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Man hospitalized after being struck by lightning in Colchester
COLCHESTER, CT (WFSB) – A man was taken to the hospital after he was struck by lighting in Colchester on Wednesday evening, according to fire officials. Colchester Fire Chief Steven Hoffman said it happened on Orchard Farms Road. The 34-year-old was conscious and alert but had chest pain, Hoffman...
Public safety concerns close Glastonbury’s Cotton Hollow Preserve
GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Public safety concerns have closed Cotton Hollow Preserve in Glastonbury until further notice. A post on the town’s Facebook page announced that the Cotton Hollow Preserve will be closed as of July 16. The closure is due to public safety concerns after crowds gathered Sunday, illegally drinking, smoking marijuana and leaving […]
Public Hearing on New Retail Cannabis Regulations Aug. 7
The Westbrook Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7, to open a public hearing over proposed changes to the zoning regulations that would prohibit retail marijuana in the Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD). In 2022, the commission passed a zoning regulation allowing retail marijuana stores by special...
SCC Hosts 9th Annual Women of Excellence Awards at Woodwinds Aug. 13
The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its 9th Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon, Tuesday, August 13 at Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Road, Branford. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the event will promptly start at 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m.. This event honors women from the towns of Branford, Guilford and North Branford who have made contributions in the worlds of business, philanthropy, education, finance, the arts, public service, and community.
Former Christmas Tree Shops location in CT to be reborn as another store
A large Connecticut retail space that has sat vacant since the former tenant announced bankruptcy last year is slated to become a popular craft store. The former Christmas Tree Shops, located at 120 Hale Road in Manchester, will become a Hobby Lobby, according to Atlantic Retail, the broker representing the owner of the property. The company’s existing location at 241 Buckland St., will be ...
Dozens of ATV and dirt bike riders took over streets from Hartford to New Haven, police say
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Dozens of ATVs and dirt bikes descended on an Elm City neighborhood over the weekend. These street takeovers are nothing new. They are an ongoing issue seen all over the state. The latest happened near the New Haven-Woodbridge line. At the intersection of Whalley Avenue...
Norwich officer accused of shoplifting at Walmart
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — An officer with the Norwich Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of stealing food from a Walmart. Megan Crawford is a member of the patrol division, according to Norwich Police Chief Patrick Daley. She’s been with the department for three years and is now the subject […]
7 displaced after New London kitchen fire
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — A kitchen fire at a New London residence left seven people displaced early Wednesday morning, according to New London fire officials. Officials said they were dispatched to the 90 block of Blinman Street around 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke showing from the front door. All occupants made it […]
In A Minute: DeNegre Invites Shoreline Neighbors to Guilford Craft Expo
Vivika DeNegre wonders if her shoreline neighbors in Branford and North Branford are as excited as she is to live minutes away from one of the most successful and longest-running craft shows in America — and one of New England’s premiere shows — the Guilford Craft Expo, which welcomes over 7,000 visitors annually.
Newtown woman accused of stealing over $132K in antiques from Cornwall home
CORNWALL, Conn. (WTNH) — A 39-year-old woman is facing charges after stealing more than $132,000 in antiques from a home in Cornwall, according to Connecticut State Police. Jessica Ann Thompson, of Newtown, has been charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree larceny, with the property being worth possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars. She stole paintings, […]
Avon’s Connor Harris selected to play in Sunday’s NECBL All-Star Game
GROTON, July 16, 2024 – The Mystic Schooners scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat the Valley Blue Sox, 8-3 on Tuesday night in New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Fitch High. Avon High graduate Connor Harris got the start for Mystic (18-14)...
What will happen downtown if suggestions from Norwich mobility study are implemented?
If the city follows its consultant's recommendation, the bridges on West Main Street and West Side Boulevard will become two-way. The recommendation is part of a mobility study being conducted by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. to improve pedestrian and bicyclist conditions in the city. Senior Transportation Planner Dan Amstutz of VHB...
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