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The Blueberry Festival at Lyman Orchards is Saturday, July 20th
Lyman Orchards is partnering with the Middlefield Fire Department and honoring local heroes in service, while showcasing the importance of fire safety. Visit with the volunteer Fire Department, while enjoying all the fun activities!. **5% of your Apple Barrel Farm Market purchase will be donated back to the Salvation Army**
History of Lower Collinsville Dam discussed in mitigation meeting
AVON, July 2, 2024 – The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is moving toward likely removal of a dam on the Farmington River on the Avon and Burlington border. The dam is the second of two dams built by the Collins Company in the 20th century...
Connecticut man dies after being pulled from water at Nantucket triathlon
Nantucket, MA (WTNH) — A man from Connecticut has died after being pulled from the water during the Nantucket Triathlon on Saturday, according to the Nantucket Fire Department. Officials say firefighters and lifeguards were alerted to a triathlon participant who was unresponsive around 7:01 a.m. After pulling the man out of the water, lifesaving measures […]
Bus driver, monitors fired after 4-year-old left inside bus in North Kingstown, RI
A 4-year-old child was left inside a bus unattended in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, last Tuesday, and the bus driver and monitors have been fired as a result. Police say the boy is enrolled in the extended school year program and was unintentionally left in a minibus, transported back to the bus yard and left inside as the driver and monitors left, NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports.
Man dies after being pulled from water in Narragansett
A man is dead after he was pulled from the water Friday in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Fire officials tell NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR that they responded around 1:24 p.m. to a report of a man in the pond near a residence on 24 East Shore Road near the Block Island Ferry Dock.
Organizers pleased with support for injured Coventry firefighters
COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — First responders in Coventry held a fundraiser Saturday for two firefighters who were injured by a hit-and-run driver. It happened on Victory Highway in May, as emergency crews were responding to a call. Miranda Hennessy, a single mom to three kids who works in Coventry...
UConn men’s basketball alumni team Stars of Storrs cruises to first-round win in TBT debut
Blowout wins in single-elimination tournaments have been the way of UConn men’s basketball over the last two years. The Stars of Storrs, a team of mostly ex-Huskies, continued the trend as it debuted in The Basketball Tournament on Saturday evening. Playing as the top seed in the Pittsburgh Regional, the Stars of Storrs blew past the No. 8 seed Herkimer Originals for an 85-52 victory. R.J. ...
Electric golf cart catches fire in Old Lyme, spreads to vacation house
Jul. 20—OLD LYME — A vacation house caught fire in the White Sands Beach neighborhood Saturday after an electric golf cart went up in flames, according to Fire Marshal David Roberge. Roberge said the Old Lyme Fire Department arrived at 3:56 p.m. to find flames from the golf cart spreading to the exterior of the unoccupied house at 49 Seaside Lane. There were no injuries, he said. The golf cart ...
Crowds Turn Turn Out for Annual Celebrate East Lyme Day
EAST LYME— Hundreds from near and far came together to take part in the 22nd annual Celebrate East Lyme Day. On Saturday, dozens of booths filled with local businesses lined the busy streets... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
Former cryptocurrency exec from Westport pleads guilty to stealing $4.46 million
HARTFORD, Conn. — Earlier this week, a former cryptocurrency executive from Westport pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to a fraud offense after stealing millions of dollars from his former employer, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Dylan Meissner, 31, pleaded guilty...
Marina Mabrey, Kayla McBride compete in WNBA All-Star events
Notre Dame had some representation to tip off WNBA All-Star festivities over the next couple of days. Two of the three events held Friday in Phoenix featured that representation. Regrettably, it didn’t result in any hardware. Marina Mabrey, who was traded from the Chicago Sky at her request earlier this week to the Connecticut Sun, competed in the Skills Challenge, the evening’s first event. You can’t see it that well in the video, but she fumbled a couple of times towards the end, costing her precious time: Marina Mabrey completes Round 1 in 35.7 seconds to stay in the running of the...
Killingly students to benefit from expanded mental health services
KILLINGLY, Conn. — The State Department of Education announced on Friday that Killingly students will soon be given significantly expanded mental health services district-wide. A news release from the State Department of Education said the development occurred after the completion of a comprehensive investigation and resolution process following a...
Milford looks to ban future tobacco, vape and smoke shops from opening up
MILFORD, Conn. — Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio has constructed a proposal in collaboration with the director of health to stop new smoke, vape and tobacco stores from opening in the city. It comes after Giannattasio said it’s one of the top concerns residents have come to him with.
Volunteers Hope History Isn’t Lost in Stratford Army Engine Redevelopment
STRATFORD — The Stratford Army Engine Plant, once home to historic achievements like Igor Sikorsky’s first helicopter flight, visits from Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh and the creation of icon... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you...
Stratford Summer Meals For Kids
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced their 2024 Summer Meals for Kids these centers will be open until the end of August. The locations for the congregate meals, which are healthy meals served in a group setting, will be at: Sterling House, Longbrook Park, Short Beach Playground, South End Community Center, Stratford Academy, Second Hill Lane.
Henckel and Konopka each finish second at USA Wrestling championships
Two state wrestlers earned All-American honors in boys freestyle at USA Wrestling’s Junior and 16-and-under national championships at the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota on Thursday. Southbury’s William Henckel finished second in Junior Freestyle at 175 pounds while Simsbury’s Max Konopka finished second in the 16-and-under freestyle at 190...
Event celebrates Amistad docking in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A historic ship has made port in New Haven. The Amistad Freedom Schooner has docked at Long Wharf, setting of celebrations of its history. “Really, the legacy of this led to a huge growth in the abolitionist movement thanks, in part, to their successful Supreme Court battle,” said Chris Menapace, […]
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