinance Providing Tax Relief For Gold Star Families in the Town of Ledyard”. (2) Proposed amendments to Ordinance #100-011...
CCSU Announces Designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) by the National Security Agency
Central Connecticut State University has announced that the National Security Agency (NSA) has awarded the University for the second time as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). CCSU says that, “Central is one of only 22 institutions nationwide that hold the CAE-CO designation, and it is...
Body cam video shows East Lyme police chief at call despite being on administrative leave
Aug. 27—EAST LYME — Body-worn camera footage provided Tuesday by the police department shows embattled Police Chief Michael Finkelstein responding to a police call despite being on paid administrative leave. But was it the act of a Good Samaritan or a violation of his forced leave? Footage from cameras belonging to three of the four officers show their response to an Aug. 16 report that went ...
PHOTOS: CT School Rolls out the Red Carpet for the First Day
Calling All Brothers gives a red carpet welcome to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and Breakthrough Magnet School North students during the first day of school in Hartford. ©2024 Hartford Courant. Visit courant.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
New Shluchim to West Hartford’s Young Professonals
Rabbi Mendy and Mushky Gopin are moving on shlichus to West Hartford, CT to cater to the many young Jewish professionals who reside in the area. Rabbi Mendy and Mushky Gopin will be moving to West Hartford to join the ranks of shluchim and develop and grow both the educational and community programs, bring in the national Young Jewish Professionals project, and expand it in the Hartford area.
State leaders pushing for more housing at UConn to keep up with increased enrollment
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — State leaders are pushing for UConn to offer more student housing to meet the demand for the rising enrollment. State Senate President Martin Looney and Majority Leader Bob Duff sent a letter to UConn’s president Radenka Maric, expressing that they would like to see an investment in housing at the Storrs […]
Swim and Dive Announces 2024-25 Schedule
STORRS, Conn. – UConn head swimming and diving coach Chris Maiello announced the schedule for the 2024-25 season. The season gets underway beginning of October with the first half of the season featuring seven meets. The Huskies will return from holiday break in January and swim in four meets before starting the post season in the BIG EAST Championship in late February.
Waterbury Public Schools dismiss early due to humidity and heat Wednesday
Waterbury Public Schools made the difficult decision to call for an early dismissal Wednesday, the third day of school. This decision is because of the extreme heat and humidity in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon. Interim Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwartz said it was a tough choice so early in the...
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