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Mohegan Sun to hold Taylor Swift tribute celebration
Mohegan Sun is planning a celebration of Taylor Swift and it’s going to include a Southeastern Connecticut-based tribute band, food trucks, themed cocktails, a friendship bracelet station and more. "Are You Ready For It? A Musical Tribute Event" is happening on Saturday, Sept. 28 on the Sun Patio. Mohegan...
Norwich Legion baseball season ends on back-to-back frustrating losses
RCP’s Zach Myers came barreling down the third base line after Norwich catcher Connor Doyle threw the ball back to the pitcher’s mound. He was stealing home. Norwich pitcher David Reischerl, who was just as surprised as everyone else at Dickenman Field, hurried a return throw to Doyle. Myers, however, like a modern-day Jackie Robinson, got a great jump. He slid under Doyle’s tag, leaped up and gave the umpire the safe sign. ...
Two males injured in double shooting in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A double shooting early this morning in Hartford has sent two men to the hospital, said police. A shotspotter notification alerted Hartford police officers to 202 Blue Hills Ave. minutes before 4:30 a.m., where they found a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The man was promptly transported to a hospital […]
Man catches children jumping from second floor to escape house fire
Each week, WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News recognizes an ‘Everyday Hero.’ The show defines an Everyday Hero as “an average Jon/Jane Doe who woke up one morning having no idea they’d be saving a life.”. In Middletown, Connecticut: 23-year-old Drew Reyes was driving to the store...
Press|Cuozzo facilitates 2,500 s/f lease of free-standing retail building
Stephen Press, SIOR and co-principal of Press|Cuozzo Commercial Services has completed the signing of a lease at 2345 Whitney Ave. Located in the town’s CBD, the 2,500 s/f free-standing building of-fers multi-level interior spaces and a large outside patio. The building is part of the Hamden Center Campus at the intersection of Whitney and Dixwell Aves., anchored by two 80,000 s/f class A office buildings, Haven Beer Company and Freskos Greek Restaurant.
Zoning Approves Outlet Zone Change Request
The Westbrook Zoning Commission has unanimously approved an application that could pave the way for a housing, recreation, and retail development at the site of the current Westbrook Outlets. Despite hearing testimony from a crowd mostly opposed to the application, the Zoning Commission unanimously approved an application filed by Lexington...
Nationwide health outreach program comes to Hartford
The National Institute of Health has been in Hartford since Tuesday talking with people about their health. The All of Us Research Program is an initiative meant to engage people in underserved communities about healthcare. It gives participants free screenings and helps collect information for researchers on how to better...
Residents advised to shelter in place during 12-hour standoff with armed suicidal suspect
WALLINGFORD, CT (WFSB) - Wallingford police issued a shelter-in-place order for residents that lasted over 12 hours after a suicidal man barricaded himself in a home. Police say they responded to 20 Perkins Drive at 9:53 p.m. Friday when it was reported that a man was threatening to harm himself with a firearm.
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...
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