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As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge celebrates 10 years, Connecticut continues tradition
MILFORD, Conn. — The summer of 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which brought amyotrophic lateral sclerosis international awareness. Since the challenge was started by Anthony Senerchia, Pat Quinn and Pete Frates in 2014, all of whom since passed away from the disease, the viral sensation has raised awareness and funds for ALS research and support services.
2 Connecticut Republicans battle to be party’s Senate nominee
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two Connecticut Republicans are vying to be their party’s nominee against incumbent Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy in November. Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith and businessman Matthew Corey, of Manchester, are set to square off in a statewide primary election next month. Both candidates sat down with News 8 chief political […]
Weekend Forecast Great For Outdoors
It's a beach weekend in the Ocean State. If the forecast is correct the weekend will be sunny and warm for all the outdoor activities. The Folk Festival is underway in Newport where gates opened at 10:00 this morning and Aquapalooza is on tap for tomorrow. Meantime there are three...
Listeria concerns lead to expanded recall of produce sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
A voluntary recall of cucumbers and bagged salads sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to possible listeria contamination has been expanded to include additional produce.Earlier this month, Wiers Farm recalled whole cucumbers and bagged salads with pack dates of June 5 and June 6.While the products involved are past their shelf life, the recall has been expanded to others in response to an investigation.Products involved in the expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 and sold under the brand names Wiers Farm and Freshire Farms.According to the FDA, the move is being made out of an abundance...
CT PURA shakeup: Lamont names David Arconti; Betkoski to retire
Gov. Ned Lamont made a long-awaited move Thursday to shake up the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by nudging its longest-serving member, John W. Betkoski III, to retirement in favor of former state Rep. David A. Arconti, Jr.
Zanor column: Another Legion baseball summer in the books
Just thought I’d empty out my reporter’s notebook while looking forward to watching some swimming, 3-on-3 basketball, and break dancing at the Paris Olympics … Another Legion baseball summer Kudos to General Managers Brent Southworth (Norwich), John Krot (Danielson), Steve Tarbox (Moosup), Joe Mariani (Waterford), Paul Martineau (Willimantic), and Everett Shepard (Tri-Town) for keeping...
Beautiful start to the weekend with low humidity
Happy Saturday! We have a beautiful start to the weekend with low humidity. Highs will be in the 80s across the state. A slight sea breeze will develop along the shoreline this afternoon, making for the perfect beach weather. Sunday looks partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s. By...
Hartford Showcases Tennessee’s Misguided Spirits
Winebow recently hosted a master class featuring the Misguided Spirits brand at Union Kitchen on June 17. Misguided Spirits’ James Zinkand, Co-founder, and Geena Zinkand, Partner, Marketing and Activations, were on-site to lead guests through an education and tasting of the line of artisanal spirits, ending with an industry happy hour with cocktails created by MeKayla Roy, Bar Manager, Union Kitchen, and the venue’s bar team. Launched in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2023 by Chad Wodskow and James Zinkand, Misguided Spirits is an employee-owned and -operated company specializing in craft spirits made by bartenders in honor of “misunderstood figures from the past.” The brand is distributed in Connecticut through Winebow.
Flynn, Gray, Matthews, Clement, & Lafayette Score July 26 GAF Roofing Modified Masters Feature Wins
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted its five weekly racing divisions along with open modified cars as part of the GAF Roofing Modified Masters program on Friday, July 26th. Mikey Flynn was the big winner of the night taking his first career SK Modified® feature victory in the 40-lap feature event. Adam Gray was a Late Model feature winner for the second consecutive week, Chris Matthews was a first time 2024 winner in the SK Light feature, Matt Clement notched his second win of the season in the Limited Late Model feature, and Jason Lafayette scored his second win of 2024 in the Street Stock feature.
Ronnie Silk Wins GAF Roofing Modified Masters
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Open Modified cars returned to Stafford Motor Speedway on Friday, July 26th for the $12,000 to win, 100-lap GAF Roofing Modified Masters feature event that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th. Ronnie Silk took the checkered flag and the $12,000 winner’s purse in addition to a wool jacket supplied by Stafford Springs’ own America Woolen Company that went along with the victory.
Family Affair: Mikey Flynn Gets First SK Modified Victory At Stafford Speedway
STAFFORD – There have been quite a few nights since 2020 where it seemed Mikey Flynn was going to add his name to the winner’s list in the SK Modified division at Stafford. And then something would happen to make it go away. Friday the Hampden, Mass. driver...
Hartford Draw Phoenix 0-0 at Home
Hartford Athletic picked up a point at home in their scoreless draw against Phoenix Rising FC tonight. Though ending scoreless, tonight’s matchup was not short of scoring opportunities. Hartford wasted no time setting the tone for a strong offensive presence, crashing Phoenix’s attacking third right out of the gate. The Green and Blue saw their first chance at an early lead with less than 10 minutes on the clock after they were awarded a free kick right outside Phoenix’s box. Mamadou Dieng made contact with the kick, sending a strong header ricocheting off a Rising defender to earn Hartford a corner kick. The home club came close again when Emmanuel Samadia’s dangerous lofted corner kick made contact with the top post of Phoenix’s goal, bouncing off the woodwork into Rising’s box.
New Sherman Street bridge in Norwich opens
Jul. 26—NORWICH — More than two years after the busy Sherman Street bridge closed for a $10 million replacement project, it quietly reopened Friday after city crews removed the last barriers. Replacement of the two bridge spans over the Yantic River and an adjacent narrow former mill canal closed the key Sherman Street intersection with Asylum Street, forcing long detours for residents west of ...
Local filmmaker takes Hartford to the big screen
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Hollywood or Hartford?. A local filmmaker is putting the capitol city on the map. “Midas” is playing at Real Art Ways, and the entire movie was filmed in Hartford. Writer and Director TJ Noel-Sullivan is no stranger to the city. “I actually learned filmmaking here...
Technical high school students already boasting full time jobs
ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) – While college students prepare to head back to their dorms, other teenagers have already joined the workforce. They were products of Connecticut technical high schools. Two of them are already making money, in addition to making the state’s roads safer. They operate high-powered...
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