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'I can only give the best': Jon Bon Jovi on vocal surgery and the road to recovery
Combine an intelligent interviewer with a roster of guests that, according to the Chicago Tribune, would be prized by any talk-show host, and you're bound to get an interesting conversation. Fresh Air interviews, though, are in a category by themselves, distinguished by the unique approach of host and executive producer Terry Gross. "A remarkable blend of empathy and warmth, genuine curiosity and sharp intelligence," says the San Francisco Chronicle.
Fourth of July events in Connecticut to check out
CONNECTICUT, USA — It's a four-day "Weekend Happenings" this week, as celebrations for the Fourth of July will lead to more events this weekend!. If you want to experience American history this Fourth of July, head to Stamford for the 5th Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence! The Stamford Historical Society will again recreate the city's atmosphere in 1776 by proclaiming the words of the Declaration from the steps of Stamford's oldest dwelling, the Hoyt-Barnum House! Admission is free, and the event runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn more here.
A Slew of Spooky Events are Coming to Connecticut This Summer
Scary movie fans and paranormal enthusiasts of Connecticut, do you need a chill in the air to enjoy your scary movies and ghost stories? The summertime is just as creepy and mysterious. There's a slew of spooky events happening around here leading up to Halloween, and if you like your entertainment a bit on the spooky side, here are a few coming up.
DEEP adds state forest to places where alcohol is banned
NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - A state forest has been added to a list where alcohol has been banned. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it imposed a temporary alcohol ban for Naugatuck State Forest. The forest was added to seven state recreation areas where bans were previously...
Willimantic holds annual July 4th boombox parade
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — The annual “Windham Boombox Parade” happened on Thursday to celebrate Independence Day. The non-conventional parade tradition started in 1986, when the town couldn’t find any marching bands for their Memorial Day parade. Five weeks later, the boombox parade was born. The town told everyone to bring their boomboxes, and the parade […]
Boom Box Parade back in Windham for the 39th time
For the 39th time, the “Boom Box Parade” celebrated the Fourth of July in Windham. “It’s fun,” said Willimantic native Yomaliz Adams “You see a lot of people that you know, a lot of people in the community.”. The parade concept first started in 1986...
Connecticut fire departments could see new federal money to keep people safe on July 4 and beyond
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The Fourth of July is a time for fireworks and fun, but with the summer excitement comes important reminders about how to celebrate safely. Now, fire departments across the state could be getting new federal funding to help keep residents protected. “There will be needless...
Crash shuts down New London Turnpike
GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A head-on crash shut down part of the New London Turnpike Thursday afternoon. The area between Conestoga Way and Old Sage Road in Glastonbury was closed for several hours Thursday. The area reopened by 5 p.m. Glastonbury police have called the crash “serious,” but have not elaborated on if people were […]
Mark Twain house awarded federal grant for repairs
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Mark Twain house will be getting some repairs, thanks to funding from the federal government. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and others announced on Wednesday announced that the beloved landmark will be receiving $487,000 from the historic preservation fund to repair and replace the HVAC system in the house. “[The house] […]
Unearthing relics of the Cold War in Waterford and Norwich
Jul. 4—In the early 1960s, the Federal Emergency Management Agency built a bomb shelter at the WNLC offices and radio broadcasting center at the end of Foster Road in Waterford. The idea of the shelter was to allow the station to be able to broadcast if a nuclear attack was launched on eastern Connecticut. "So they provided the station with the generator and the bomb shelter so that it could ...
CT receives grant funding to improve population health, rein in costs
Connecticut will receive $12 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to slow the increase in health care costs statewide. Gov. Ned Lamont said the federal funds will pay for primary care expansion and more community health programs while transforming payment models. Connecticut established a primary care...
Fireworks for sale here, but not 'the good ones'
Jul. 3—Dr. Stephanie Joyce, the trauma medical director at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, has seen a number of serious injuries caused by Fourth of July fireworks. "People have lit off fireworks in enclosed spaces and used accelerants to increase the burn," she said Tuesday. "Which has led to significant ― 80 percent ― burns to their bodies." A burn that size is about equal to a ...
Michael J. Fox Delivers Emotional Musical Cameo with Coldplay at Glastonbury
The crowd at Glastonbury wasn’t ready for that yet, but their kids are gonna love it. Michael J. Fox, 63, joined Coldplay onstage to play guitar during the band’s Glastonbury festival performance on Saturday. Chris Martin took a moment to thank the ‘Back to the Future’ star, who has Parkinson’s disease and performed in a wheelchair.
Boating enforcement efforts to increase in Connecticut for 4th of July
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — While boating on the Fourth of July is a favorite among some families, not everyone follows rules while on the water. That’s why the National Association of Safe Boating is kicking its Operation Dry Water campaign into high gear over the next three days. “It’s an operation dedicated to boating […]
Marking 20 years of Highlands Act success with Sen. Murphy
BARKHAMSTED — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), visited the People’s State Forest in Barkhamsted Thursday, June 27, to celebrate 20 years of the federal Highlands Conservation Act, one of the most important sources of public funding for land protection in northwest Connecticut. The event was hosted by Housatonic Valley Association.
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