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CT DEEP emphasizes water safety alongside Stew Leonard, Jr., Greater Waterbury YMCA
WATERTOWN, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection held a press conference at Black Rock State Park on Wednesday to promote swimming safely ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, according to a release from DEEP. DEEP Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble was joined by Stew...
Inspirational stories highlight 75th annual Fourth of July road race in Southbridge
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — For the 75th year, people gathered in Southbridge on the Fourth of July for the Leonide J. Lemire Road Race to honor a local soldier who died in World War II. What You Need To Know. Hundreds gathered for the 75th Leonide J. Lemire Road Race...
DEEP adds state forest to places where alcohol is banned
NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - A state forest has been added to a list where alcohol has been banned. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it imposed a temporary alcohol ban for Naugatuck State Forest. The forest was added to seven state recreation areas where bans were previously...
Mark Twain house awarded federal grant for repairs
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Mark Twain house will be getting some repairs, thanks to funding from the federal government. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and others announced on Wednesday announced that the beloved landmark will be receiving $487,000 from the historic preservation fund to repair and replace the HVAC system in the house. “[The house] […]
CT receives grant funding to improve population health, rein in costs
Connecticut will receive $12 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to slow the increase in health care costs statewide. Gov. Ned Lamont said the federal funds will pay for primary care expansion and more community health programs while transforming payment models. Connecticut established a primary care...
Family of construction worker fatally hit on Connecticut highway hoping to propose bill in his honor
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — After losing his life while working on a Connecticut highway in June, the family of Jose Diaz-Nieves are hoping to propose a bill in his honor. “We need legislation that is going to protect the family of those who lost their life in construction jobs such as Jose lost his life,” […]
Fireworks for sale here, but not 'the good ones'
Jul. 3—Dr. Stephanie Joyce, the trauma medical director at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, has seen a number of serious injuries caused by Fourth of July fireworks. "People have lit off fireworks in enclosed spaces and used accelerants to increase the burn," she said Tuesday. "Which has led to significant ― 80 percent ― burns to their bodies." A burn that size is about equal to a ...
Connecticut fire departments could see new federal money to keep people safe on July 4 and beyond
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The Fourth of July is a time for fireworks and fun, but with the summer excitement comes important reminders about how to celebrate safely. Now, fire departments across the state could be getting new federal funding to help keep residents protected. “There will be needless...
Boating enforcement efforts to increase in Connecticut for 4th of July
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — While boating on the Fourth of July is a favorite among some families, not everyone follows rules while on the water. That’s why the National Association of Safe Boating is kicking its Operation Dry Water campaign into high gear over the next three days. “It’s an operation dedicated to boating […]
CT residents with ties to Jamaica are closely watching Hurricane Beryl
(WFSB) - Hurricane Beryl is impacting the island of Jamaica and bringing with it a trail of destruction. In Connecticut, folks with ties to the island are watching closely. There’s a collective sense of concern and everyone watches developments closely. People said they are doing their best to stay...
Connecticut flags to fly half-staff in honor of DOT worker killed
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Governor Ned Lamont Wednesday directed U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered starting Friday, in honor of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) employee killed while working in Wallingford last week. 26-year-old Andrew DiDomenico sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while working on the Wharton Brook […]
Mother, daughter vie for international titles
Mother and daughter Stacey Margules Gallagher of Harwinton and Taylor Adams of Bristol are headed to South Portland, Maine to represent Connecticut in separate categories at the International and American Women of Service competition July 8-14. The duo share their story and plans.
State agency orders Connecticut governor to replant trees, bushes
GREENWICH, Connecticut: The Greenwich Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency officially ordered Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont to replant more than 180 trees and thousands of bushes chopped down in November on the property behind his Greenwich home. Lamont's lawyer said the wealthy governor had agreed to pick up the entire tab...
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