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Ukrainian Independence Day marked with ceremony for third year in West Haven
PHOTO — West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer, holding sunflowers, stands with members of the Ukrainian American community, including advocacy Chair Ann Salemme of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Branch 108 of New Haven, third from left, and West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins, fourth from left, in front of City Hall on Friday, Aug. 23, in observance of Ukrainian Independence Day. (City Photo/Michael P. Walsh)
Fiber Internet, $50 Gigabit Plans Rolling Out in Connecticut
(TNS) — More than 160,000 Connecticut residents could soon be in line for another option for broadband service, as Comcast expands its Xfinity fiber network into more municipalities where it does not currently offer cable Internet. Less than a year after expanding Xfinity fiber Internet outside of its historic...
The Inishshor crowned lobster roll champ in Connecticut
COLCHESTER, CT. (WFSB) - All summer long you’ve been voting on who has the best lobster roll in the state. Friday, the Inishshor was crowned champion. Our crews got there during the lunch rush and the line was literally out the door for the six ounces of fresh lobster meat and large amount of butter.
CT’s DNC delegates applaud Buttigieg as they mull the other glass ceiling
CHICAGO — Gov. Ned Lamont lavished praise on Pete Buttigieg, the cabinet secretary inevitably described as an ascendant figure in national Democratic politics, in introducing him Thursday at a breakfast for delegates from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. “I know there’s a journey just beginning,” Lamont said. How far or...
Family Friday: Hot air balloon festival, Porchfest and local fairs
(WFSB) - This is the weekend before many kids head back to class. Take a break from back-to-school shopping to soak up the final days of summer vacation at these great local events. August 23 – 24 Norton Park. Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Balloon glow. Fireworks. Saturday: 6:00am...
Rhode Island State Troopers help citizen rescue an injured owl from the highway
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State troopers helped a citizen rescue an injured owl on the highway recently. The Rhode Island Troopers Association said in a post to Facebook that the owl in the picture above was found stranded on the median of I-95 in West Greenwich.
Army Veteran Becomes Most Tattooed Woman In The World With 99% Of Body Covered: See Video
An Army veteran in Connecticut became decorated in more ways than one! Esperance Lumineska Fuerzina isn't just notable for the good she's done for the country in the Army. Fuerzina also holds two Guinness World Records! One is for the most tattoos, and the other is for the most body modifications! But, hey, you don't have to just take my word for it. Take a peek for yourself!
Norwich, Waterford apartment complexes receive state financing for affordable units
Aug. 23—Housing projects in Norwich and Waterford will receive financing assistance from the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority to provide a mixture of market-rate rental units and affordable units. The second building in the giant Ponemah Mill complex in Norwich, being renovated into 146 apartments, will receive $6.25 million and the Waterford Woods Phase III project will receive $5.5 ...
Nonprofit helps Hartford students prepare for new school year
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Students in Hartford head back to school next week. Friday morning, they got to stock up on needed supplies, and much more, at the 4th annual Back to School Extravaganza. Hundreds lined up before the extravaganza even started. It’s proof that this event at Dunkin Park gets bigger every year. “More […]
Plainville Fire Company's Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off
PLAINVILLE, CT (WFSB) - The Plainville Fire Company’s hot air balloon festival is back for another year of festivities!. This marks its 37th annual event. The weather felt amazing, the skies were clear and families were happy to be there. The event took place at Norton Park and will...
'Give them hope': A pickleball program inside a CT prison helps incarcerated people find self-worth
Caesar Oneil and three other pickleball players are doing warm-up exercises in an echoey gym. They’re not at just any gym. They're playing on a court in Suffield, inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, a maximum security prison, where they are incarcerated. Their coach, Angelo Rossetti, shows up a few...
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