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A touch more humid with a widely scattered Sunday shower
What a day yesterday! Comfortable humidity, low 80s, lots of sun. I was boating on the Sound and there was almost no chop either! Great news for the bluefish tournament. Today looks pretty good as well, but not as nice with a little wildfire smoke in the am, some PM clouds and more humidity. There […]
Backus Hospital to open new MRI building next year: How it's better for patients
The next expansion for Backus Hospital will help it provide quality care at all times of day. The hospital is expanding its radiology department, visible from the outside between the Emergency Room entrance and the campus exit, will house two MRIs which will be operational 24/7. The expansion will also feature a mural outside. ...
Two more senior administrators leave Bristol school system; Former communications director sues
With classes starting in only a week and an interim leader in charge, the second-in-command of Bristol’s school system is resigning. Deputy Superintendent Michael Dietter announced Wednesday that he is leaving, months after Superintendent Kate Carbone left her job heading the school district where state educators are investigating allegations of testing “irregularities” at an elementary ...
People in Business: Aug. 26, 2024
Discovering Justice recognized Springfield’s Thomas Rachele as a “Partner for Justice” at its annual gala that was held on June 26 at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in Boston. The gala raised $325,000 for the organization’s statewide program. In recognizing Rachele for his partnership since 2021,...
Historic Springfield movie palace presents development challenge as it heads for auction
SPRINGFIELD – Somehow, a few long-deflated party balloons are caught in a chandelier hanging in the water-stained and long-dark Paramount Theater. They are reminders of a party that’s been over for a while. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
As demand for services grows, New Haven officials and advocates work to serve unhoused populations
A street medical team in New Haven is seeing a surge in demand for health care from people experiencing homelessness. “We've gone from 1,800 individuals [in the last three years] … [to] around 2,600 individuals that we see yearly, and we see them on a regular basis,” said Phil Costello, clinical director of homeless care for Cornell Scott Hill, the oldest community health center in Connecticut.
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
MSOC dominates Stonehill in season opener
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 6-0 win over Stonehill on Thursday night. The Huskies had five different goal scorers in the match marking their largest goal output since 2019. UConn got off to a fast start scoring their first goal...
Hartford Take Down Louisville 2-1 Behind Dieng’s Brace
Hartford Athletic took down the first place team in the USL Championship tonight, coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Louisville City FC in front of a sold out home crowd at Trinity Health Stadium. After a quiet opening, the pace of tonight’s match picked up in the...
Oxford community brings businesses together to assist people affected by flooding
"I can't even thank everyone for the things they've done. It's just been incredible," said Elizabeth Tsimbidaros while fighting back tears. The resident from Southbury described what it was like to see the storm hit her neighborhood last week. "We ended up with water rushing in like a river and...
Westfield Health Bulletin: Vaccines can make sure kids get an education — not a virus
Back to school finds children with new schools, new teachers and new friends. Respiratory illnesses also find an easy route from one child to the next as children learn and play together. Parents and schools look to public health and medical offices to help decrease sickness. The U.S. Department of...
Rumor Mill Nuggets: The Speedbowl, Monadnock, Stafford And The Whelen Modified Tour
It’s that time of year when the rumor mills gets stoked up. Today we check in on what’s popping recently on the rumor mill concerning management changes at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl and Monadnock Speedway, roster changes for the Whelen Modified Tour and the possibility of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returning to Stafford Speedway in 2025. Wait, why is Brian Robie in this?
Steven Chapman And Amanda West Continue Trend First Time Winners At Stafford In 2024
(Press release from Stafford Speedway) (Stafford Springs, CT)—For any driver, a first victory is a special occurrence and the Friday, August 16 Lincoln Tech 80 program at Stafford Speedway welcomed two new winners, Steven Chapman and the #14 Chapman Apartment Homes team in the SK Modified® division, and Amanda West and the #15 McKinney Construction team in the SK Light division. New winners have been a theme at Stafford in 2024 with Chapman and West becoming the 8th and 9th different first-time winners during the 2024 season. Chapman’s win was his third overall career win at Stafford but first in the SK Modified® division, while West’s victory was a first in any division at Stafford.
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