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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.
2 suspects arrested after attempted machete attack on family in park
COLUMBIA, CT (WFSB) – Two individuals were arrested in connection to an attempted machete attack on a family enjoying an afternoon in the park on Monday. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at the Recreation Fields on Hennequin Road. The Anderson family, playing frisbee with their 7-year-old son, Rayden,...
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Fast Facts
(CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which serves 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York state and Connecticut. Facts. The MTA is the largest public transportation network in North America. It is run by the state of...
JD Vance’s ties to Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s ties to Connecticut are in the spotlight after Vance was selected by former president Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee for vice president. Vance, 39, is alumnus of Yale Law School. His bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” traces his path from an impoverished upbringing in Ohio, […]
UConn Health Is the First and Only in Connecticut to Offer Innovative New Procedure to Treat Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids are the most common noncancerous tumors of the reproductive tract and the most common cause of hysterectomy in the United States. As many as 70% to 80% of women experience fibroids during their reproductive years, and about half of those women are symptomatic. Those symptoms can include debilitating menstrual cycles, frequent urination, infertility, and painful intercourse.
Brownstone Adventure Sports Park in Portland gears up for another heat wave, wave of customers
PORTLAND, Conn. — From their giant water slides to the expansive zip lines, the team at Brownstone Adventure Sports Park is gearing up for another heat wave and another wave of customers coming through the gates. With temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees and above for most of this...
NE10 Announces Historic Media Rights Agreement With FloSports
MANSFIELD, Mass. – The Northeast-10 Conference and FloSports today announced an historic multimedia rights agreement, joining NE10 NOW with the global live streaming brand and cementing the conference as a leader in broadcasting at the NCAA DII level. The five-year, seven-figure agreement places the NE10 on a national platform while working to elevate the student-athlete experience across the league. All Southern Connecticut State University varsity teams that compete in the NE10 will be featured on the NE10 Now platform on FloSports, while gymnastics will be available at SCSU Athletics & Recreation's YouTube Channel.
Three Bands Keep It Cool At Cafe Nine
“Thanks for coming out on this scorching Sunday,” said Billy Scovill of The Ambulance Chasers as they opened a three-band bill at Cafe Nine Sunday afternoon. It was indeed a scorcher outside, but the corner of State and Crown was the perfect place to cool off with icy drinks and a trio of CT-based bands playing the kind of rock that fires everyone up and almost makes you forget you have to go back to work the next day.
“Bridge” Built Between 8th & 9th Grades
Before 14-year-old Ansonia resident Kayden Gill starts his freshman year at High School in the Community, he wants to first learn more about New Haven, get to know some of his new classmates, and hear from current high schoolers. All of those boxes were checked off for Gill thanks to...
Yale Men’s Track Team and Seven Athletes Achieve USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
The Yale men's track and field team and seven individuals receive All-Academic honors from USTFCCCA for the 2023-24 season, with the team boasting a GPA of 3.59. The Bulldogs finished with a GPA of 3.59. For individual honors, athletes must have at least a 3.25 GPA and meet specific performance...
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,...
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