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BUMC Whale of a Sale Rummage Sale Set for Aug. 2-6
Brand-name bags, best-selling books, fine China and everything in between is available for purchase at the Bridgeport United Methodist Church “Whale of a Sale” starting Friday, Aug. 2. “This is the only fundraiser we do, and it benefits so many organizations that help women, children and youth which...
Monroe Police: Burglars smash window to enter Area 51 Smoke Shop
MONROE, CT — Burglars smashed a window by the front door of Area 51 Smoke Shop, 525 Main St., to gain entry, before stealing an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and CBD products, including gummies and oils, early Tuesday morning. An employee of the Starbucks next door...
New Sherman Street bridge in Norwich opens
Jul. 26—NORWICH — More than two years after the busy Sherman Street bridge closed for a $10 million replacement project, it quietly reopened Friday after city crews removed the last barriers. Replacement of the two bridge spans over the Yantic River and an adjacent narrow former mill canal closed the key Sherman Street intersection with Asylum Street, forcing long detours for residents west of ...
Enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter in Connecticut this weekend. The City of Waterbury and Mattatuck Museum are hosting a weekend-long “Harry Pottery Day” welcoming “witches, wizards and muggles alike” to revel in food, drink, arts and games. The event starts Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A map […]
Future use of former New London school property hinges on inspection results
Jul. 26—NEW LONDON — An environmental assessment team in the coming weeks will begin analyzing the former Harbor Elementary School property for hazardous materials, as the city takes the first step toward attracting a developer for the site. The City Council on July 15 approved using $63,700 in federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act monies for a Phase I environmental assessment of the ...
THE FEED: Gym Time in Norwalk and Jurassic Fun in Newtown!
Fridays on The Feed, Kevin and Jenna chat with Megan Schinella about all the fun things to do in Connecticut with the family. You can find Megan on Instagram: @meganschinella. Check out Megan’s picks for this weekend!. 1. Open Gym at Grit Ninja in Norwalk. Date/Time: Saturday, 7/27, 10:00-11:00...
New Norwich adult education program combines English learning and career readiness
Since Norwich Adult Education often has a long wait list, three former instructors from there wanted to offer their own program. Rose City Learning Center, a nonprofit organization, will hold its first session in the fall. The organization is looking for up to 50 adults who want to improve their English for career settings, Director and instructor Kelly Ennis-Davis said. ...
Family Affair: Mikey Flynn Gets First SK Modified Victory At Stafford Speedway
STAFFORD – There have been quite a few nights since 2020 where it seemed Mikey Flynn was going to add his name to the winner’s list in the SK Modified division at Stafford. And then something would happen to make it go away. Friday the Hampden, Mass. driver...
Dominant Performances at Thompson’s Twisted Tea Midsummer Thursday Showcase
Although early rains made for a shortened practice schedule on Thursday, Thompson Speedway lit-up the night for the final round of Thursday Night Thunder this season. Dominance was the word to describe Thursday’s racing action at Thompson Speedway with the night starting off under the command of the fan-favorite Street Stock class. Former multi-time track champion ‘Leadfoot’ Larry Barnett led the 20-lap main event for the Street Stocks from the drop of the green flag to the twin checkered flags for his first win of the season. While ‘Leadfoot’ dominated up front, all eyes were on Ryan Waterman as he charged from eighth-place to third in the fast-paced feature event.
Waterbury camp uses robots to ‘build the kids’
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Some Waterbury students are getting a new opportunity this summer. A dozen rising fourth and fifth graders are spending this week learning about robotics, mastering useful skills at a young age. Lots of kids spend the summer playing with Lego bricks. Not that many spend it building and programming Lego robots. […]
The Annabelle Doll That Inspired 'The Conjuring' Is Still "Alive" and Kicking
In 2013, The Conjuring became one of the great horror films added to a catalog of equally eerie cohorts. The film franchise, which later spurred Annabelle (2014), The Conjuring 2 (2016), Annabelle: Creation (2017), Annabelle Comes Home (2019), The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2020), and The Curse of La Llorona (2021), followed the legend of the creepy Annabelle doll. The doll in the films, however, was based on a real Annabelle doll.The doll’s story harkens back to the 1970s, involving the legendary paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren. Today, however, horror aficionados want to know where they...
DMV Express Service Comes to Stratford
State Representative Joe Gresko (D) I hope you’re doing well and enjoying the summer months. I’m excited to share some great news with you! Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union (NSFCU), in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), has expanded their DMV Express services to include a new location in Stratford.
Brooklyn, N.Y. man extradited to Milford to face forgery, larceny charges
MILFORD, Conn. — Authorities recently extradited a Brooklyn, N.Y. man to Milford to face charges of second-degree forgery and third-degree larceny, according to a release on Friday from the Milford Police Department. An extraditable warrant was issued for Jermaine Nelson, 49, in April, and Milford detectives traveled to Rikers...
Steve Fagin: Rocks, lumber and sweat: Building a new bridge in Pachaug
Jul. 25—"Pull! Pull! Pull!" Urged by shouting coworkers near Voluntown's Lowdon Brook one morning last week, a crew of sweating laborers hauled a rope tied to an enormous sack bearing some 4,000 pounds of rocks. The swaying load dangled from a cable stretched across the brook, where a crew waited with outstretched arms. After carefully lowering the sack, workers then began loading rocks into ...
Remodeled armory hosts Civil Air Patrol cadets for a weeklong encampment
Two cadets opened their mouths like letter Os as they walked toward the helicopter cockpit. The pair — sisters Abigail and Shoshanna Coover from Maine — played rock-paper-scissors to decide who would go first. The younger girl won and climbed in while the other peeked her head through the doorway as the two geeked out in shy whispers.
Swab Summer: A home-away-from-home for Coast Guard Academy cadets
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WFSB) - A long-standing United States Coast Guard tradition needs your help. Swab summer is here, and soon-to-be cadets are learning the Coast Guard ways. The service academy is now seeking sponsor families for this year’s class. Many live far away, and a sponsor family can...
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