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With pickleball craze in full swing, developer proposes 12-court facility alongside CT Marriott
The latest entrant in Connecticut’s hot pickleball market is a developer looking to build a two-story, nearly 16,000-square-foot facility in Windsor. Jeffrey Morneau envisions 12 courts for pickleball and one for the racquet sport padel, all in a new building to be constructed alongside the Marriott near I-91. Morneau needs town approval to move forward; the planning and zoning commission ...
Dom Amore: CCSU football team ventures to Yale Bowl in search of history
NEW BRITAIN — Central Connecticut was on the cusp of a rare victory, an FCS school traveling and playing up a level to face an FBS opponent. And when Paul Marsh Jr. caught a touchdown pass, the Blue Devils led UMass in the second half on Sept. 21. They led, in fact, until the final moments before losing, 35-31. “I was pretty disappointed because I didn’t think we played very well, we made a ...
Connecticut Families: Berlin High Schooler organizes volleyball game for domestic violence awareness
BERLIN, Conn. (WTNH) — “My Capstone actually came from my mom’s idea,” said Charley Carlson. Women’s sports are important to this 17-year-old as are women’s rights and her senior project at Berlin High School incorporates both of these passions. “I want to help the community in any way I can and I feel like this is […]
Lori Riley: The Warriors of Graceland remember their fiery, beloved coach
The first time I saw Nancy Grace, I was afraid to interview her. It was 1989, my first year at the Hartford Courant. I was sent to cover the Class S field hockey state semifinal. Canton, coached by Grace, was playing Granby, its archrival, coached by Dot Johnson. Granby won and went on to the state finals. I couldn’t look away from Grace the entire game; she yelled at her players, yelled at ...
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