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Poundstone retires from Naugatuck PD
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck Police Lt. Derek Poundstone has retired from the force after 20 years of distinguished service. Poundstone held various positions in the department including School Resource Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant and Administrative Lieutenant. He ended his career as the midnight shift commander. He also represented police as the coordinator for the borough’s major events and festivals and was honored as the Exchange Club’s Officer of the Year in 2024, in addition to being named the world’s strongest officer.
Momma’s Love Community Day brings health and wellness to New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – The Momma’s Love Community Day returned to New Haven for a third year Saturday afternoon to promote community wellness. Goffe Street Park played host to the health and wellness fair. New Haven Residents were provided with contacts and resources that would ideally prevent injury and illness, promote health and improve […]
Pair of Bridgeport High School Students Stepping Up as Summer Interns for City's Public Works Department
The brutally hot summer has had a bit of its sting taken off for the Bridgeport Public Works Department thanks to the presence of a pair of. Bridgeport Public Works Director Tiny Grimes praised the efforts of Aidan Carlson and Jack Brunett. The summer interns are both students at Bridgeport High School.
Bridgeport's Track and Field Squads Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Honors
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – University of Bridgeport's men's and women's track and field teams, following solid seasons in competition and in the classroom, have earned United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team honors for 2023-24. UB's men finished with a cumulative GPA of 3.45 and the Bridgeport women finished with a mark of 3.3 to earn both Purple Knight squads the All-Academic Team honors once again this year.
Review: RENT at Center Stage Theatre
RENT, Jonathan Larson’s long running Pulitzer and multi–Tony Award winning play is a huge endeavor for any regional or small theater to take on, is the current show at the Center Stage Theatre in Shelton. Under the exceptionally skillful direction of Liz Muller, the rock musical, loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s 1896 opera La Bohème, is an impressive production, especially considering that the entire cast is made of up of extremely talented high school and college students and grads. You won’t believe that they aren’t all seasoned professional performers. That’s how good they are. Most have good acting chops and great voices and they all match the energy that RENT demands.
Tomita Arejola Makes Lasting Impact on Connecticut Community
Ally Lutter is the Communications Coordinator for the Epson Tour. She majored in Broadcast Journalism at Penn State University and has a sports journalism certificate. Every Epson Tour athlete knows the importance of volunteers, no matter how large or small their role in the week is. Without them, the tournament wouldn't run smoothly, and the hard work is appreciated, but Tomita Arejola took that appreciation to a whole new level in Milford, Conn., this week.
Despite nine hits, Canton falls to Amenia
CANTON, July 13, 2024 – Amenia’s Colby Dunlop was 2-for-4 with a single and a double while pitcher Aiden Damon pitched a complete game to help the Monarchs beat the Canton Crushers, 4-2 at Mills Pond Park on Saturday. Eight individuals had hits for Amenia, who had four...
Branford Breaks Ground on New Athletic Fields, Recreational Facilities at WIS
On July 12, many community players involved in supporting Branford’s town-wide athletic fields/facilities improvement initiative came out to celebrate breaking ground for the first project on the dashboard, the multi-field and recreational facilities to be installed at Walsh Intermediate School (WIS). Branford First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove, Superintendent of Schools...
Power company asks customers to conserve electricity
NORWICH, CT (WFSB) - A power company asked its customers to conserve electricity with the state in the midst of a third potential heat wave of the season. Norwich Public Utilities issued a power alert on Monday. As it said earlier this season, customers’ rates are affected by “peak demand,”...
Easton Property Transfers — June 2024
The following property transfers were recorded by the Easton Town Clerk’s office for the month of June:. 20 Asmara Way, Wilbur P. and Nadine Thoretz to Karen Flinn and Claude Girard, $979,775. 135 North Street, Michael and Alessandra Boskello to Patrick D. and Cassandra Coughlin, $950,000. 32 Blanchard Road,...
The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 16th Annual 5K Set for Sept. 28
The Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, will celebrate its 16th year on Sat., Sept. 28. This non-competitive, family-friendly event begins with day-of registration at 7:30 a.m., and the walk/run kicking off at 9 a.m. Registration is $35 and includes a t‑shirt. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 15. Pre-registration is encouraged at griffinhealth.org/5k.
Keene SwampBats Hold Down Westerners
The Keene SwampBats left 20 runners on base, but scored three times late in a 5-2 win at the Danbury Westerners on Saturday. In the bottom of the first, the Westerners hit a single to right with a runner on first, and as the throw went to third, shortstop Austin Hawke (Wake Forest) cut it off and threw behind the runner at first to get a huge out and help Nick Timpanelli (Charleston Southern) through the frame. The SwampBats loaded the bases with one out in the second on singles from Brett House (Mississippi State) and Andrew Wiggins (Indiana), and a walk from Hawke. The next two hitters were retired to keep the game scoreless. Danbury had a runner at third and no one out in the bottom half, but Timpanelli got a strikeout, a foulout, and a flyout to get out of it. In the next inning, Danbury had a one out infield single, a walk, and then an RBI single to take a 1-0 lead.
Employee shot outside of Norwich bar: police
An employee of a bar in Norwich was shot outside the establishment early Sunday morning and police are looking for the shooter. Police said officers responded to Latin Quarters on Broadway around 12:02 a.m. and found a man who works there outside the front door of the establishment. He had...
Westbrook man injured after hitting car in Old Lyme: police
A 19-year-old Westbrook man has serious injuries after crashing into a car and an embankment in Old Lyme early Friday morning, according to state police. State police said a driver in a Chevrolet Impala was heading north on Route 1 around 12:47 a.m., lost control, drove into a front yard, hit an unoccupied Honda HR-V LX and an embankment, then rolled over.
Darien’s Tracy Marra Touts Voting Record, Legislative Wins in Reelection Bid
DARIEN — Running for her second term as state representative for the 141st House District, Republican Tracy Marra says she’s proud of how she casts her votes, as well as her perfect voting streak.&nb... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a...
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