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DEEP adds state forest to places where alcohol is banned
NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - A state forest has been added to a list where alcohol has been banned. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it imposed a temporary alcohol ban for Naugatuck State Forest. The forest was added to seven state recreation areas where bans were previously...
Patrons swarm to beaches for Fourth of July festivities
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State beaches were busy on the Fourth of July as thousands of people enjoyed a wide range of outdoor activities along the shoreline. Surf, sand, sun and cookouts had folks fired up for the ‘Fourth. “[We have] hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs, chicken, pasta salad,” said Wanda Kelly, of New Haven. Other holiday […]
Avelo Airlines doubles flights to Puerto Rico, extends scheduling dates for all destinations
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Avelo Airlines representatives Wednesday announced they’re extending the airlines’ East Coast flight schedule through January, allowing people to book further out. In Connecticut, fliers out of Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) can now book flights through Jan. 7, instead of the previous limit of Nov. 6. Representatives wanted to give […]
What 4th of July food can your dog eat?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People will be firing up those grills for the Fourth of July, but it’s important to know what foods your pet can and cannot eat. The smell of those hamburgers and hot dogs is enticing, not only to us, but to our pets, as well. Small, unseasoned pieces of hamburger, […]
Unnamed benefactor improves conditions for Norwalk’s strays
Stray or lost animals will have a more comfortable stay in Norwalk thanks to an unnamed benefactor who bequeathed $331,000 to the City to improve its pound. Police Chief James Walsh outlined the proposed enhancements, made by the animal control officers, at a meeting of the Norwalk Land Use and Building Management Committee last week.
Community Asked to Aid in Finding Lost Aussiedoodle
A Bridgeport family is hoping you can assist them in locating their dog that broke away from its tie Wednesday evening, July 3. The dog in question is an Aussiedoodle. He is from the West Philadelphia Avenue area. The dog has a orange collar. The hair is short, similar to...
State parks and beaches expected to be packed for the 4th of July
(WFSB) - Many people will be celebrating America’s birthday at the beach, and we have some great reminders to make it a smooth day for your family. Eyewitness News stopped by Silver Sands State Park in Milford, where it will be packed on Thursday. Families are making sure they...
Birds found an improbable home next to a Market Basket parking lot. Now they’re gone.
Caelin Graber is now banned from entering the Market Basket grocery store in Milford, so she has to conduct an interview from across the street. “This was my Market Basket that I shopped at regularly,” she says, ducking into some shade on a recent sunny afternoon. Nearby, cars and...
Coop Connection Rent the Chicken
In the heart of modern homesteading and community camaraderie lies a unique venture hatched from the age-old desire for simplicity and a closer bond with nature – Rent The Chicken (rentthechicken.com). With Jenn Tompkins and her husband Phil at the helm, this quirky endeavor sprang to life during their migration from city living to Pennsylvania countryside bliss – igniting a passion for renting feathered friends that would soon have communities clucking with excitement.
Monkey found in Old Saybrook backyard finds temporary home at Beardsley Zoo
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — The marmoset monkey that was found in a shed in Old Saybrook on Monday has a new temporary home. The primate, which is illegal to own in the state of Connecticut, is under the care of professionals at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport. The monkey is currently in a quarantined environment […]
5 Questions with Ashley Paltauf
AP In my 11 years at the Playhouse, I’ve managed the bar program, concierge and membership services, front-of-house operations, and the development department. While working under Allison Stockel (prior Executive Director), I also supported marketing and production, gaining extensive experience in these departments. I’ve also been involved in overall decision making and strategic oversight.
Pottery Paradise Makes Failing Fun
“I feel like failure is a really bad word, but there’s a lot of failure in pottery,” said Megan Smith, the teacher of Centering With Clay: Focusing on Pottery Foundations, a seven-week-long class for adults at Creative Arts Workshop on Audubon Street. Smith’s goal for the first class...
A&I Techies Brings Down The House
Stormy weather was a challenge. Working with Afropop sensation Dobet Gnahoré was a delight. Arts & Ideas techies offered those takeaways on Monday as they worked hard to dismantle the festival’s main stage on the Green — and reflected on their work coordinating events, arranging sound production, and providing lighting that illuminates the artists for the people of New Haven to see.
Fourth of July reservations full at Squantz Pond State Park
NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield will be closed to those without a reservation on July 4, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The holiday is the first time that park visitors have filled reservations in advance, using the new online...
On July 4, a good day to step back into Westport’s history
WESTPORT — From the Minute Man statue to the place where British soldiers crossed the Aspetuck River — and, yes, where George Washington had a meal — the Jennings Trail links 23 historic spots to step into Westport’s past. And soon there will be four more...
It's a Dog's (and a Cat's) Life
When Kay Gately of Wilton Gayterry Kennels showed a stately Afghan hound and her husband Tom trotted out a sporty Airedale terrier at the 1943 Westminster Dog Show, neither they nor their audience ever considered that the particular breed or even species of their four-legged friends said anything about their own identity or social status. Unlike the Gatelys, who were professional handlers, regular Wiltonians have often judged one another on their pet-keeping practices.
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