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Parathletes find new opportunities with local adaptive sports program
The 2024 Paris Paralympics start this week with the opening ceremony along the Champs-Elysees and competition kicks off on Thursday. There are a handful of athletes from Connecticut who will be representing at the games:. Swimming:. Ali Truwit, Darien. Matthew Torres, Ansonia. Wheelchair Fencing:. Victoria Isaacson, Quinnipiac. Rowing:. Ben Washburn,...
Department of Education data shows improvement in attendance, math & science scores
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The rate of chronic absenteeism across most districts in Connecticut improved last year, according to data released by the Connecticut State Department of Education Tuesday. Chronic absenteeism decreased by 2.3 percent the last school year, going down to 17.7 percent, which means about 11,674 fewer students missed at least 10 percent […]
State Republicans present petition, call for action over increased electric rates
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut Republicans presented a petition and demanded action over a recent dramatic increase in electric rates. Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding and House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora, among others, called for a special session to tackle the issue of customers’ high bills. They participated in...
UConn Leaving the Big East is Bad for College Basketball
The Big 12 and the University of Connecticut are in early talks for the Huskies to join the conference in football in 2031, but all other sports in 2026. The deal is pending approval from Big 12 presidents. The deal, while it may be good for the financial future of...
Essex’s Home Security Program Shows Early Signs of Success
The Knox Box program which was newly implemented by the Essex Fire Department has proven to be a success after just two weeks in operation, according to Fire Marshal John Planas. The ARPA-funded program is receiving more requests by residents to have the Knox Box devices installed at their homes...
Town Council Approves Four New ARPA Projects
In an effort to make sure all available American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds are allocated by the Dec. 31 deadline, the Town Council approved funding for four new projects. In 2022, it was announced that Clinton would receive about $3.8 million of federal money from ARPA to help mitigate the financial effects of the COVID-19 virus.
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