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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...
Naugatuck man injured in motorcycle accident in Watertown
WATERTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — On Tuesday afternoon, Watertown emergency services personnel responded to a reported motorcycle crash in the area of Litchfield Road and Killorin Road. According to police, they identified that a 58-year-old man from Naugatuck was traveling southbound on Litchfield Road and struck a BMW sedan that was making a turn. The motorcycle […]
Can renewable energy help struggling Connecticut farmers?
KILLINGWORTH, Conn. (WTNH) — State politicians and federal agriculture leaders were in Connecticut on Tuesday highlighting clean energy investments and grants for local farmers as they face high electricity costs. Running Brook Farms in Killingworth is a recipient of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a United States Department of Agriculture grant program. Site […]
Co-leaders of drug trafficking conspiracy involving Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, New York that shipped over 100 kilos of cocaine sentenced
PROVIDENCE, RI – The co-leader of a years-long drug trafficking conspiracy that shipped over 100 kilograms of cocaine from Puerto Rico to Rhode Island has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. As reflected in court documents, Efrain Colon-Garcia, 43, and...
Animal control looking to rehome two dogs after Burlington shelter reaches capacity
The animal control department serving Burlington and Canton will not accept non-emergency intakes until further notice after its shelter reached capacity. The Burlington and Canton Animal Control Department announced Tuesday that the shelter, located in Burlington Town Hall, is operating with only its emergency-only kennel available. However, the department also...
Security measures upped for Connecticut lawmakers
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State officials are monitoring potential threats against elected officials, elections infrastructure, and the Capitol in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, Connecticut State Capitol Police said they enhanced security around the Capitol complex with additional manpower. The bolstered security is not in response […]
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