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Mysterious Sword Collection Exhibited at Deep River Historical Society
How did a collection of swords from around the world land at the Deep River Historical Society (DRHS)? Who exactly was its donor, and what was it like to sail the oceans aboard ships like the invigorated United States Navy used in the early 20th century? These and other questions are sure to be asked when visiting the Lost Swords of the Great White Fleet exhibit at the DRHS Stone House building.
Real Estate Transactions for July 18
15 Bayberry Lane: Ellen Lupi T and William A. Lupi to Peter Fertiguena and Rosemary Zampano, $700,000 on June 28. 39 Birch Road: Union News Of New Hvn Inc to Ann M. Purcell, $730,000 on June 24. 57 Brushy Plain Road: RCM Capital LLC to Britney Bunbanlu, $330,000 on June...
Forty Years of New Musicals, Future Stars, and More at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre
On July 10, 1984, a brand-new musical, Harrigan ‘n’ Hart, opened at a brand-new theater in Chester. Named The Norma Terris Theatre, it was Goodspeed’s expansion into encouraging the development of new musicals. The show, about the legendary vaudeville comics, went on to a brief Broadway run.
Some in East Haddam community say issues run deeper after alleged racist bullying of middle school student
Angered but not surprised. That’s the message from some in the East Haddam community after an investigation was launched into racist messages targeting a middle school student. They say the news of the bullying isn’t surprising and the issue runs deeper. “It was like a sense of déjà...
Shoreline Jewish Festival Brings Joy to The Guilford Green
As the members of Simply Tsfat strummed their guitars, people in the crowd began to clap their hands to the beat. The notes chased each other across the stage, high to low, short to long. Just short of 10 minutes in, guitarist Elyahu Reiterborn came down from the stage and continued to play in the audience. Around him, a few listeners stood and started to dance.
Pair Of New Assistant Principals Named At High School In Fairfield County
A high school in Fairfield County is welcoming the arrival of two new assistant principals. Both Parthena Proskinitopoulos and Nicholas Torres have been appointed as the new Assistant Principals of Weston High School, district officials announced on Friday, July 19. Proskinitopoulos …
Bedford Pet Rescue Founder Arrested on Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges
The founder of a northern Westchester nonprofit animal rescue organization was arrested Wednesday on five counts of animal cruelty in connection with the treatment of four ill Bernese Mountain Dog puppies and their mother. Bedford resident Penny Berk, owner of Northwind Kennels and founder of Rescue Right, which rescues dogs...
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
CERT New Canaan Appreciation ACME Store
CERT New Canaan Board member Kevin McIntosh receives water bottles from Nancy Layman ACME Store supervisor to refresh the 22 CERT volunteers who aided the NCPD at the recent Family 4th celebration in Waveny Park. In addiction to the water, ACME supplied sandwiches , chips, cookies & pickles. Acme has been a supporter of the Family 4th evenfor several years by providing CERT with food and refreshm at this annual event. CERT New Canaan and the New Canaan community appreciates the efforts of the entire ACME Store team.
New Canaan’s Spicy Addition
The Spice & Tea Exchange, a national chain known for its gourmet spices, loose-leaf teas, and custom blends, has opened a new franchise in the heart of New Canaan. Managed by local entrepreneurs John and Pam Robinson, this latest addition to the community began welcoming customers on May 10. The...
Bedford Board Expands Leaf Blower Limits
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Given an expansion of permitted time, Bedford homeowners and landscapers will be able to fire up gasoline-powered leaf blowers for six weeks, not two, this fall. Scrapping the planned two-week limit for those noisy machines, the Town Board voted last week to allow their use in a fall “cleanup season,” defined as the time between Oct. 26 and Dec. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The board’s action, in the form of an amendment to the Bedford noise ordinance, follows public hearings that began in June. They featured the competing claims of...
Crash Slows Traffic On Putnam County Roadway
The crash happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, July 17, when vehicles collided on Route 9 near the entrance of The Bird & Bottle Inn, according to the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company. Arriving first responders found the drivers out of their vehicles and stayed at the scene to control traffic...
Microburst likely caused damage in Stratford: mayor's office
Several trees and branches came down during storms on Wednesday in Stratford and the mayor’s office said a microburst appears to have caused the damage. "Yesterday's weather event caused an incredible amount downed trees, limbs, branches, and debris. The area of Stratford between and around Huntington Road and Nichols Avenue felt the brunt of the storm, which the National Weather Service confirmed was likely a microburst,” the mayor’s office said in a statement.
Cornwall labrador maimed in bear attack
CORNWALL — An eight-year-old black labrador retriever named Charlie was mauled by a bear in his yard on the evening of Wednesday, July 17. Phyllis Nauts, his owner, said she did not hear or see the fight and only realized what had happened when Charlie came inside for mealtime.
Many state, city government services disrupted by faulty CrowdStrike update
State and city governments are reporting disruptions caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike cybersecurity software Friday morning, mainly knocking administrative systems offline and delaying the delivery of some services. State and local governments join the large number of organizations worldwide where operations have been disrupted, a list that includes...
West Nile virus found in more Connecticut towns
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — West Nile virus continues to spread this summer, according to the latest data from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. State health officials are blaming the warm weather and high humidity — prime conditions for mosquitoes to multiply. Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found so far in Bridgeport, Darien, […]
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