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East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial needs $40K more before groundbreaking; fundraisers on tap
EAST LONGMEADOW — After six years of waiting and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised, the East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial still needs $40,000 more to complete the work. Twenty-one East Longmeadow natives served in the U.S. armed forces and paid the ultimate price, losing their lives in battle this...
Juvenile suffers non-life threatening gunshot wound in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A juvenile suffered non-life threatening injuries after a shooting early Friday morning, according to New Haven police. Police said they responded to Yale-New Haven Hospital around 2:40 a.m. for report of a walk-in gunshot wound victim. The juvenile victim gave officers conflicting stories of what happened, police said. A crime […]
Authorities renew alcohol ban at seven recreation areas in CT
State environmental officials have renewed a temporary alcohol ban at more than a half-dozen boat launches and state forests where increased crowds and unruly behavior have been reported in recent years. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced this week that the new bans would remain in effect through Nov. 10. The 90-day ban prohibits alcohol at the Beach ...
Alumni Hall of Fame: 4-Year Starting GK Helped Ignite Soccer Program's Turnaround
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. – If you could cite the performance of just one player most responsible for the resurgence to relevance of the Eastern Connecticut State University men's soccer program in the first decade of the 2000s, it would undoubtedly be 2024 ECSU Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame goalkeeper Jonathan L. "Jay" Barney'08.
Amtrak reports delays after train hits pickup truck in Stonington
STONINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Amtrak reported service delays between New London and Kingston. A train hit a pickup truck in the area of 54 Island Rd. in Stonington, according to Stonington police. They said the crash happened around 8:25 a.m. not far from a private marina. Amtrak posted online that...
Koma Precision Unveils KMA-60 SmartLoader Automatic Pallet Changer at IMTS 2024
East Windsor, CT – Koma Precision, Inc., the leading provider of precision rotary tables and angle heads in North America, announces the debut of a new, compact, high-mix autoloader for CNC machines. The KMA-60 SmartLoader simplifies machine loading and helps maximize production and profitability for manufacturers of all sizes.
Now serving Tree House: Charlton brewery, distillery flirts with off-premise sales
HUDSON — For a dozen years, Tree House Brewing Co. has kept business inhouse. Generally, nothing leaves for sale outside of its five locations in New England, save for several cases of its “Julius” IPA sent every football season to Gillette Stadium. Rarely has Tree House made...
$3.34 Million USDA Grant Supports Development of Organic Poultry Industry
Organic poultry farming, an increasingly important part of U.S. agriculture, prioritizes animal welfare, environmental protection, and high-quality products and has seen a significant rise in popularity in the recent past. There are nearly 2,000 organic poultry farms in the U.S. according to 2021 data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...
Kate Shaffer Named Women's Lacrosse Director of Operations
STORRS, Conn.- UConn women's lacrosse head coach Katie Woods announced the addition of Kate Shaffer to the coaching staff. Shaffer will join the Huskies as the director of women's lacrosse operations. Shaffer returns to the Huskies after one of the most decorated careers in program history. In her final season...
Sunshine and smoky skies to end the week
After yesterday's showers and thunderstorms for parts of the state, expect a quieter day today. Mostly sunny skies are expected today with moderate levels of humidity. There will be quite a bit of smoke in the sky, which will make for filtered sunshine throughout the day. Today's smoke is not expected to impact air quality at the surface.
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