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Bear spotted steps away from Litchfield Stop & Shop: VIDEO
LITCHFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — This bear was probably doing what we all do at a grocery store- looking for food. Unlike us, it was so unique, one viewer took a video. Jay Reason caught a video of the bear just steps away from the entrance of the Stop & Shop on Village Green Drive Monday. […]
Waterbury woman struggles to find new home for two dogs
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) - Rescues and shelters across Connecticut continue to report being at or near capacity. WFSB has reported on the rise of dumped and abandoned animals across the state. The Connecticut Animal Care and Control Officers Alliance tallied the numbers and reports the number of impounded animals increased...
Adoption Day at the CT Humane Society places dozens of pets in fur-ever homes
NBC and Telemundo Connecticut are proud to celebrate the 10th annual Clear the Shelters campaign, which helps find loving homes for pets. On Saturday, our team was at participating shelters around the state, including the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington, as they held their annual Adoption Day. CHS staff says...
Prime Time for Two of White Memorial’s Marquee Trails
White Memorial has 40 miles of trails spread out across 4,000 acres and all the walks are wonderful for different reasons. Some trails stand out more than others, though. The Little Pond Boardwalk Trail in Litchfield is so popular it draws visitors from all over the state and beyond – and elicits reviews and comments online that include praise like “magical” and a “gem.”
Authorities renew alcohol ban at seven recreation areas in CT
State environmental officials have renewed a temporary alcohol ban at more than a half-dozen boat launches and state forests where increased crowds and unruly behavior have been reported in recent years. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced this week that the new bans would remain in effect through Nov. 10. The 90-day ban prohibits alcohol at the Beach ...
Two Cocktail Industry Veterans Open Connecticut Distilling In Waterbury
Connecticut has seen a bewildering explosion of craft breweries in our state since the early 2010s, but distilling? Not so much. We do have some very worthwhile options in the state, from Litchfield and the Hartford region, through the Rt. 8 corridor, and Fairfield County. The newest borrows the state’s name, alongside a few familiar faces in the industry.
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 […]
Seymour Animal Shelter Needs Help
SEYMOUR – The town’s animal shelter, Seymour CARES, is asking for the public’s help to ensure its cats and kittens can be spayed or neutered to prevent further overpopulation. The nonprofit organization, which has a shelter at 115 Silvermine Road, put out a Facebook post on Aug....
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.
West Hartford theatre student in national spotlight
A recent high school grad in West Hartford is heading to college with the experience of a lifetime. This summer, James Thibault was a finalist at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards. “Ah! It feels so funny walking into the auditorium from this angle!”...
Free History Program, Aug. 20 At Seymour Public Library
Seymour Public Library welcomes Christina Rewinski, Museum Educator from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, for a free and in-person lecture, “Journeys: Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission- Hartford, CT ” Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. Yung Wing, the first Chinese student to graduate...
My Debut as an Amateur Playwright
Writing for news is something I’ve been doing for many years but I was recently asked to put those writing skills to work and write a play. This was very first time doing something like this so my creation won’t be on Broadway or at the Bushnell but writing “The Politics of a Modern Family,” was a fun experience and I have a host of people to thank.
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