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At the Movies: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The film “Logan” was Hugh Jackman’s farewell to a Marvel comic book character he brought to glorious life after 17 years: Wolverine. That mutant was dead. Until Ryan Reynolds decided he wasn’t. “Deadpool & Wolverine” picks up six years after...
Large presence responds to reported building fire in Westerly
(WJAR) — A large presence responded to a reported building fire in Westerly Friday morning. The Westerly Fire Department responded to the incident at a building on Batterson Avenue just before 6:00 a.m. An NBC 10 news crew observed a large number of units in the area. The extent...
Katie Polk Named New Head Diving Coach
STORRS, Conn. - UConn Head swimming coach Chris Maiello announced that Katie Polk will be joining the staff as the Head Diving Coach Friday. "I am incredibly excited to start this next chapter with UConn and join a wonderful staff, team, and overall program." Said Polk. "I cannot thank Chris and Hayley enough for the opportunity and can't wait for the season to begin. Go Huskies!" "Coach Katie shares our belief that our Diving program will continue to be tops in the Big East and continually send athletes to the NCAA level," commented Maiello. "You will find that coach Katie...
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Open New Stand In Wallingford
Known for its 20,000 different kinds of drinks ranging from coffee, smoothies, shakes, and teas, 7 Brew will open in New Haven County in Wallingford in September. Gracie Hughes, a spokesperson for the company, said the future coffee stand was dropped on site and will be located at 905 N. Colony Road.
Witnesses Wanted After Jewett City 55-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash In Voluntown
The incident occurred in New London County on Thursday, July 25, on the Shetucket Turnpike in Voluntown. Connecticut State Police reported that Donald Sunny, 55, of Jewett City, was riding a 2023 Kawasaki westbound on the Shetucket Turnpike. While navigating a left-hand curve downhill, he veered into the westbound roadside...
Devastating Drowning at Popular Summer Spot Near New York
More details are expected to come out regarding the downing at this popular vacation destination. There are so many things to do in the summer like go swimming, boating, hiking, and more. May New Yorkers agree that one of the most beautiful places to do all of that is at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.
Connecticut swimmers will be in the pool at the Olympics in Paris Saturday
Coming off his bronze medal performance in Tokyo, Ridgefield's Kieran Smith is headed back in the Olympic pool in Paris on Saturday. Smith is competing in the men's 400m freestyle, the same event in which he won his bronze medal three years ago. He graduated from Ridgefield High School before...
USJ’s President Rhona Free shares impact of CT Health Horizons at State Health Care Roundtable
University of Saint Joseph President Rhona Free gave a first-hand view of the impact CT Health Horizons is having on the future of health care in Connecticut at The Office of the State Comptroller Roundtable Addressing Health Care Workforce Issues on July 24 at Quinnipiac University School of Medicine. CT...
Annual Event Raises Funds for ALS Connecticut Research
Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), joined forces with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey for the fourth consecutive year to support ALS United Connecticut. This year’s campaign culminated in a fundraiser hosted at Milford’s Stonebridge Restaurant on June 6. Coinciding with National ALS Awareness Month in May and Lou Gehrig Day on June 2, the event featured Skrewball tastings, signature cocktails, live music and giveaways while honoring friends and gathering donations. ALS is often linked to Lou Gehrig’s disease. “This cause is deeply personal to CDI in memory of their beloved associates, Tim Considine and Jay Rice, who both passed away from ALS,” said Maura Tancredi, Vice President, Human Resources, CDI. “Tim and Jay were integral to CDI, with Tim serving for 26 and a half years and Jay for 12 years. Their legacies live on through their commitment to ALS awareness and support.” The fundraiser directly benefited those in Connecticut affected by ALS, raising a total of $625, adding to the SkrewALS initiative’s three-year total of $11,700. To learn more or to donate directly to ALS United Connecticut, please visit alsunitedct.org/donate.
Grape growers beware, the invasive spotted lanternfly has now spread to all of CT
Big and bright, an adult spotted lanternfly is an insect that will grab most New Englanders’ attention. This exotic planthopper can grow to be 1 inch long and one-half inch wide. When sitting, a spotted lanternfly appears “dusky brown with black spots, but when it flies, you’ll see brown wings, red under wings and black and yellow bodies,” said Victoria Smith, Connecticut’s state entomologist. “It's quite a pretty insect.”
Wethersfield road reopens after crash involving motorcycle
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A portion of Jordan Lane was shut down Friday morning after a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, according to Wethersfield police. Jordan Lane from Ridge Road to Folly Brook Boulevard was closed but has since reopened. Police said they requested the Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Team to assist on […]
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