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Masuk Class President Ariq Rahman goes to Washington
Ariq Rahman, a rising senior and class president at Masuk High School, recently won an election to serve as Connecticut’s lieutenant governor and, rather than resting on his laurels, the ambitious young politician traveled to Washington, D.C., where he is now seeking to expand his influence at the federal level.
Atty. Gen. Tong sues SunRun, Bright Planet and Elevate for ‘deceptive, unlawful solar panel sales tactics’
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a lawsuit on Friday against SunRun Inc., SunRun Installation Services, Bright Planet Solar, Inc., Elevate Solar Solutions LLC and salespeople Dakota Grumet and Sierra Howes. In a release, Tong accuses the companies and individuals named in the lawsuit of deceptive,...
Quaker Hill Marine veteran, business owner receives specialized electronics from Mystic-based nonprofit
MYSTIC, Conn. — A Marine Corps veteran from Quaker Hill was recently awarded high security electronics and an HVAC system from Work Vessels for Vets, a Mystic nonprofit that provides equipment to injured U.S. military veterans who are operating their own businesses. According to a release this week from...
Connecticut Children’s announces $2 million funding opportunity to reduce violence
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Children’s announced a funding opportunity on Thursday that will split $2 million among local agencies looking to facilitate community violence intervention and prevention efforts. According to a release, Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center is excited to announce a Request for Proposals for community-based agencies...
Jacob Pebley Takes 100 Back Title at Connecticut Senior Champs; Lilly Archibald Drops Big PBs
Rice commit Lily Archibald won five individual events and swam four lifetime bests at the Connecticut Senior Long Course Championships. Wesleyan University Freeman Athletic Building, Middletown, Connecticut. Long Course Meters (50m) One of the best tools in the toolbox for a young coach without a big resume is the ability...
Middlesex County Food Truck Festival
Welcome to The 2024 Middlesex County Food Truck Festival taking place at the Beautiful Peckham Park in Middlefield!!!! 20 of New Englands best food trucks come together along with over 50 small businesses cooking and selling everything and anything imaginable!!! Eat your way through the day with us at this free admission & Free parking Event July 20th 10-7 and July 21st 10-6!!!!
Bill’s Seafood Grants Scholarships to Local Student-Athletes
The Bill’s Seafood Scholarship Committee would like to congratulate the 2024 scholarship recipients. The recipients include Emma Bransfield of Westbrook, Clara Shea of Valley Regional, Carlina Castro of Old Saybrook, Madelyn Sacta-Guartazacca of Clinton, Olivia Palumbo of Westbrook, Elliot Koplas of Westbrook, Liam Welch of Valley Regional, Robert Estabrook of Clinton, and Brayden Cody of Old Saybrook.
Westbrook Mall Developers Pitch Benefits to Skeptics
WESTBROOK — Donald Poland pitched Westbrook residents on the benefits of a project to convert the ailing local outlet mall into a complex of 695 apartments and townhouses, retail space and a 100-room... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
Bicyclist seriously injured in crash on Route 316 in Hebron
A bicyclist has serious injuries after a crash on Route 316 in Hebron on Sunday afternoon. Troopers said they responded to Route 316 around 1 p.m. after getting a report of a collision involving a car and a bicycle. State police later determined that the incident only involved a bicyclist....
CT city explores revolutionary plan for dealing with homelessness
Homeless residents at a long-standing Connecticut encampment expected to be evicted this week, but instead of sending in cleanup crews, city officials are exploring something new — a direct encampment-to-housing model that could revolutionize the region’s response to unsheltered homelessness. Since its debut in Connecticut at the start of 2024, the barrier-breaking model has successfully ...
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