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Windham’s Fresh Start: High school reno complete as students return
WILLIMANTIC — The start of the new school year for Windham Public Schools has kicked off. The sound “We Are The Champions” could be heard in the courtyard of Natchaug Elementary School as students walked over and were greeted by their teachers outside.
#13 Field Hockey Tops New Hampshire, 4-2
STORRS, Conn. – A goal in each quarter powered the 13th-ranked Saint Joseph's field hockey team past New Hampshire, 4-2, at Nancy Stevens Field on Saturday afternoon. • Saint Joseph's (1-1) took the lead six minutes into the game as Alison Buffington tallied her second goal in as many days to give the Hawks a 1-0 edge.
Women's Soccer: In Repeat of 2023 Opener, Warriors Trimmed by Lyons Again by 1-0
MANSFIELD, Conn. – Junior midfielder Anna Kennedy headed in sophomore defender Schuyler Pettibone's midfield free kick in the opening minutes of the second for the only goal as Mount Holyoke College trimmed Eastern Connecticut State University by a 1-0 score for the second straight year on opening day Saturday afternoon at Rick McCarthy Field.
Federal disaster teams assess dozens of flooded properties
Three teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency fanned out across a half-dozen towns on Friday. The information they collect could help Connecticut qualify for a “major disaster” declaration, which opens up direct cash assistance to flooded residents and business owners. “OH MY GOD”. Frank Talarico doesn’t usually...
New August law carries $250 fine if you don’t stop in the road at the right time – more cops were hired to write tickets
AUTHORITIES say they are beefing up law enforcement as they raise the penalty for passing school buses. As children return to school, Connecticut State Senator Herron Gaston pushed to incorporate laws that crack down on drivers making a major road safety violation. He implemented the legislation now allowing police to hit drivers with a fine […]
Final grants awarded in ARPA-funded $3.5 million Norwich Revitalization Program
Aug. 31—NORWICH — Five businesses have been awarded the final $277,000 in business matching grants through the $3.5 million Norwich Revitalization Program. The program is funded with city federal American Rescue Plan Act money. Federal law requires municipalities to allocate the money by Dec. 31, but the Norwich City Council set a Sept. 30 deadline when it turned over the $3.5 million to the ...
UConn Basketball Signs Four-Star Freshman Wing Isaiah Abraham
UConn's men's basketball program continues to thrive with the addition of four-star freshman wing Isaiah Abraham from Virginia. Standing at 6-foot-7, Abraham boasts impressive athleticism and shooting ability, including a notable improvement in his three-point shooting from his senior year. While the current roster presents competition for minutes, with established players like Jaylin Stewart and incoming one-and-done Liam McNeeley, Abraham’s performance indicates he could make a significant impact in the future. His defensive skills mirror those of former star Andre Jackson Jr., suggesting he could earn playing time early. Ultimately, while minutes may be limited this season, Abraham’s growth will position him well for a larger role next year.
State Auditors release damning report on Department of Corrections
The State’s Auditors of Public Accounts released a report yesterday painting a damning picture of the State’s Department of Corrections (DOC), finding severe instances of financial mismanagement, lack of oversight over payroll and purchasing processes, frequent non-compliance with documentation requirements across multiple categories, and an overall lack of employee accountability. The most common recurring pattern […] The post State Auditors release damning report on Department of Corrections appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Water service restored at three Connecticut prison facilities after disruption
Water service has been restored to three prison facilities in northern Connecticut after a temporary disruption forced the state to bring in bottled water and portable toilets for several thousand incarcerated people. A water main break on Wednesday morning cut off water at the Osborn, Robinson and Cybulski correctional facilities...
Baskin, Bileddo First-Half Goals Lift Men's Soccer Past Eastern Connecticut
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. | Two first-half goals within eight minutes of each other Saturday afternoon sent the Farmingdale State College men's soccer team past Eastern Connecticut State University, 2-1, in the season opener for both teams. FSC junior Tyree Baskin Jr. (Freeport, N.Y.) opened the scoring 20 minutes in, when he...
Labor Day to be celebrated at Mill Museum
WILLIMANTIC — Willimantic’s Mill Museum will hold a special program of song and recollection Monday afternoon to observe Labor Day and honor America’s workers. The free-of-charge event will be held between 3 and 5 p.m. on Labor Day in the museum’s Dugan Hall, 157-B Union St., Willimantic.
WSOC Carries Momentum Into Trip to BU
BOSTON - The UConn women's soccer team (1-1-1) plays its final non-conference road game of the season with a trip to Boston University on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. The Huskies are coming off their first win of the season, a road victory at New Hampshire, 1-0, last Sunday.
Love’s Labour’s Lost In Stratford
American Globe Center (AGC) Continued Conversations: August 2024. American Globe Center Founding Artistic Director Jim Warren here, sending you greetings from Norwich, CT. It’s been a while since our last (and first!) newsletter, so we’ve got a lot of stuff to share. This time, however, you get to hear from more voices on the AGC team.
MSOC Hosts LIU on Sunday Night
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team (2-0) welcomes the LIU Sharks (2-0) to Morrone Stadium on Sunday, September 1. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm. Tickets are available HERE. UConn is coming off a 2-1 over NJIT on Thursday night, putting the Huskies at 2-0 on the young season. The last time UConn won their opening two matches in a season was 2016. Senior forward Scott Testori has led the Huskies front line this season, recording a goal and two assists through the first two games. Sophomore midfielder Sabri Hanni has had a great start to his 2024 season,...
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