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Acclaimed Americana artist Sarah Jarosz coming to the United Theatre on Labor Day weekend
For the past 15 years, Sarah Jarosz has been one of the most talented artists within the Americana music realm. The Austin, Texas native has exhibited the ability to transition between the styles of folk, country and bluegrass and she’s currently expanding her creative scope. This is evident in her latest album “Polaroid Lovers”, which came out back in January via Rounder Records. As part of an extensive tour in support of the release, Jarosz and her band are going to be performing at the United Theatre on 5 Canal Street in Westerly on September 1. BB Wisely, which is a trio featuring Bridget Kearney from the Brooklyn based and Boston bred soul-pop act Lake Street Dive, will be opening up the evening at 7:30 p.m.
Meriden Police get new therapy dog
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Meriden Police have a new partner on the force. John is the department’s first therapy dog. He’ll be going to schools to calm kids, crime scenes and also help with officers who may be suffering from trauma on the job. Officer Stephanie Masella is John’s handler, and John came to her in […]
Family makes renewed plea as Billy Smolinski missing person case marks 20 years
Saturday marks 20 years since Billy Smolinski went missing from his home on Holly Street in Waterbury. The date was Aug. 24, 2004. Decades later, some are still searching and they say areas of interest are some of the same areas impacted by recent flooding. It’s leading to a call...
Project of the Month: Commercial Service Realty and The Legacy Group continue work on Riverwalk Berlin Apartments
Berlin, CT The Riverwalk Berlin Apartments project is set to redefine modern living in this quaint New England town. Developed by Peter Daddeo, owner of Commercial Service Realty, this ambitious project comprises 200 apartments ranging from studios to spacious two-bedroom units. The venture promises not only to enhance the local housing market but also to introduce a new standard of luxury and convenience to the community.
Central Connecticut State University shines light on sustainability with campus additions
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Central Connecticut State University is going to great lengths to support its sustainability goals. According to the university, this semester, visitors to Devil’s Den will see what appears to be a blue picnic table outside the main entrance. Beneath its roof, which is a set of solar panels, lie seats and several outlets to provide students a recharge area for their mobile devices.
82-year-old killed in crash that closed Long Hill Road along Route 80 in Guilford
GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — One woman died and another person was injured in a crash near Long Hill Rd. along Route 80 Saturday morning, according to the Guilford Police Department. The crash was reported at 11:45 a.m. and involved two vehicles. Police arrived at the 1600 block of Rt. 80 to find two people that […]
$35M Guilford Waterfront Estate Includes Stonehenge Replica, Go-Kart Track
Anyone looking for a $35 million Connecticut estate with the mystery and awe of a prehistoric megalithic structure and an adjacent go-kart track is in luck. A New Haven County waterfront home at 215 Uncas Point Road in Guilford is one of the more unique homes on the market. The...
Kelly Canavan Joins Sotheby’s International Realty in the Hamptons
Get In-Depth Insights and Exclusive Content Delivered Direct to You. Kelly Canavan has joined Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR) as the full-time manager of the Hamptons Brokerages. Through a collaborative senior management partnership, Canavan and Nanette Hansen will strategically co-lead the three offices in Bridgehampton, East Hampton and Southampton, according...
Southbury man with sawed-off shotguns and silencers is sentenced
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Southbury man was sentenced on Thursday in Hartford to five years in federal prison for illegally possessing sawed-off shotguns and silencers, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Anthony Englehardt, 44, will have his prison sentence followed by three years of supervised...
Local farm in Bethlehem doing their part to help victims impacted by flooding
BETHLEHEM, CT (WFSB) - Communities are continuing to pitch in for those affected by Sunday’s historic floods. Local businesses and area residents joined together at March Farm in Bethlehem to do their part as well. The farm has held a concert series for four years with a local band...
Oxford church provides sanctuary during Sunday's damaging storm
Providing refuge during an uncertain time. A local church in Oxford was a place of shelter for people stranded during Sunday’s storm. The pastor said providing a safe place is what they’re there for. Sunday’s storm in Oxford was a treacherous time for drivers. That included Reverend Karen...
Borer joins Laborers Local Union 455 to give out backpacks to K-12 students
WEST HAVEN, Aug. 23, 2024 — (Pictured): Mayor Dorinda Borer and City Council Chairman Nicholas A. Pascale, D-at large, hand out a free backpack to Carrigan Intermediate School seventh grader Zuhaib Shah of Savin Rock Communities’ Spring Heights Apartments on Glade Street on Friday, Aug. 23. At least...
Interview: Two-time Puerto Rican Olympian India Pagán talks the 2024 Games and other basketball experiences
Swish Appeal is thrilled to share this conversation with with India Pagán. The New London, CT basketball legend—who was selected as the city’s best player of the 2010s—is a two-time Olympian with the Puerto Rico National Team. Pagán played for Stony Brook Seawolves for five years, then moved to Germany and Czechia. She is now in Puerto Rico; we actually got to talk a day before her flight.
New London looks to cut down on syringe litter
Aug. 22—NEW LONDON — Needle disposal containers have been installed in two public parks this week, with several more of the dark green metal boxes set to be added in other city locations. The boxes in Williams and McDonald parks operate like biohazard versions of drop mailboxes, with "SHARPS" emblazoned on pull-out drawers where used syringes can be placed inside and locked away until their ...
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