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Fallen tree causes significant damage at Wethersfield home
A home in Wethersfield has significant damage after a tree fell on it on Tuesday evening. It happened on Chauncey Road around 8 p.m. According to the fire department, the house has significant damage and power was knocked out to the neighborhood. The tree also appeared to damage a car...
Animal control looking to rehome two dogs after Burlington shelter reaches capacity
The animal control department serving Burlington and Canton will not accept non-emergency intakes until further notice after its shelter reached capacity. The Burlington and Canton Animal Control Department announced Tuesday that the shelter, located in Burlington Town Hall, is operating with only its emergency-only kennel available. However, the department also...
University of Bridgeport Announces Evan Sholudko As New Head Swim & Dive Coach
Sholudko takes over the newly-restored program after spending three seasons as the head coach of the Lewis University Flyers. Current photo via Bridgeport Athletics. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – University of Bridgeport’s Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Jay Moran is thrilled to announce the appointment of Evan Sholudko as the head coach of the newly restored men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. Coach Sholudko brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to UB and will be instrumental in building a competitive swimming and diving program.
After memorable run, Archambault leaves Canton to coach at Farmington
Craig Archambault, who led the Canton High boys basketball team to three North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC) championships and 10 CIAC tournament berths in 12 seasons, resigned as head coach in May to pursue another coaching opportunity. Within a few weeks, he was named as the new varsity basketball coach...
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Bonanno Boasts Great Passion for the Court for Valley
Sophia Bonanno originally just had tennis as a secondary sport and hobby when it came to her athletic upbringing. Yet her heart and drive to improve and succeed within the sport over time allowed her to clamor to the court and serve up some great successes. The Valley Regional junior...
A Speakeasy Behind a Candy Store
HARTFORD -- Candlelit and tucked away behind a bright pink candy store, the 196 Club can be easy to miss if one isn’t paying attention. And that’s exactly what owner Melissa Melonson intended. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
Camper Discovers Artifact In Milford
The Milford Marine Institute has announced the discovery of an ancient lithic gouge at their annual archaeology/native culture camp in July. The gouge, which was used in making dugout canoes, was found by camper Quinn May on Friday, July 12, along the “River of Lost Name,” the Marine Institute’s name for the Indian or East River in Milford. Also found the same week by the campers was an 18th century complete pewter button, translucent hide scraper, complete felsite knife and several projectiles. Photo courtesy of the Milford Marine Institute.
Telefunken Elektroakustik Founder Toni Roger Fishman Passes
South Windsor, CT (July 15, 2024)—Toni Roger Fishman, founder of microphone company Telefunken Elektroakustik, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his vacation cottage near company headquarters in South Windsor, CT. The company’s administrative team issued the following statement, “Toni was a visionary leader and founder, and an integral part...
Sandy Hook group navigates divisive politics to expand school gun violence prevention program
Cross the Housatonic River and head into Newtown, Connecticut, you’ll drive past a quaint cafe and boutique and come across a little white house, surrounded by showy, blue hydrangeas. Inside the house is a photograph of the cutest little boy. Wild hair, curious eyes, beautiful, beautiful smile. Tooth missing.
Campbell’s remains sought at gravesight
A state-contracted archaeologist and his two-person team used a ground-penetrating radar on July 2 to determine if the centuries-old remains of British Adjutant William Campbell are buried in a hollow on “Monument Path” near Wade Street in the city’s Allingtown neighborhood. David E. Leslie, the principal of...
Fireworks ‘Lit up the night’
Longtime Westie Lois Doerr and her 8-year-old helper, Logan McCauley, flipped a light switch to launch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 3. The moment Doerr and McCauley flipped the switch, fireworks blasted off Bradley Point and exploded over Long Island Sound, dazzling thousands of patriotic revelers, many wearing red, white and blue, along West Haven’s 3 miles of public beaches with a display of brilliant lighting and booming sound effects.
Allingtown volunteer heading to South Pole
Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association Lieutenant Sam Manuel has been hired by Amentum, an organization that supports the National Science Foundation and the Arctic Exploration and Research Program. Manuel will be a firefighter/emt with the Antarctica Fire Department at the McMurdo Station. “I chose to do this, because it’s an incredibly...
Police warn of coyote sightings in Colchester
COLCHESTER, CT (WFSB) - Police in Colchester put out a warning to people in town that there were recent coyote sightings. They noted that while coyotes are a part of the ecosystem, they understood that their presence in residential neighborhoods could be a concern. They offered some advice to keep...
A Taste of the World
Ross Bacarella, left, Susan Bacarella, Dave Kemmer, and Dawn Kemmer finish their drinks at the third International Food and Beer Festival on June 12 behind Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton. The event, presented by the Clinton Placemakers, featured food and beverages from around the world.
More Then 100 People Attend Independence Day Service In Derby
DERBY — More than 100 people attended this year’s July 4th Patriotic Citizens Essay Contest Ceremony held on the Derby Green. At 11 a.m., church bells were rung thirteen times to represent the original colonies and our country’s independence. The top six contestants were recognized and awarded...
West Haven police officers who saved twins from drowning honored at ceremony
WEST HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - It made national news when twins were saved in an attempted drowning thanks to two West Haven police officers. A crowd gathered Tuesday night to honor police and fire officials who helped with the rescue. The 22-minute incident left a chilling memory for the West...
Meteor passed over NYC, Statue of Liberty Tuesday: NASA
A number of tri-state area residents reported feeling a shaking or hearing a loud boom Tuesday morning leading to quite the mystery. NASA is estimating a meteor passed through the area between 10 a.m. and noon and would account for people saying they saw a fireball in the sky. NASA said simultaneous military activity in the area may account the shaking or boom residents felt.
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