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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...
Drugs found in West Springfield pool to be destroyed
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A baggie suspected of containing cocaine discovered in the Memorial Pool has been secured as evidence and is slated for destruction at the state police crime lab. Sgt. Joseph LaFrance, spokesperson for the West Springfield Police Department, reported that on Wednesday evening, a lifeguard inspecting the...
Save money on your energy bill with proper insulation
(MASS APPEAL) – Our homes rely on proper insulation to keep us cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and if it’s not properly installed by a professional your hard-earned money could be slipping through the cracks. Brendan Fogarty, Owner of Fogarty’s Home Services, joins me now to explain.
With deed, Westfield moves forward with police station at old Blessed Sacrament property
WESTFIELD — The city has completed its purchase of the former Blessed Sacrament rectory with plans to build a new police station there. First announced in February, the sale closed July 31, according to papers filed Aug. 1 at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds. If you purchase a...
UConn soccer, volleyball to air on The Wax
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - WWAX is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of its live sports coverage with the addition of UCONN’s women’s soccer, men’s soccer, and women’s volleyball games. Building on the successful partnership between WFSB and WWAX that began last year, this new programming...
Hartford Athletic vs Las Vegas Lights: Playoff Battle on Saturday
Hartford Athletic faces a critical matchup against the Las Vegas Lights at Trinity Health Stadium, entering the final third of the season on the brink of playoff elimination. Currently eight points shy of playoff spots, Hartford must accumulate around twenty points from their remaining twelve games to remain competitive. Their last match ended in a disappointing 3-0 loss to local rivals RIFC, exacerbating a season marred by missed scoring opportunities and poor road performance. Meanwhile, Las Vegas has rebounded from an early-season slump, going unbeaten in their last 11 matches and climbing to fifth in the Western Conference, thanks in part to key player performances.
East Hartford sees influx of fake license plates
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — You might want to think twice before you fake your plates. East Hartford police have seen a bump in the number of fake license plates and registrations in the area. “Here is a PSA for residents: When buying used cars from CT dealerships, ensure that you receive a temporary registration […]
Connecticut Sun Sign Top-15 Pick From Phoenix Mercury Hours After Game
The WNBA season has resumed as three games took place on Thursday night. The big game was the Phoenix Mercury against the Chicago Sky, as the Mercury got an easy 85-65 victory in Chicago. The Connecticut Sun, who enter with an 18-6 record, face the Dallas Wings on the road on Friday night. ...
West Hartford residents asking for progress on new animal control building
Residents in West Hartford are asking the town to make progress on a new animal control building. "Our dogs are the most vulnerable population that we have,” said Debbie Sheridan of West Hartford. Sheridan is a dog behavior trainer, spending a lot of time at the animal control office.
International Peace Run team enjoys stop at Norwich Free Academy
Aug. 15—NORWICH — A dozen runners in the international Peace Run team, joined by members of the local Mohegan Striders, heard cheers and applause as they turned onto the Norwich Free Academy campus Thursday morning, greeted by more than a dozen school staff and supporters. A Peace Run team member handed the torch to NFA Head of School Nathan Quesnel, who held it high as several members of the ...
Friends of late Newington girl Regan Martins set up pink lemonade stand in her honor
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Friends of 12-year-old Regan Martins, a girl from Newington who died unexpectedly last week, set up a pink lemonade stand on Thursday in her honor. The stand is outside of the Newington firehouse on Richard Street, and the proceeds will go to Regan’s family. Pink was Regan’s favorite color, and the […]
Body of missing 22-year-old man found in Easthampton pond
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A missing man’s body was found in an Easthampton pond on Friday afternoon. According to the Northwestern District Attorney’s office, at around 4:30 p.m. a body was discovered by a man and his son who were fishing at Lower Mill Pond and immediately called police.
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