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Five-Term Tax Collector Resigns
The Board of Selectmen is poised to appoint a new tax collector after receiving the resignation of long-time tax collector Michele Nuhn. Nuhn's last day will be Friday, July 5. The resignation was announced in a posting on the town website, and according to the town charter, the BOS has...
More evaluation ordered for Mass. stabbing suspect linked to Deep River homicide
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts individual charged with assault with intent to murder after six people, including four girls at a movie theater, were stabbed and wounded in separate attacks, has been re-committed to Bridgewater State Hospital for further evaluation on criminal responsibility. A judge ordered the extended evaluation after Jared Ravizza, 26, of Chilmark, […]
PHOTOS: Lavenders are in bloom at CT farm
Visitors spend time at Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth on Monday, July 1, 2024. The farm is celebrating its 10th year and is open to visitors seven days a week from 10am to 4pm through the blossom season. ©2024 Hartford Courant. Visit courant.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley Announces 2024 Nursing Scholarship Award Recipients
Press Release from Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley. In honor of the late Judith McCann Heiser of Ivoryton, the Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley (VNLV) have awarded their 2024 nursing scholarship to three local applicants. This year’s scholarship recipients are Loretta Cecchini and Jessica Stoetzle of Chester and Taylor Festa of Old Saybrook.
Knights of Columbus St. George Council #3928 Presents 2024 Scholarships
Press Release from Knights of Columbus St. George Council #3928. The Knights of Columbus St. George Council #3928 in Guilford is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2024 scholarships. The recipients of this year’s scholarships are Brady Hallihan, Nolan Stankewich, and Noah Pakutka. All three recipients have earned a $1,000 scholarship for their outstanding academic service in the community and their Faith in Action achievements and dedication.
Epke Selected to 2024 US U20 Women’s National Team
SPARKS, Md. – James Madison lacrosse attacker Maddie Epke has been selected to the 2024 US U20 Women's National Team, as announced by USA Lacrosse on Tuesday. Epke and the team will travel to Hong Kong, China to compete in the 2024 Women's U20 Championship from August 15 to August 25. The competition field consists of 20 teams from different countries around the world.
Monkey found in Old Saybrook backyard
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WTNH) — This story is bananas! A small marmoset variant was found in a shed in Old Saybrook on Monday night around 6 p.m., according to officials with the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). A resident of the home and a neighbor discovered it after spotting what they believed to […]
Early onset Alzheimer's patient regains hope thanks to clinical trials, changing mindset
Lauralee Denler, 60, goes for a run on her long, winding driveway in Old Saybrook to train for a 5K. Her wife Tara Milardo runs with her, cheering her on. A year ago, Denler was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s, a term used by physicians when the disease is diagnosed under the age of 65.
Grant Received for Saybrook Point Sidewalks
The Board of Finance has approved an appropriation of $366,000 for a state grant that will pay for the construction of sidewalks in Saybrook Point, including the former Dock and Dine property and Gardiners Park. According to First Selectmen Carl Fortuna, “The grant will pay for a sidewalk from Mini...
Third Annual Chautauqua Series Starts July 10th
To promote civic dialogue and educate residents on different issues affecting the community, the Clinton Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has scheduled four weekly lectures to be held through July at the Henry Carter Hull Library starting Wednesday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. The third annual Clinton Old Fashioned Chautauqua Series...
AG Tong probes Capulet Fest, which was moved and scaled back with little notice
AG William Tong is investigating as ticketholders for last weekend’s Capulet Fest music event have been trying to get their money back after the festival was moved to an alternate location without much notice, scaled back and eventually shortened.
Social media scam targets CT residents seeking affordable housing
A Connecticut housing aid group is alerting residents of a scam targeting those in need of low-income housing. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) was first made aware last week of a fake Facebook page pretending to be the group. The Authority is a quasi-public agency that helps fund and connect residents with low and middle income housing programs.
Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in RI.
Bob's Stores is closing all of its stores, including the 1400 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston location. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led to the...
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