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Meriden’s historic player piano factory to become affordable housing
A Meriden factory, where the world’s first prominent player piano was manufactured, will receive new life in the form of affordable housing. The Aeolian Company factory opened on Tremont Street in Meriden in 1887. It made self-playing pianos, before the record player took over. With demand dwindling, the company...
Mystic Aquarium to release four rescued seals on Thursday
MYSTIC, Conn. (WLNE) — Mystic Aquarium announced today on Facebook that they will be releasing four rescued seals back into the wild on Thursday. The event is open to the public and will take place at Hammonasset Beach in Madison, Conn. on Thursday, July 25 at 9 a.m.
Writing And Family At Breakwater Books
Julie Fitzpatrick of Guilford and David Fitzpatrick of Middletown, who are siblings, will have a discussion on Monday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at Breakwater Books, 81 Whitfield Street, Guilford. The event will feature Wolf-Boy by David Fitzpatrick, a coming of age story set in Provincetown, Truro, and Dennis Cape...
Irish in the PLL: Week Six Recap
With All-Star Weekend officially in the books (East defeated West 15-12), regular season play resumed this weekend, with all eight teams playing on July 20 in Fairfield, Connecticut. In game one, the Denver Outlaws took on the Philadelphia Waterdogs in a game both teams needed to win. The Outlaws fell...
Revised Plans Introduced for former Regal Cinemas Site in Branford
A revised set of applications for the proposed redevelopment of the Regal Cinemas site at 329 East Main Street are currently being reviewed by the Branford Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), which plans to pick up the discussion at its next meeting. During a public hearing on July 18, the...
Sammy Hagar and special guest Loverboy at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Join Chaz Wednesday, July 24 at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater before SAMMY HAGAR The Best of All Worlds Tour with special guest Loverboy. Stop by the PLR Tent and enter to win lunch for a year from Duchess Restaurants. We’ll also have PLR prizes and your chance to win other concert tickets!
38-year-old man died in serious bike accident
HEBRON, CT (WFSB) - A bicyclist has died from serious injuries in an accident on Sunday afternoon. A passerby had discovered an unattended bicycle against a guardrail and a man lying in the woods. The Good Samaritan applied a tourniquet to the bicyclist’s leg to help stabilize him. The...
Town of East Lyme introduced Percy, the therapy dog
EAST LYME, CT (WFSB) - Percy has officially been named the comfort and therapy dog for the town of East Lyme as of Monday morning. In his new role, Percy will attend most community outreach events and will be available to provide support and comfort to the public during times of tragedy.
Bridgeport’s Dr. Doolittle, Gregg Dancho, Announces Zoo Retirement After 45 years
Genial, sharp-witted, community and media accessible, Gregg Dancho has invested nearly 50 years of his life at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo transforming a troubled relic into a modern, accredited family destination with a culture on North and South American attractions focused on education, care and conservation, has announced his retirement.
Preston Man Dies After Rolling Classic Convertible Off Retaining Wall
The crash occurred in New London County around 9:30 a.m., Sunday, July 21, in Preston near 194 Middle Road. According to the Connecticut State Police, Kraid Bressette, age 60, of New London County in Preston, died after he drove his convertible into the northbound grassy roadside and onto a stone retaining wall before rolling on its right side.
IDs Released For Danbury Men Who Drowned In Candlewood Lake
The bodies of Danbury residents Muzha Medardo Vayancela, age 26, and Loja Klever Guanuchi, age 36, were recovered by divers on Thursday, July 18, said Ethan Van Ness with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on Friday, July 19. Vayancela and Guanuchi jumped into the water of...
'I’ve always dreamed about winning': First-time champion crowned at Norwich Invitational
NORWICH - A few seconds after clinching the 98th Norwich Invitational golf championship on the 17th hole, Christian Jensen hugged his parents in an emotional embrace you would see when a PGA golfer wins the Masters or U.S. Open for the first time. For Jensen, winning his first Norwich Invite championship was tantamount to winning a major. ...
Well-known CT Democrat seeking old Senate seat after prison; Opponent says he is ‘relic of the past’
He once declared himself to be “the Moses of my people.” He served nearly five years in federal prison and a halfway house after pleading guilty to bribery and other crimes in a corruption scandal as a convicted felon. Now, Democrat Ernie Newton is battling to get his old Senate seat back in the Democratic primary on Aug. 13 Bridgeport. Known as one of the most colorful and quotable state ...
Waterford police seeks assistance to identify Target shoplifter
WATERFORD, CT (WFSB) - Waterford police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a local Target store. On July 14, 2024, around 4:47 p.m., the suspect reportedly entered the Target store and stole approximately $700 worth of merchandise, including a hoverboard and a scooter.
Year of the Quarterback, Part 5: Sacred Heart football excited to have Poochie Snyder
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around tremendous high school quarterbacks fighting to find the field in college. This is the fifth article in the first wave. Jim Tressel has seen a million quarterbacks, but few like this one, he was told. ...
Kimco Heads Back to P&Z Tonight with Approval from the Inland Wetlands Commission
Kimco’s proposal to redevelop the southern half of its Wilton Center campus (at 21 River Rd.) into a five-story, 169-unit mixed-use complex moved one step closer to the finish line on Thursday, July 11, when the Inland Wetlands Commission voted to approve the application. The project is currently being reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and could go to public comment and even a vote by P&Z as early as tonight, Monday, July 22.
NBPD Ribbon Cutting Opens State-of-the-Art Facility
On July 17, community stakeholders and supporters came out to celebrate the new North Branford Police Department (NBPD) facility, fulfilling a long-term goal for the town. A crowd of supporters cheered when local, state, and federal officials joined NBPD members to cut the police tape at a grand opening celebration for the state-of-the art building.
Saved but not sorry: Waterford emergency crews rescue dog stuck in recliner couch
WATERFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — First responders worked a unique case Saturday when a dog managed to get stuck inside a recliner. Using their tools, Waterford firefighters helped Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control get the dog out of the motorized recliner couch and back to his family, happy to see him safe again. “Judging by his expression, […]
Numbers Climbing as Dozens Already Registered to Participate in Bridgeport's Annual Citywide Yard Sale
It’s been several weeks since the City of Bridgeport has announced it will once again be holding the annual Citywide Yard Sale. And once again, the interest in homes participating is strong. Community Development Director Andrea Kerr said dozens of homes have already been signed up to be included...
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