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Yale Bulldogs Track and Field Team Adds Experienced Coaches
Courtney Jaworski, the new Mark T. Young '68 Director of Cross Country and Track and Field at Yale, has introduced three staff members: Laura Broderick, Jeff Forino, and Duke Taylor. Laura Broderick joins as the assistant coach for men's and women's track and field and cross country. Jeff Forino is...
LEAP’s Read-In on the Green connects kids and community leaders
NEW HAVEN, Conn. 9WTNH) — Friday was LEAP’s annual Read-In on the Green, celebrating reading and the joy it brings the community and empowering kids through literacy and education. “It’s something special to be read to and to try to connect with a book,” LEAP staff member Melissa Liriano said. “I think it’s a very […]
PAL Kicks Off Soccer In Fair Haven
“What are we?” Fair Haven Patrol Officer and newly minted Police Activity League (PAL) Soccer Coach Frantzy Toussaint asked his 15 students. Having braved drills, laps, and games in high-80 degree weather, they proudly responded, “Soccer players!”. The students-turned-soccer players are the first participants in a new...
Nyberg: Sen. Blumenthal spreads awareness for virus that can cause birth defects
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Sen. Richard Blumenthal is one of the representatives spearheading the STOP CMV bill that’s before Congress right now. Congenital cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is the number one cause of non-genetic deafness in the United States. The virus can also cause a plethora of other birth defects. One in five babies born […]
Peace Gardeners: Let Water Flow
New Haven is proudly a United Nations Peace Messenger City — so says the beautiful gladioli-draped welcome sign that even many New Haveners may not know exists because they whiz by on speedy Ella T. Grasso Boulevard between Legion Avenue and North Frontage Road. Yet New Haven is also...
Preview: Playoffs Arrive Early as DC and NY Square Off in a Heavyweight Matchup to Determine East Division Standings
The DC Breeze (9-2) look to take down the New York Empire (8-3) at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut tomorrow me evening in the final game of the regular season for both teams. Going into this game, it's still uncertain who will claim the East Division title, but this...
Burkett softball all-stars excited to play in regionals
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Jesse Burkett 11-12-year-old Little League Softball All-Stars won the state championship and are headed to the regionals in Bristol, Conn. The Burkett All-Stars have rolled in the post season. They are 10-0, and have outscored their opponents 110-11. For some of the players, it's the...
Softball Announces Incoming First Year Class
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Laura Ricciardone, Head Coach of Softball, has announced that six newcomers will join the Bulldogs when they return to campus this fall. "I'm thrilled to have these six join our squad. Their competitive nature, drive to be excellent and high-level playing experience will create an immediate impact on the field, in the weight room and in our locker room," said Ricciardone. "They are coming to campus as winners, and I look forward to seeing their impact on Yale Softball over the course of their four years. We added three pitchers (Sienna, Grace, and Caitlin) to our staff, each with their own impactful style and strengths. Natalie is an astute defensive catcher who will connect beautifully with our large and dynamic pitching staff. Ella and Ella provide tremendous speed and depth in the outfield and offense. They are six intelligent, motivated, and dynamic young women who will be incredible members, not only of the Yale Softball, but the Yale community as a whole."
Connecticut Man Dies At Nantucket Triathlon
A tragedy at the Triathlon in Nantucket this weekend. Police say a swimmer died after being pulled from the swimming event. Officials say EMTs were called to the waters right around 7am when one of the participants was reported to be unresponsive at Jetties Beach. Police report that the victim...
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Berkshire County early Saturday evening
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Falls Village, or 16 miles northwest...
Chester water supply discoloration suspected to be manganese
CHESTER — A Chester water commissioner has confirmed that the town’s drinking water supply is discolored and said that naturally occurring manganese is suspected to be the cause. Commissioner Robert Daley said in an email to The Republican Saturday that the town tested the water supply in June...
Golf cart wiring caused a house fire in Old Lyme
OLD LYME, Conn. (WTNH) – The Old Lyme Fire Department asked people to avoid the White Sands Beach area due to a structure fire Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported at 4:20 p.m. according to the Old Saybrook Fire Department who responded to a mutual aid call. The Old Lyme Fire Marshal is reporting that […]
Stonington to vote on capping Portuguese Holy Ghost Society's property taxes
Jul. 19—STONINGTON — Voters at Monday's town meeting will be asked to cap the annual property taxes of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society property at 26 Main St. in the borough at $7,500 a year for the next five years. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Stonington High School. Also on the agenda is a proposed traffic and parking ordinance that residents have turned down twice before. The ...
Windham Hospital’s hydroponic garden providing access to healthy food
WINDHAM, Conn. (WTNH) — Windham Hospital’s new hydroponic garden is expanding the community’s access to fresh greens. Donna Handley, the president of Hartford HealthCare’s east region, joined News 8 to talk about how the garden is improving lives. Watch the full interview in the player above.
A new community center rises up in New London
Jul. 19—NEW LONDON — Less than five months after the first layer of foundational concrete was poured at the $40 million city community center site, walls have risen up from Fort Trumbull as work continues inside. On Wednesday, open doorways led to cavernous spaces set to be transformed into a full-court gym, offices and programming rooms — the backbone of offerings slated for the one-story ...
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