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Larry Barnett Talks Frustrations, Returning To Victory Lane And Issues Facing Thompson
THOMPSON – On Thursday at Thompson Speedway, Larry Barnett, the all-time winningest Street Stock racer at Thompson got his first victory in the division since October 2021. After the victory we talked with Larry about getting back to victory lane, his struggles in 2022 and concerns for the track’s future on a night that feature low attendance in the grandstands and the pits.
Case dismissed vs. Ellis Tech administrator who brought gun to school. What about his job?
Rolando Navarro, the Ellis Tech assistant principal who allegedly brought a gun to the school in June 2021 had his felony charges dismissed in Danielson Superior Court on July 11. His job status remains unresolved. The case dismissal came following Navarro’s successful completion of a rehabilitation program. Kerry Markey, career center and communications director for the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, said the district is aware Navarro's case was dismissed. ...
MBTA approves plan for new electric trains on Fairmount Commuter Rail line
The new electric trains will hit the line as early as 2028, the MBTA says. The MBTA Board of Directors approved a new plan to bring battery-powered electric trains to the Fairmount Commuter Rail line, it announced in a statement on Thursday. The new trains will mean more frequent service...
The Yale Peabody Museum unveils its new ‘Hall of the Pacific’ exhibit
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — “Hall of the Pacific," a striking new gallery at the Yale Peabody Museum, is now open to visitors. A release from the museum earlier this week said it is the first time that the Peabody is displaying an extensive array of artwork, contextual photographs and historical artifacts celebrating the living cultures of Pacific Islander communities.
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
Man Arrested for Hatchet Attack in Worcester
WORCESTER – Police arrested a man on Wednesday, July 24, for allegedly striking a man with a hatchet or some type of ax. Police responded to Ward Street on Saturday, July 20, just before midnight, after a report of a man injured with a dangerous weapon. The attack reportedly occured on Jefferson Street.
Is your neighborhood at risk in extreme weather?
When Connecticut experiences an extreme weather event, how much are you and your family at risk? A new dashboard from the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) at the University of Connecticut aims to help answer that question, down to your street. In the Climate Change Vulnerability Index (CCVI), researchers at CIRCA developed an equation to […] The post Is your neighborhood at risk in extreme weather? appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Three people facing charges for trafficking narcotics laced with deadly animal tranquilizer
Three people from Connecticut are facing several fentanyl and cocaine trafficking charges after allegedly distributing cocaine and fentanyl laced with a deadly animal tranquilizer. Authorities said Wednesday that a federal grand jury in New Haven indicted a 37-year-old Branford man, 27-year-old Branford woman and 35-year-old New Haven man on five...
3 accused of dealing drugs in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Three people from New Haven County are facing federal charges after being accused of trafficking fentanyl and cocaine. The trio — 35-year-old Jermaine Moneeth, 37-year-old Luis Rodriguez and 27-year-old Ashley Cordova — sold drugs to investigators between February and July 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Moneeth is […]
Late change in state budget may cause $200,000 deficit for Burrillville schools
BURRILLVILLE – Weeks after the School Department’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year was finalized, Supt. Michael Sollitto has learned that the district will have to pay out an additional $200,000 to fund rate changes to the state retirement system. The last minute expense means the district has...
Healey signs gun law, says it 'will save lives'
BOSTON — Two years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that she said posed "a grave danger to Americans as they go about their daily lives in public spaces," Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday signed an overhaul of state firearms laws that lawmakers said will keep Massachusetts at the forefront of gun safety laws. ...
Here's the scoop on Massachusetts' official new ice cream trail
Massachusetts has a rich history of ice cream-making and dairy farming, and the state is sharing a new way of honoring that sweet heritage with an official state ice cream trail. There are more than 100 ice cream "destinations," from local shops to farmstands, throughout Massachusetts on the trail, unveiled...
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