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Durham-Middlefield Push for New Referendum to Approve School Renovations, Closures
DURHAM/MIDDLEFIELD — The Board of Education wants to take another swing at a narrowly failed referendum to close two schools and renovate a third, with members saying they think better communication ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
No one injured after fire at homeless encampment in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — No one was injured after a fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Wethersfield on Tuesday. The encampment, which was located on Hartford Avenue under Route 5 and 15, was destroyed in the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Quinn makes Connecticut Senior Open win look easy ... but he's had plenty of practice
Jul. 16—GROTON — Fran Quinn is as comfortable as a well-worn pair of slippers playing tournament golf. He's battle-tested from his experience competing in high-profile events like the U.S Open and British Senior Open. "I've played in a lot of them," Quinn said. Quinn made something difficult, winning the 42nd Connecticut Senior Open, look relatively easy, seizing a two-shot lead Monday and ...
Middletown man headed to maximum security hospital over 2021 murder
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Middlesex Judicial District State’s Attorney Michael A. Gailor announced Tuesday that a panel committed 21-year-old Eugenio Vela III, of Middletown, to the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for up to 30 years. According to evidence presented at trial, on May 20, 2021, Vela stabbed a woman more than 20 times […]
Site of church collapse in New London is one step closer to becoming housing development
A nonprofit is one step closer to owning the site in New London where a church collapsed nearly six months ago. The City Council unanimously passed an agreement Monday night that aims at making it easier for the group to turn the land into a mixed-use building with apartments and businesses.
Eversource, Ørsted Back Building Trades Workforce Program
Eversource, Ørsted, and the Connecticut State Building Trades Training Institute are collaborating on a pre-apprenticeship training program to support clean energy investments. Fifteen New London area students will participate in the upcoming cohort where they will undergo pre-apprenticeship training for union construction careers by skilled union instructions. Eversource and...
After memorable run, Archambault leaves Canton to coach at Farmington
Craig Archambault, who led the Canton High boys basketball team to three North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC) championships and 10 CIAC tournament berths in 12 seasons, resigned as head coach in May to pursue another coaching opportunity. Within a few weeks, he was named as the new varsity basketball coach...
A Speakeasy Behind a Candy Store
HARTFORD -- Candlelit and tucked away behind a bright pink candy store, the 196 Club can be easy to miss if one isn’t paying attention. And that’s exactly what owner Melissa Melonson intended. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
Tenants of Niantic apartment complex face up to $900 monthly rent hike
Jul. 15—EAST LYME — Jean Church lived in a house in Waterford for 65 years before downsizing to a Niantic apartment more than two years ago. Now she's trying to figure out her rights as an elderly tenant facing a rent increase of more than $800. She and other renters who gathered last week at the Windward Village complex on Main Street said they didn't want to leave the community that ...
Sunflower farm in Griswold teams up with Make a Wish CT to help kids in need
A sunflower farm is making wishes come true. This year, Buttonwood Farm in Griswold is celebrating the 21st annual "Sunflowers for Wishes" with the Make a Wish Foundation of Connecticut. "It's really cool because you get to just wander. And there are just rows and rows and rows, and you...
Salisbury June Real Estate Sales
SALISBURY — There were seven residential sales recorded in June in Salisbury. Five of these sales sold for less than the listing price indicating either a softening market or over pricing by owners. Currently there are 20 houses listed on the MLS with 13 over a million dollars, and five over $4 million. For the 12 months ending in June the median price of a single family residence was $865,000.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Nyberg: Memoir details lessons learned while caring for someone with dementia
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — You can’t care for others if you don’t care for yourself. That’s one of the lessons Anthony Mauro, Sr., learned after his wife was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. “There are so many loses that come with dementia,” he...
Sabrina Ionescu leads short-handed New York Liberty to 82-74 win over Connecticut Sun
NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 30 points and the short-handed New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 82-74 on Tuesday night. It was the last game before the month-long Olympic break for both teams. The game was tied heading into the fourth quarter before Ionescu hit a 3-pointer to start the final period and give New York back the lead it had held for the entire game. That sparked a 10-3 run which gave the Liberty a 73-66 lead midway through the period. Brionna Jones scored 17 points to lead Connecticut. Alyssa Thomas finished with 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Sun.
Fall's Village Selectmen appoint Dick Heinz to Housatonic River Commission
FALLS VILLAGE — At the July 8 meeting for the Board of Selectmen, the board accepted the resignation of Matt Gallagher as an alternate on the Housatonic River Commission and appointed Dick Heinz to the position. The selectmen voted to send $1000 from federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)...
Sagnella Swung Steady in Volatile Golf Game for North Haven
While not really involving himself with the game of golf until recently, Will Sagnella has become drawn to its truly unpredictable nature. No matter the uncertainties of the sport, he has become one of the more dependable linksmen for the North Haven golf team during its very successful 2024 campaign.
Orlando Procured Pipes Under Pressure for State Champ Hand Lax
Jack Orlando has stayed poised and composed under pressure, regardless of the circumstances. And so it comes as little shock that his teammates followed his flow and fought their way to the top in one of the more astounding in-season turnarounds. The Tigers boys’ lacrosse netminder started playing lacrosse all...
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