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Message from Board of Trustees Chair Daniel Toscano
On behalf of UConn’s Board of Trustees, I write to join President Maric in welcoming you back to our campuses for the start of the fall semester if you’ve been away and in welcoming our newest arrivals: the class of 2028. Like so many in our community, the...
Scammers are impersonating electric utility employees, consumer protection warns
(WFSB) - Scammers are posing as Eversource employees, according to the state Department of Consumer Protection. The DCP said it received multiple reports of calls to consumers where scammers offered discounts on electric rates. It said United Illuminating customers should be aware of the scam as well. “Scammers know you...
Dental Class of 2028 is Ready for the Next Chapter
The White Coat Ceremony is a longstanding tradition in the School of Dental Medicine that welcomes a new class of students into the profession of dental medicine. Excitement filled the Academic Rotunda as the incoming Class of 2028, made up of 51 students, participated in this tradition surrounded by faculty, staff, alumni, and loved ones.
First day of school in Worcester: Youngsters return; drone video inside new Doherty High
WORCESTER ― Worcester attracted plenty of attention Monday morning, as it was one of the first school districts in the state where students returned to school. Students and administrators gathered outside Nelson Place Elementary School on a picturesque August morning to begin the long pursuit of another school year. ...
AI being introduced into classrooms in South Windsor
For the first time ever, South Windsor teachers and students will have access to a new AI (artificial intelligence) platform in school called "Magic School." It’s a platform that teachers and students in "AI squads" tested during the last school year before rolling it out to everyone this school year.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. Representatives from the city also regularly attend these neighborhood meetings. There are over 50...
Top stories from The016.com, Sunday, August 25th
Experience the pulse of Worcester at your fingertips! Explore The016.com, the premier destination for the freshest and most extensive news coverage in town. Sign up today and stay ahead of the curve! Register now!. In The News. >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 83 today in Worcester. -When...
Some students head back-to-school in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Some Hartford Public School students will start heading back to class this morning They’re considered to be the students in “transitional” grades, which are Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade. High school students get to sleep in another day. Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez is the superintendent of Hartford Public Schools. She said the […]
Granby man arrested after 30 shots fired during neighbor dispute
GRANBY, Conn. (WTNH) — Granby police say one person was arrested after upwards of 30 discharged gunshots were found after a dispute between neighbors. The gunfire was reported on Morningside Drive around 7:30 p.m. Police said 30-year-old Stephen Gilbert was taken into custody and charged with: No injuries have been reported, according to police. This […]
Man accused of causing crash that killed 10-year-old in Plainville to face judge
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WLNE) — A man from Oxford accused of causing a crash that killed a 10-year-old on Saturday in Plainville will be arraigned in Wrentham District Court today. According to Massachusetts State Police, 42-year-old Michael Escolas was traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 1 South...
South Windsor officials say tax abatements help bring and retain businesses while growing tax base
SOUTH WINDSOR — Town officials say tax abatements have proven successful in South Windsor and that the number of approved abatements has been generally stable despite recent scrutiny from residents. Once a talking point for Republican candidates who now represent the Town Council's majority, elected officials in April unanimously...
Wine Wizards Expands St. Agrestis Lineup
Wine Wizards expanded its offerings from Brooklyn-based St. Agrestis with its nonalcoholic offshoot line: Phony Negroni, Phony Mezcal Negroni and Amaro Falso. St. Agrestis offers a line of Italian aperitivos and digestifs, celebrating the traditions of Italian spirits using old-world methods and real herbs, spices and citrus. The nonalcoholic version is created for fans of the flavors in ready-to-drink classic cocktails. Like its spirited counterparts, Phony Negroni, Phony Mezcal Negroni and Amaro Falso each meld all-natural citrus, botanical and herbal ingredients but embrace alternative extraction techniques and carbonation to replicate the negroni’s bitter profile.
Litchfield Distillery Showcased at Hartford Cocktail Competition
Slocum & Sons hosted a cocktail competition featuring Litchfield Distillery spirits at The 196 Club in Hartford on July 15. Nine local bartenders competed in two rounds to create their best cocktails for judges featuring Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin, Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Agave Spirits. Judges Joel Russell, Sales Representative, Slocum & Sons; Dustin Amore, Bar Manager, Little River Restoratives; and Douglas Maloney, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery, evaluated each cocktail, with three winners named as the evening closed: first place: Alexandra Leone, Crush Wine Bar; second place: Kyle Sundland, Union Kitchen; and third place: Zachary O’Brien, Max Fish. Litchfield Distillery is celebrating its 10th year crafting its Connecticut-made spirits. Using Connecticut-grown grains, its award-winning spirits include several bourbon whiskeys, flavored bourbons, rye whiskey, vodkas, gins and agave spirits. It also produces ready-to-drink cocktail cans, as well as bottled Manhattan and Old Fashioned cocktails.
Vaughn Grissom blasts grand slam, WooSox roll past Norfolk
Justin Hagenman fired six shutout innings and Vaughn Grissom belted a grand slam as the Worcester Red Sox (28-22)/(63-62) won 13-0 over the Norfolk Tides (21-30)/(57-69) on Sunday afternoon at Harbor Park Stadium. After their seven-game winning streak was snapped on Saturday, the WooSox’ series finale win was their 13th...
Elm Electrical hosts signing day for former co-op students beginning careers
WESTFIELD — Elm Electrical hosted a co-op signing day on Aug. 20 at its training facility at 21 Cycle St., Westfield. The event brought together new hires, their families, company leaders and community partners to formally welcome three former co-op students to the Elm Electrical team. Dylan Morgan and...
Medical Notes: Aug. 26, 2024
WILBRAHAM – Rick’s Place provides free, peer grief support groups for youth (ages 5-18) and their caregivers. Rick’s Place offers young people and their families a place to remember their loved ones and to avoid the sense of isolation that such losses can produce Rick’s Place was established in 2007, in memory of Rick Thorpe, who died in Tower Two of the World Trade Center on 9/11. This is for young people and their families from all over Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut and offered at no charge. To participate in these free grief support programs provided by Rick’s Place, email info@ricksplacema.org or call 413-279-2010.
Arts Beat: Singing quartet to bring opera favorites, Broadway hits to Westfield
The Academy of Music Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season in Northampton. Season highlights include Bomba de Aqui, performing Puerto Rican music and dance on Oct. 12, followed by the political satire troupe the Capitol Fools on Oct. 20 (they’re former members of the Capitol Steps). “Letters Aloud,” a reading of correspondence by influential people, will be there Oct. 26. “Generic Male,” the Off-Broadway comedy, comes to Noho on March 1, followed by the Best of Valley Voices Story Slam, April 23. For details: www.aomtheater.com.
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