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New Haven group using $158K to help students apply for FAFSA
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven leaders met Friday to try and push out the word for students to apply for federal student aid. “As we know, there have been some challenges working through FAFSA, but it is so important to ensuring that our young people have access to college,” Mayor Justin Elicker said. […]
Electric bills on the rise again with latest expected to last 10 months
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - When you get your electric bill this month, you may want to sit down. Eversource says most customers will see a $48 increase. Electric bills tend to be higher in the summer because people are using those air conditioners. But, there are other reasons for the increase.
Father of 5 accused of punching, kicking 12-year-old child in supermarket
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A Connecticut man is facing several charges for assaulting and kicking his 12-year-old child. New Haven police said 42-year-old Kareem Smalls was arrested Thursday after reports came in from Key Foods supermarket on Greenwich Avenue about an assault. According to authorities, the father of...
Hartford police arrest 2 for attempted child exploitation
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two men were taken into custody Thursday after they arrived at a location in Hartford under the impression they were going to exchange money for sexual acts with a child, according to police. The arrests were part of an operation with Hartford police and the FBI Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Task […]
Yale carbon capture center takes next steps in leadership, research
The Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC), created in 2021 to study the fundamental applied science of natural carbon capture, is taking the next step in its evolution with a new managing director and promising research in key areas. Toby Bryce, formerly an independent advisor on policy, market development,...
Investigation Leads To Guns, Cash, Drugs, Middletown Duo Charged, Police Say
The incident occurred in Orange County on Thursday, July 25, at three locations in the city of Middletown. According to Lt. Jeffry Thoelen of the Middletown Police, the Department's Narcotics Unit executed three no-knock search warrants at two residences and a storage unit, concluding an extensive two-year investigation into the sale and trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine in and around the Middletown area.
Yale New Haven Hospital facing fine after being accused of not properly handling nuclear materials
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Yale New Haven Hospital could face a $9,000 fine after it was accused of not properly handling and transferring nuclear materials used for cancer treatment. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed the fine after radiation alarms went off in December at a lead-disposal facility, according to the NRC. An unused vial […]
Bayberrys Grow, Alongside Mill River Trail
Dig. Plant. Donut — but not the kind you eat, the kind that helps the bayberry shrub retain moisture as it acclimates to its new home on the Mill River Trail. The Mill River Trail gained two new bayberry shrubs Wednesday behind 451 Grand Ave., thanks to volunteer efforts to revitalize the community corridor.
Avelo Airlines offering 7 new flights out of Bradley International Airport. See where
Travelers out of Hartford's Bradley International Airport will now have seven new destination options on Avelo Airlines. The low-cost airline announced 18 new routes this week, including seven from Bradley International Airport. The routes include two new international destinations. ...
Derby Town Clerk Calls For An Investigation Into Field Project Spending
DERBY – Derby Town Clerk Marc Garofalo is calling for an investigation to find out why the city doesn’t have enough money to pay for replacement signs at the renovated Leo F. Ryan Athletic Complex. “It is a question that someone needs to ask, and I’m asking it,” Garofalo said during the July 23 meeting of the Derby Board of Apportionment and Taxation. “And it is a question that needs to be answered.”
Deep River Selectwoman Focuses on Voter Outreach in Run for House Seat
DEEP RIVER — Selectwoman Kathryn Russell didn’t expect to be running for the 36th House District seat this year, but that all changed when frontrunner Chris Turkington withdrew from the race just day... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
Grand Opening of Battle Standard (Sat July 27th)
Celebrate “Geekdom” with The Battle Standard Tabletop Game and Hobby’s GRAND OPENING of their New Location!. This Sat July 27th from 11am-10pm*- Refreshments will be served!. This is going to be an exciting place with 2800-13000 Sq. Ft for Gaming Tournaments and More- Battle Standard continues it’s...
Alexis Holmes Shares Her Journey From Training To The Olympic Stage
"I've learned that mental strength is just as crucial as physical ability." For Alexis Holmes, being an Olympian was always the goal. The Hamden, Connecticut native has been running since she was five and has always seen herself as a prominent Black woman in sports. Now, she’s gearing up for the biggest race of her life: the 2024 Paris Olympics. She enters our Zoom call with bubbly energy, sporting a soft glam and a smile as she relives the moment she saw she’d become the Olympian she wanted to be.
Chase Dollander makes Double-A debut
Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander made his Double-A minor league debut with Hartford on Wednesday. Dollander pitched four innings in the Yard Goats’, 7-1, win versus Harrisburg. He recorded five strikeouts, while allowing three walks, one hit and one run (zero earned) in the contest. Hartford competes in the Eastern League and are located in Hartford, Connecticut. Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23. Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Norwich Legion baseball season ends on back-to-back frustrating losses
RCP’s Zach Myers came barreling down the third base line after Norwich catcher Connor Doyle threw the ball back to the pitcher’s mound. He was stealing home. Norwich pitcher David Reischerl, who was just as surprised as everyone else at Dickenman Field, hurried a return throw to Doyle. Myers, however, like a modern-day Jackie Robinson, got a great jump. He slid under Doyle’s tag, leaped up and gave the umpire the safe sign. ...
Groton police investigating several vehicle break-ins, thefts
Groton police are investigating after several vehicle break-ins and thefts overnight. Police said the vehicles were stolen from the Mystic/Noank section of Groton. Police said they have reports from Prospect Street, Whitehall Avenue, Brook Street and Hillside Avenue. They are urging residents to remove all valuables from their vehicles and...
Connecticut man arrested on drug charges in Burlington, Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Connecticut man was arrested on drug charges following a police operation in Burlington earlier this week. The Burlington Police Department arrested 37-year-old Christopher Stevens, of Hartford, on Tuesday following an investigation into drug activity at a home on Buell Street. According to police, investigators had...
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