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USS Idaho, cutting-edge nuclear submarine, launches after years of construction
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The USS Idaho, a state-of-the-art nuclear-powered submarine, has launched from a shipyard in Connecticut. Construction on the Virginia-class submarine began in 2017. CBS2 reported two years ago about the USS Idaho when a new Randall Leslie was named the new commander of the submarine. After...
Blumenthal among Senate Democrats investigating ‘alarming’ student loan mishandling reports
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — As college students head back to school this month, a group of Senate Democrats, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn), is investigating what they call “alarming reports” of mishandled student loan transfers from loan servicers. “We’re finding that loan servicers who have received millions of student loan accounts have been adding to the […]
Teaching Lessons: Woody Pitkat Wins Lincoln Tech Open Modified 80 At Stafford
Over the years Woody Pitkat has found plenty of unique ways to celebrate victories at Stafford Speedway. Friday the Stafford driver didn’t let the fanbase down in finding a new way to celebrate after his 84th career win at Stafford. Pitkat held off Mike Christopher Jr. over the closing...
Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show kicks off third day of competition at Eastern States Exposition
The Massachusetts Morgan Horse Show is the third largest Morgan Horse event in the country. Saturday will be the final day of the four-day event, with championship classes taking place from 9:00am through 9:30pm.
Retiring CAA Director Reflects on Growth, Potential at Bradley
Kevin Dillon will be retiring from his position as executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) in January, after 12 years in that job and a half-century in the aviation industry. As he talked with BusinessWest late last month for what will likely be the last time in his...
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Stop For Snacks Lands Chicopee Woman Massive Check
Amy Kowal, of Chicopee, won the seven-figure check by playing the “$4,000,000 Lion’s Share,” a $10 scratch-off ticket. Two $4 million grand prizes and three $1 million winners remain in circulation. Kowal chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She...
Chicopee Parks and Recreation Department working to fix damage to memorial dog park caused by pests
CHICOPEE, Mass. — The Post 9/11 and Service Dog Memorial Park in Chicopee which opened in June has suffered damage to some of its wooden structure due to carpenter ants. The Post 9/11 and Service Dog Memorial Park in Chicopee which opened in June has suffered damage to some of its wooden structure due to carpenter ants.
Family Friday: Sunflower fests, pierogi palooza’s and more late summer fun
(WFSB) - It is already mid-August and we are hanging on to every last bit of summer. If you’re in need of plans, here are some ways to spend the upcoming weekend in our state. 7th Annual Sunflower Fest. August 16th – 18th. Brown’s Harvest, Windsor, CT.
‘More Hut’ is WMass answer to hunger, with new footlong dog, tenders, slushy machines (Food review)
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When new ownership stepped in to rescue city burger joint White Hut in 2020, talk of microbranding this revered eight decade-old institution immediately hit the newswires. A Holyoke location opened late last year with 21st-Century-type upgrades, like online ordering, and the Hut has recently rolled out...
Registration for Manchester Road Race starts Sept. 1
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Registration for the 88th Manchester Road Race is right around the corner! Race officials Friday announced registration would open on Sept. 1 for the Thanksgiving Day race which attracts tens of thousands of runners each year. The entry fee for runners who sign up online before midnight on Oct. 1 is […]
Ellington teaching students to debate politics with civility
ELLINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - As kids get ready to return to school, one town is approaching politics in a whole new way. They are teaching students how to debate and argue with civility. Discussing politics can be difficult and in some cases explosive. Ellington is working on changing that. “It’s...
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