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Artists Raise The Roof— And Their Voices—To Combat Femicide
Top: Tina Colón Williams. Bottom: A detail from Vanesa Suarez's installation No More Stolen Sisters. The piece was intended to be viewed while listening to Beyoncé's "Heaven." Lucy Gellman Photos. The vocals wove through Havenly, cutting through the thick, humid air. Llena eres de gracia! On both sides...
Police looking for suspects who nearly hit officer while fleeing traffic stop
The search is ongoing for two suspects accused of nearly striking an officer with their car in Glastonbury over the weekend. According to Glastonbury police, the unidentified suspects were traveling in the area of Cotton Hollow Preserve on Sunday when police stopped their vehicle. Police said the suspects then almost...
Durham-Middlefield Push for New Referendum to Approve School Renovations, Closures
DURHAM/MIDDLEFIELD — The Board of Education wants to take another swing at a narrowly failed referendum to close two schools and renovate a third, with members saying they think better communication ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
City of New Haven, residents battle over tiny homes
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — There’s a shelter showdown in New Haven. Residents of so-called “tiny homes” are fighting to keep their power on, but leaders argue that a temporary permit expired and cannot be renewed. “I hate that it has come down to this,” said David, one of the residents. “Something would help, like […]
No one injured after fire at homeless encampment in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — No one was injured after a fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Wethersfield on Tuesday. The encampment, which was located on Hartford Avenue under Route 5 and 15, was destroyed in the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Middletown man headed to maximum security hospital over 2021 murder
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Middlesex Judicial District State’s Attorney Michael A. Gailor announced Tuesday that a panel committed 21-year-old Eugenio Vela III, of Middletown, to the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for up to 30 years. According to evidence presented at trial, on May 20, 2021, Vela stabbed a woman more than 20 times […]
Middletown Fire Chief retired amid multiple conduct complaints by union
Former Middletown Fire Chief John “Jay” Woron retired in March of 2024, following a long career as a firefighter and a short career as fire chief for Middletown, but he also retired as the city was facing two prohibited practice complaints lodged by the Middletown Professional Fire Fighters Association (MPFFA) against the city for Woron’s conduct.
Orlando Procured Pipes Under Pressure for State Champ Hand Lax
Jack Orlando has stayed poised and composed under pressure, regardless of the circumstances. And so it comes as little shock that his teammates followed his flow and fought their way to the top in one of the more astounding in-season turnarounds. The Tigers boys’ lacrosse netminder started playing lacrosse all...
Defendant in 2021 Yonkers homicide deemed mentally fit to face murder case
A Connecticut man who spent three years in a psychiatric facility following his arrest in a Yonkers homicide has been deemed mentally competent to proceed to trial. Claismar Abreu-Then, 30, appeared in Westchester County Court Wednesday, where state Supreme Court Justice Larry Schwartz accepted a doctor's recommendation that Abreu-Then's competency to proceed be...
Amenia: Public apology, better process
AMENIA — What was billed as a public apology to be offered during a special meeting of the Town Board on Tuesday, July 9, once delivered, led to fruitful discussion between the Town Board and the Recreation Commission, leading to a better understanding of the expenditure process. Having scheduled...
East Haven Town Council Closes STR Hearing, Will Workshop Ordinance
On July 16, the East Haven Town Council decided to close the public hearing regarding the issue of short-term rentals (STR) and will now workshop its draft ordinance which has generated strong opinions in the aftermath of its only hearing on June 4. Numerous town residents arrived at the East...
New owners at former Terni’s hope to become Main St. staple
MILLERTON — On Thursday, July 4, The Dutchess Trading Co. hosted a soft opening in the former Terni’s General Store. “We had the full range of reactions, people saying ‘Oh, I love the store,’ not knowing the story, and people who were almost emotional and crying,” said Jason Jobson, one of The Dutchess Trading Co. partners.
Tonsils, eating Nightshade; fire chief charged
‘About Millerton’; Little Morton Block had his tonsils removed last Friday at Vassar Hospital. The two-year-old daughter of Samuel Miles was taken ill Sunday. It was found that she had been eating nightshade berries. Dr. Richardson was called and the baby is fully recovered. July 18, 1974. ‘Chief, Fireman...
Freedom rings at Eric Sloane Museum
Community members gathered Saturday, July 6 for the Eric Sloane Museum’s annual bell-ringing ceremony in observance of Independence Day. The Eric Sloane Museum in Kent celebrates the work of the late Eric Sloane, a Connecticut artist and author. In addition to his works, the museum also displays a series of tools which Sloane collected. According to the museum’s page on the State of Connecticut’s official website, “Sloane himself arranged and labeled his extensive collection, telling a fascinating story about bygone times and the great American heritage of craftsmanship.”
45 On Main turns one
KENT — On a sunny Saturday, July 13, 45 On Main - Coffee Chocolate & Creamery in Kent celebrated its first birthday. Music, Games, and entertainment brought in friends and customers of all ages. By far, the main attraction was the dunk tank with the opportunity to dunk a...
Kent P&Z reviews unlicensed motor business, cannabis regulations
KENT — On July 11, Kent Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting to discuss the illegal business status of a current applicant seeking an extension to a lot on Bridge Street. The applicant, Guy Mauri and Jason Doornick with Motoriot, failed to achieve certain permits from the Sewer Commission and the Fire Department.
Crash shuts down road in Thomaston
THOMASTON, CT (WFSB) – A road is closed in Thomaston on Tuesday afternoon because of a crash. The Department of Transportation (DOT) said Waterbury Road is closed at Jackson Road because of a two-vehicle crash. It was reported at 4 p.m., according to the DOT. No further information was...
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