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Sound Bites: Sailfest returns for 45th year
Good morning — At least 200,000 people were estimated to attend Sailfest — the largest maritime summer event in southeastern Connecticut — over the weekend. The two-day event, which turned 45 this year, drew visitors from across Connecticut and the surrounding New England states for more than 200 street vendors, offering food, arts and crafts and the region’s largest fireworks display.
What’s Right With Schools: Summer program at Collinsville Canoe & Kayak gets kids learning on the water
COLLINSVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — Books down, paddles in! Students are on the water for the summer in Collinsville. “They come out here and learn how to kayak, canoe, paddleboard, we play games, we explore the Farmington River. It’s just a great way to get kids outside, get them moving, learn about the river and the […]
Police: 2 arrested after gunpoint robbery at motel
CROMWELL, Conn. (WFSB) - Two were arrested after a gunpoint robbery in Cromwell, police say. It occurred on Tuesday at the Super 8 Motel on Industrial Park Road. After the incident, the victim described the suspects, and then they were detained. They were identified as Trevor Simms, age 28, of...
Glastonbury’s Cotton Hollow Preserve closed due to public safety issues
GLASTONBURY, CT (WFSB) - The Cotton Hollow Preserve in Glastonbury was closed due to public safety issues, the town announced. There was no word on when it would reopen. The closure order was issued on Tuesday, and town officials said they would monitor the situation. While the exact reason for...
Convicted felon among 3 arrested following cafe search in Meriden
MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) - Three people, including a convicted felon, were arrested following the execution of a search warrant inside cafe in Meriden. Raphael Jacobs, 41, the felon, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, police said. Stephen Jenkins, 38, and Alyssa Clausell, 26, were arrested for interfering with...
Push to increase protections for workers in the heat
(WFSB) - There’s a push to increase protections for workers in the heat. This comes at a time where we’re seeing hot temperatures that can quickly turn dangerous if the right measures are not taken. Bulkeley High School in Hartford is undergoing a massive renovation. Workers have been...
VIP Tires & Service, Joe’s Tire Shop launch customer appreciation promotions
Joe’s Tire Shop and VIP Tires & Service hosted a customer appreciation event on July 10 in Waterbury, Connecticut. The event marked the start of promotions running through Aug. 21. The promotions include $50 off any service costing more than $100 and “Oil Changes for Education,” where all proceeds from Valvoline oil changes, priced at $10, will be donated to Waterbury Public Schools. Diesel oil changes are not included in the promotion.
Connecticut Families: 9-year-old singer-songwriter provides comfort when performing her special songs
GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A small girl with a big voice and an even larger heart. A 9-year-old singer-songwriter from Guilford is sparking emotion with her meaningful work. She’s only 9-years-old, but Remy Adair can belt out a tune and play the piano like a pro. “I was looking for an instrument to play with […]
CT State Troopers monitor CTfastrak and CTrail under new security program
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) has dedicated four state troopers to monitor CTfastrak and the CTrail Hartford Line as part of a pilot security program, according to DOT’s annual Customer Experience Action Plan progress report and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) obtained by Inside Investigator through a freedom of information request. Under the MOU between […] The post CT State Troopers monitor CTfastrak and CTrail under new security program appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Public safety concerns close Cotton Hollow Preserve in Glastonbury
Public safety concerns have closed Cotton Hollow Preserve in Glastonbury until further notice. In a Facebook post from the town, as of July 16, the Cotton Hollow Preserve will be closed. The town said the closure is due to public safety concerns, but did not give any additional details. While...
Lamont provides $1.7M for Borer, Cavallaro collaboration for school conversion to community center
WEST HAVEN, July 16, 2024 — (Pictured): Gov. Ned Lamont is joined by Mayor Dorinda Borer, right, on Friday, July 12, to announce $1.7 million in state bond funding to convert the former Anna V. Molloy Elementary School at 255 Meloy Road into a community center to provide services and programs for seniors, veterans and youths.
EBT Card Holders Will Receive $3 Admission To The Mark Twain House & Museum Via Museums For All Initiative
The Mark Twain House & Museum, located at 351 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, CT, announced its participation in Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children's Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
Five hurt in Route 2 Stonington crash; road closed
STONINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Five people were hurt in a crash that closed Route 2 in Stonington on Tuesday morning. Stonington police confirmed to Channel 3 that Route 2 was closed at Interstate 95. They expected the road to remain closed for several hours. The I-95 north exit 92 off...
Tradesup youth workshop in plumbing Saturday
KENT–Tradesup! will present a free trades educational program on plumbing Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Eric Sloane Museum, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd. Participants will experience S.T.E.A.M-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning through this hands-on workshop. It is open to young people ages 10 to 17.
What are former Springfield Central stars rated in EA College Football 25?
After over a decade of waiting, a new college football video game has finally arrived. EA College Football 25 was made available for early access on Monday, allowing gamers the opportunity to play as their favorite school, build a program into a dynasty or create a player and work toward winning the Heisman Trophy. The game will be made available worldwide on Saturday.
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