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7 public libraries in Connecticut join together to close the digital divide
CONNECTICUT, USA — Seven public libraries in Connecticut are launching a new initiative to help those who may not have access to technology or the training on how to use it. “People need help with all different types of things, some a little bit more pressing than others,” said Daniel Velez, a digital navigator for Woodbridge and West Haven Libraries. “Like, we have immigrants that are trying to apply to the community college to learn English. Like, all they have is a phone and it’s a little difficult to do that.”
Support Pours In For Greenwich Detective, Former Marine In Coma After Brain Tumor Removal
Detective 1st Grade Mike Rooney, a member of the Greenwich Police Department in Fairfield County, is currently in a coma following his surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital to have a tumor removed from his brain, according to Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association President Peter Schmitt. After the procedure was...
Arrested Can Collector Out On Bail
Robert Cardone Jr. has been bailed out of prison in advance of his next court date — a month after the 22-year-old homeless man was first locked up on can-throwing, bomb-threat charges. Cardone had been detained at the Whalley Avenue jail since his Aug. 30 arrest. He was released...
Treasure Hunting: Rarities Await You at Connecticut’s ‘Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market’
It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in October 2024 when Mindy and I realized that in the 45 years we've lived in New Fairfield, we've never checked out the legendary New Milford Elephant's Trunk Flea Market. At 4:15 am, the parking lot gates open as a line of cars and...
Wanted for leaving scene of Kings Park accident
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who allegedly fled a motor vehicle crash in Kings Park in September. A Dodge Ram struck an unoccupied 2016 Ford Mustang parked outside 7-Eleven, located...
Facebook Marketplace Thief Steals $1,400 Tool, Police In Bloomingdale Say
Jayson Moralessales, of Orange, agreed to meet the seller in person to buy the tool, but instead, fled with the item without paying on Oct. 5, police in Bloomingdale said. Moralessales was identified as a suspect and arrested on Monday, Oct. 7, police said. He was released on a summons pending his court appearance.
Shoreline East schedule changes as new routes begin
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Beginning Monday, the Shoreline East train schedule will get a boost as four new trains will be added, increasing available routes to Stamford and New Haven. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many shoreline train routes were cut for safety reasons and because they were not...
Newspaper delivery person’s car catches fire in Orange
ORANGE, Conn. (WTNH) — Orange volunteer fire officials say a newspaper delivery person’s vehicle caught fire early Tuesday morning. Crews responded to the car fire on Cedarwood Drive around 5:09 a.m. No injuries were reported. The car fire is under investigation by the Town of Orange Fire Marshal’s Office.
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