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3 Bison Run Away From Connecticut Ranch – Return With Adorable Newborn Days Later!
NORTH BRANFORD, CT – A trio of bison who escaped their pasture in Connecticut in the early hours Sunday returned home on their own on Tuesday night, with a newborn in tow, officials said. Wanna listen to this article? Jack has a video for you at the bottom of this article!
CT Dept. of Housing, Housing Finance Authority team up to provide funds for affordable housing
The Connecticut Department of Housing is teaming up with the Housing Finance Authority to provide millions of dollars in loans and grants to help build more affordable housing in the area.
CT’s DNC delegates applaud Buttigieg as they mull the other glass ceiling
CHICAGO — Gov. Ned Lamont lavished praise on Pete Buttigieg, the cabinet secretary inevitably described as an ascendant figure in national Democratic politics, in introducing him Thursday at a breakfast for delegates from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. “I know there’s a journey just beginning,” Lamont said. How far or...
Fiber Internet, $50 Gigabit Plans Rolling Out in Connecticut
(TNS) — More than 160,000 Connecticut residents could soon be in line for another option for broadband service, as Comcast expands its Xfinity fiber network into more municipalities where it does not currently offer cable Internet. Less than a year after expanding Xfinity fiber Internet outside of its historic...
Family Friday: Hot air balloon festival, Porchfest and local fairs
(WFSB) - This is the weekend before many kids head back to class. Take a break from back-to-school shopping to soak up the final days of summer vacation at these great local events. August 23 – 24 Norton Park. Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Balloon glow. Fireworks. Saturday: 6:00am...
Army Veteran Becomes Most Tattooed Woman In The World With 99% Of Body Covered: See Video
An Army veteran in Connecticut became decorated in more ways than one! Esperance Lumineska Fuerzina isn't just notable for the good she's done for the country in the Army. Fuerzina also holds two Guinness World Records! One is for the most tattoos, and the other is for the most body modifications! But, hey, you don't have to just take my word for it. Take a peek for yourself!
Madison Lyric Stage to Present ALL THAT JAZZ: THE MUSIC OF KANDER & EBB in September
Madison Lyric Stage, a professional non-profit theater company, will present All That Jazz: The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 20-22, featuring the unforgettable music of the legendary songwriting duo. With songs from their greatest hit musicals, including Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, The Rink, The Visit, Zorba and...
Bushnell House to Get New Roof
The David Bushnell House is getting a little facelift. Following a bid process, the Town selected National Roofing to repair the roof of the historic home for $29,997. With a construction date of 1678, the David Bushnell house located at 121 South Main Street is one of the oldest homes in Connecticut. In 2022, First Selectmen John Hall announced that Leighton Lee III, the previous owner of the house, was willing to give the historic building to the Town. Voters unanimously approved the acquisition of the David Bushnell House for a cost of $1 in early 2023.
State troopers seek witnesses following serious collision in Kilingworth
KILLINGWORTH, CT (WFSB) - State troopers are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that occurred on Friday evening in Killingworth. Troop E responded to the crash site on Route 80 near Roast Meat Hill Road. According to witnesses, a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling westbound on Route 80 collided...
2 hospitalized after truck hits motorcycle on Route 80 in Killingworth: State police
KILLINGWORTH, Conn. — Editor's note: Video above originally aired in July 2024. Two motorcycle riders are in the hospital after a pick-up truck ran a stop sign and hit them on Route 80, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers were called to the intersection of Route 80 and Roast...
Sunrise times are getting later. Here's when it rises after 6 a.m. in CT
The sun is starting to rise later, and that can only mean that fall is on our doorstep. With sunrise creeping a little later every day, people with alarm clocks set to the early hours of the morning may be noticing the they're now waking up before the sunrise. Before you know...
What to know about the Connecticut Renaissance Faire starting next weekend
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is almost here. Back for its 26th year, this annual faire is a recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival set right in "New England's Olde England," offering an experience that blends history, fantasy and tradition for all ages to enjoy. ...
Task Force to Study Housing Stock
At a meeting on Aug. 13, the Board of Selectmen voted to officially form an eight-person Housing Task Force (HTF) to study housing in the Town. The housing task force will be charged with studying different types of housing and the issues related to housing in Old Saybrook. Town Planner...
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