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Middletown schools: Grief counseling available all weekend in aftermath of 9th grader's death
Superintendent of Schools Amy Creeden released a statement Saturday afternoon and reminded students that while emotions may be difficult to process, there is strength in the community's shared bonds.
The oldest college in CT is the fourth oldest in the country. Do you know which one it is?
As one of the 13 original colonies, Connecticut is home to many old institutions of higher education. But did you know the state's oldest college is older than the country itself? Yale University, Connecticut's Ivy League institution, was founded in 1701, making it one of nine colonial colleges chartered before America gained independence...
Griswold/Wheeler overcomes early deficit to edge Bacon Academy
Griswold/Wheeler rallied from an early two-touchdown deficit and escaped with a 28-27 victory over Bacon Academy/Lyman Memorial on Saturday in Colchester. The upset-minded Bobcats (0-5) stunned the Wolverines with sensational long touchdown plays while building a 21-7 lead in the first half. Griswold/Wheeler, however, answered with 21 straight points before thwarting the Bobcats' potential...
New Haven educator recognized as Connecticut’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Julia Miller, a civics instructor at Metropolitan Business Academy in New Haven, has been named Connecticut’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker made the announcement on Wednesday in a release. The award is the state’s highest honor that recognizes outstanding educators.
Old Lyme's Gilbert wins third straight Shoreline cross country title
Oct. 17—Chase Gilbert was speaking earlier this season about the course where the Shoreline Conference cross country championships are run: Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. "I love my conference course," said Gilbert, a junior at Old Lyme High School, who ran the state's fastest time of the season — 17 minutes, 6.5 seconds — in winning last year's Shoreline meet. "The thing about flat ...
UConn to receive $587,633 grant to develop mental health service professionals
STORRS, Conn. — The University of Connecticut is receiving a $587,633 grant to strengthen and expand mental health treatment and support that is available to residents. The funding will help build creative partnerships, train school-based mental health services and increase the number of mental health professionals that are available to address what has become a significant need in Connecticut schools.
Norwich Free Academy hosts debate: What Guidone, Osten, Casiano and Wilson said on key issues
(This story has been updated to add the photo gallery.) The candidates seeking state office are focusing on fiscal policy and safety. Candidates for the 19th state Senate and 46th state Rep. districts debated at the Slater Auditorium at Norwich Free Academy Thursday. The debate was organized by the NFA Young Voters Society, the...
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