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West Hartford receives $697,000 to make sidewalks more accessible
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The town of West Hartford announced in a release on Thursday that it will receive $697,000 from the state for sidewalk accessibility enhancements. The state’s Department of Transportation awarded the town the funding through the Community Connectivity Grant Program, which is an infrastructure improvement program that provides funding for local projects to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users in communities across the state.
Beyond the Polls: Forum cites need to come together on climate change
Jul. 20—When it comes to climate change the United States needs to focus less on technological solutions and more on the bigger picture, according to Eric Vukicevich, a professor at Connecticut College who teaches environmental studies. "I think we need more cars that are low emissions and we need better transportation and all of these things," he said during the first of three voter series ...
Rocky Hill family collects donations for impoverished village in Ghana
A family from Rocky Hill is proving a difference can be made no matter where you are in the world. On Saturday, Kwasi Asante-Boateng and Ama Asante-Boateng along with their children and church members of the Dimension Abundant Life Ministries Church in Rocky Hill, worked together to load a 40-foot shipping container with Ghana as its final destination.
Massachusetts Boaters Stunned When Great White Shark Nibbles On Their Boat
A group of fishermen in Scituate, Massachusetts had an extremely closer encounter with a great white shark earlier this month when the massive shark popped up right next to their boat and appeared to nibble on their engine. The white shark appeared to be quite interested in the fishing vessel and while it never appeared […] The post Massachusetts Boaters Stunned When Great White Shark Nibbles On Their Boat appeared first on BroBible.
Close game ends in confusion as Shamrocks face Northeast Bulls
MARLBOROUGH – The Shamrocks’ 18-point first half lead turned into an eight-point fourth quarter deficit. But after a missed field goal, Marlborough’s offense had the ball with more than five minutes left and a chance to tie the game. But after a scuffle and words exchanged, the...
Sewer rate hike, Show Off Your Ride & Black Plain Road: Six things to know in North Smithfield this week
North Smithfield Professional Firefighters Local 3984 congratulated Capt. Brian Gartland of B Platoon on his retirement this week. Gartland has served the town of North Smithfield for many decades, working his way through the ranks and retiring as a captain at Station 1. He also served as the department’s fire marshal for many years, and also held the position of fire training officer, where he oversaw the onboarding and training of probationary firefighters after their state academy graduation.
Rhode Island man facing list of charges after shooting himself during altercation at bar
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, has announced that a local man is facing multiple charges after a shooting at a local bar. On Saturday, at just after 11:15 p.m., Cranston uniformed officers were working a security detail at 39 West, located at 39 Phenix Avenue in Cranston when they heard a gunshot. The officers then observed two men fighting. Officers immediately separated both men and observed a handgun in the hand of one of the subjects identified as 28-year-old Michael Mancini of Cranston. Officers took Mancini to the ground as he refused to release his grip on the gun and violently resisted arrest. Officers were eventually able to subdue Mancini and seized the loaded handgun that contained a fifteen-round magazine.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. Representatives from the city also regularly attend these neighborhood meetings. There are over 50...
Temple Men's Basketball To Face Rhode Island In The Hall Of Fame Classic
The Temple University men's basketball team added a familiar foe to its schedule as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Owls will face Rhode Island in the Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. on December 21. "We're excited to be a part of...
Viral TSA TikTok involving SPAM led creator to sell this burger for charity
A last minute decision to go to the SPAM museum has led to a video with more than 5.5 million views and a new burger for Massachusetts residents. Joel Libed, of Worcester, originally only got a T-shirt and mug from a quick visit to the museum before a performance he was in in Austin, Minn. because he was worried about how he’d get the cans home. But after bonding with a woman helping with costumes, she gifted him the SPAM variety pack.
Alzheimer’s Drug Offers Hope for Early-Stage Patients
UConn Health is now offering the drug lecanemab to patients with mild signs of dementia. In clinical trials it was shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. The memory assessment team at the UConn Center on Aging consists of multidisciplinary experts who monitor and guide patients through the treatment process. The drug may not be a cure for Alzheimer’s but for patients like Eric Jackson, it offers the chance to remain independent longer.
Well-known CT Democrat seeking old Senate seat after prison; Opponent says he is ‘relic of the past’
He once declared himself to be “the Moses of my people.” He served nearly five years in federal prison and a halfway house after pleading guilty to bribery and other crimes in a corruption scandal as a convicted felon. Now, Democrat Ernie Newton is battling to get his old Senate seat back in the Democratic primary on Aug. 13 Bridgeport. Known as one of the most colorful and quotable state ...
Pawtucket wants to revive the derelict area around the Apex building. Here's how.
PAWTUCKET – The city wants to hear from developers interested in redeveloping the long-derelict area around the former Apex department store building. Pawtucket acquired the unusual ziggurat-roofed Apex building for $17.7 million 2½ years ago after protracted negotiations with the former owner led to an eminent domain process and court-approved settlement.
Assumption University reduces graduate school costs for future educators, effective this fall
WORCESTER — Due to a critical shortage of special educators nationwide, Assumption University will reduce tuition costs for master's degree students in special education and school counseling, beginning this fall. The goal is to make credentials in these areas more accessible, which in turn would push more students into...
In PBS series, Worcester State alum Brian Skerry explores climate change in Gulf of Maine
Award-winning ocean photographer, film producer and Milford native Brian Skerry recalls scuba diving in Eastport, Maine, the most eastern city of the continental United States and often called the place where the sun rises first. "I used to go diving all the time (in Eastport). It was like walking into an aquarium...
Forbes pegs RI as one of the most expensive states to live in. Here's what is driving that ranking.
According to a new Forbes.com report, it's really expensive and it's housing costs – both mortgages and rent – driving up the cost of living in the state. Forbes looked at several data sources to see how every state ranked in various measures. They were:. Cost of living,...
Firefighters Kids Day returns for 43rd year to massive crowds
The crowds filled the parking lot and fields at the town’s middle school for the 43rd annual North Attleborough Firefighters Kids Day. The weekend featured a lot of events that included fireworks on Friday and Saturday, bike giveaways each day to one boy and one girl, Northeast Championship Wrestling on Saturday, concerts all weekend long and a lot of rides and games.
VOTE: What is the MetroWest/Milford Daily News 2023-24 Boys High School Team of the Year?
The dog days of summer are as good a time as any to reflect on the school year past. Some teams rose to the occasion. It was expected for a few, while others shocked with their success. But as with any group, the question becomes but who was THE BEST?...
Stretch Your Dollar: Get an early start on back-to-school shopping for best deals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — It may be the middle of summer, but back-to-school shopping is in full swing!. Experts say getting an early start is key. “That’s going to help you spread out your spending. Find those best deals right now,” said Emily Foley with Retailmenot.
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