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Sunshine and seasonable temperatures continue, thunderstorms likely Monday
We have sunny, warm and comfortable weather on tap to end the weekend. While most towns will remain rain free, there is the chance of a pop-up shower heading into this afternoon/evening. Any shower that passes through will be brief. High temperatures will be a bit above average for this...
A stray shower with a bit of humidity on this last Sunday of August
What a day yesterday! Comfortable humidity, low 80s, lots of sun. I was boating on the Sound and there was almost no chop either! Great news for the bluefish tournament. Today looks pretty good as well, but not as nice with a little wildfire smoke in the am, some PM clouds and more humidity. There […]
With office foreclosures looming, CT landlords struggle to regain footings
The workers have simply not returned. And downtown Hartford’s largest commercial landlord — beset by two major office tower foreclosures, including Metro Center — says the state needs to take a stronger role in attracting new office tenants to the city to underpin leasing efforts in the aftermath of the pandemic. David Schick, senior strategist at Shelbourne Global Solutions LLC, said the ...
Hartford Athletic Fight Back to Claim Three Points Against Louisville City
Hartford Athletic achieved their first-ever victory over Louisville City, clinching a 2-1 win fueled by two goals from Mamadou Dieng and strong goalkeeping from Renan Ribeiro. After a challenging first half, which saw Louisville strike first despite being a man down, Hartford seized control in the second half, finding momentum after a red card was issued to City midfielder Adrien Perez. This match marks the fifth time the Latics have triumphed after trailing, highlighting their resilience as they continue to chase playoff positioning.
Hartford Take Down Louisville 2-1 Behind Dieng’s Brace
Hartford Athletic took down the first place team in the USL Championship tonight, coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Louisville City FC in front of a sold out home crowd at Trinity Health Stadium. After a quiet opening, the pace of tonight’s match picked up in the...
Professional Athletes and State Police play ball to honor Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Saturday celebrities, public figures and a few local legends took to the field at Dunkin’ Park for a charity softball game in honor of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier. Some of the celebrities that played against a group of Connecticut State Troopers included Shane Spencer of the New York Yankees, Tebucky […]
What’s Happening in Amherst?
SINGLE DAY EVENTS (more or less) FRIDAY AUGUST 23 THROUGH SUNDAY AUGUST 25: AMHERST ROTARY CLUB CARNIVAL. Town Common. An annual tradition returns to the Town Common starting Friday, August 23, 2024, when the Amherst Rotary Town Fair opens for its three-day run. Carnival rides such as a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and various other activities will be ready for children and adults starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rotary uses money from the fair to provide scholarships to local students and assist nonprofits through donations. The organization also offers annual awards through its community grant program.
PETER MOST: Town of Lee is not in a position to be burning bridges
One of Aesop’s Fable concerns a crafty crow who happens upon a pitcher with a bit of water at the bottom. Unable to reach the water, the crow drops small pebbles into the pitcher, raising the water level until she can drink. When faced with difficulty, Aesop’s crow demonstrates creativity. The Town of Lee is currently facing what appears to be a similarly intractable problem in the remediation of the Housatonic River. Lee should consider how it can employ such genius to see that the Rest of River Cleanup Plan is implemented favorably for the town’s, and other South County towns’, benefit. Regrettably, Lee has chosen a far less judicious path.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s latest comments should terrify the NBA
Last postseason, as the national media toiled on television, radio, and in print, concocting imaginary storylines to force drama upon the Boston Celtics, they succeeded. Fans across the Twitterverse and other social media platforms took the bait hook, line, and sinker. But they were the only ones. The entire team...
Red Sox catcher to make history by playing for two teams in one game
When the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays resume their suspended game on Monday, catcher Danny Jansen is going to make the type of history that seems almost impossible to make.Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced on Friday that Jansen is going to be behind the plate as the team's catcher in place of Reese McGuire. This is notable because when the game was originally started and suspended, Jansen was batting in the game... as a member of the Blue Jays. This means that on Monday Jansen will become the first player in Major League history to ever play for two different teams in the same official game.Jansen was traded from the Blue Jays to the Red Sox just before the MLB trade deadline at the end of July. The game, which was originally being played in June, was suspended in the top of the second inning and will be completed on Monday. Jansen has appeared in 13 games with the Red Sox since the trade, hitting .366 with a .794 OPS.Now he will have the chance to try and get them a win in a game where he started off trying to beat them.
76th Annual Lions Country Fair kicks off in Terryville
TERRYVILLE, CT (WFSB) -The 76th Annual Lions Country Fair has officially begun, heralding the start of fair season and serving as a major fundraiser for the Terryville Lions Club. Each year, the fair is brought to life by a coalition of community organizations and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Early Sunday...
Iconic New Haven pizza restaurant bringing its famous pies, new menu and locations to Hartford area
Sally’s Apizza, the iconic New-Haven pizza restaurant, is set to open in Wethersfield on Thursday. Located on the ground level of a residential complex, The Borden at 1178 Silas Deane Highway, Sally’s opening in Wethersfield marks the first of four Hartford area locations including Farmington, Newington, and South Windsor, according to Jessica Klein, spokesperson for the company. The iconic ...
Serious injuries on I-91 crash in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A section of Interstate 91 in Wethersfield was closed after a motor vehicle accident caused serious injuries. The collision happened moments before 1:00 a.m. on the southbound side of I-91 in the area of exit 26. State police say serious injuries were reported, and at least one victim was taken to […]
CCSU names veteran sports journalist Aimee Crawford as Vance chair in Journalism and Mass Communication
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Central Connecticut State University has announced that veteran sports journalist Aimee Crawford will serve as the next Robert C. Vance Endowed Chair in Journalism and Mass Communication. Crawford begins in the position this fall. The university says the Vance chair funds the appointment of prominent...
UHart President Lawrence Ward, Class of 2028 celebrate new beginnings
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The University of Hartford campus is abuzz, as the new academic year has arrived. Many of those making their way to the university this weekend embarked on a new experience. Among them is first-year UHart President Lawrence Ward, who celebrated the beginning of his first school year on campus by welcoming members of the Class of 2028.
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