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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Robert Low, an Avon native, hands over command of USS Delaware
GROTON, Connecticut — U.S. Navy Cmdr. Robert Low, an Avon native, turned over command of the nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Delaware on Thursday (July 11) to Cmdr. Jason Patton in a traditional change-of-command ceremony held pierside at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Low took command...
Downed tree closes Route 34 in Newtown
A downed tree has closed a portion of Route 34 in Newtown on Sunday afternoon. CTRoads reports a tree down with wires that hit a car on Route 34 around 3:45 p.m. The collision has closed Route 34 at Night Hawk Lane. There is no estimate for how long the...
Sailfest celebrates 45 years of food, music and attractions
Jul. 13—NEW LONDON — After some early morning weather concerns, the 45th iteration of the popular Sailfest eventually hit its stride Saturday with thousands of guests roaming New London's downtown and waterfront areas. For several hours after the festival's 10 a.m. kickoff, storms peppered the vendor-packed streets with rain. But by 2 p.m. the skies had largely cleared and peeks of sunshine ...
The Day's All-Area Boys' Track & Field Athlete of the Year: NFA's Chris Amy
Jul. 13—A member of the Norwich Free Academy family shook his head and caught a wry grin one day in late winter, lamenting the story of junior Chris Amy, whose relative anonymity belied his accomplishments. "Look at this," the NFA loyalist said. "That kid might be one of the top 20 shot putters in the nation and nobody knows who he is." The reason: Amy found himself second often to East Lyme's ...
Delays in downtown Norwich apartments led to nightmare for tenant desperate to move in
Jul. 13—NORWICH — A window air conditioner spotted by a city fire marshal June 28 in an unpermitted apartment in the new Water Street Lofts continued a four-month nightmare experienced by would-be tenant David Polach. Polach, 46, had moved into the apartment June 20 after months of wrangling with the on-site construction representative as to when the building would pass city inspections and ...
Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut’s Premiere Summertime Event July 13-14
Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut’s premiere summertime event. The two-day festival consists of a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ships, and vendors lining the downtown New London streets. Sailfest produces multiple stages of free entertainment with musical genres ranging in Funk, Rock, and Latin. There is also...
New York Faces Extreme Heat, Thunderstorm Risks Early This Week
Albany, NY – Heat Advisories have been issued for eastern New York and northwestern Connecticut from noon Monday through 8 PM Tuesday, creating potentially dangerous conditions for residents. Temperatures are expected to feel like the upper 90s or low 100s during the afternoon and evening on both days, posing a risk for heat-related illnesses.
ARREST WARRANT: Man charged with manslaughter following Burlington teen’s 2023 death
BURLINGTON, CT (WFSB) - A man was charged in connection with the death of a Burlington teen last year. State police identified the suspect as 19-year-old Cooper Oullette of Harwinton. The incident happened on May 21, 2023. Troopers said they received a call around 1:25 a.m. from the Bristol Police...
Man in critical condition after stabbing in West Hartford
A man is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed in West Hartford on Saturday night and police said they arrested a suspect hours later. Police said the man was stabbed on Reed Avenue and arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle. Officers responded to the...
Two dogs left abandoned, tied to pole in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - Two dogs were abandoned in Manchester. Manchester Animal Control is looking for the person responsible for abandoning these two dogs near 29 Cottage Street. After reviewing video footage, Animal Control says this person was seen walking the two dogs on the corner of Maple and Spruce...
Derby Police Commission Meeting Highlights
DERBY – The Derby Board of Police Commissioners held its monthly meeting on June 17. The commission approved a ‘no parking’ sign to be installed in front of an apartment building at 9 Hawkins St. to protect access to emergency equipment. The request for the sign...
Man in critical condition after moped crash in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A man is in critical condition after his moped collided with a vehicle Saturday night in Waterbury. At 10:11 p.m., Waterbury police arrived at the intersection of West Main and Riverside Streets for a motor vehicle accident between a car and a moped. Police say the moped operator is a 51-year-old […]
Comey Honored with Children’s Champion Award
Press Release, Connecticut General Assembly CT House Democrats. State Representative Robin Comey (D - 102 Branford) has been recognized as a Children’s Champion by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance (CECA). The award was presented during the 50th anniversary celebration of Branford Early Learning Center (BELC) and retirement recognition. The Children’s Champion Award honors individuals dedicated to improving outcomes in education, health, and economic security for your children and their families in Connecticut.
Branford Community Foundation Awards over $49K in BHS Class of 2024 Scholarships
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the distribution of over $49,000 in 37 individual scholarship awards to graduating seniors at Branford High School (BHS) following the annual Scholarship Awards Night on June 6. BCF manages just under 30 funds designated to provide scholarships to BHS students, with...
Register for BLT Environmental Day Camp for Kids
Registration is now open for the Branford Land Trust’s (BLT) popular hands-on Environmental Day Camp to be held on Monday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Killam’s Point Conference Center. This is an awesome experience for children ages 5 to 9 who will enjoy...
Lee Howard: What's Going On: Sprout program at Conn teaches students, feeds the community
Jul. 13—It's not easy to find unless you are familiar with the Connecticut College campus, but a quiet farmers market in back of the Crozier Williams Student Center, currently undergoing renovations, offers freshly picked produce at a nice price: whatever you can afford. The Sprout Market, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday through the summer, is run by students who stay over on campus on ...
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