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Madison 12-U All-Star Softball Squad Finishes as State Runner-Up
The Madison 12-U All-Star softball team recently completed another tremendous campaign after finishing as the runner-up in the state championship, falling 3-1 to Milford on July 16. Previously this summer, the girls won the District 9 crown before taking the Section 3 championship. Looking back further to the successes of...
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 ...
State officials receptive to plans for downtown Westfield cultural district
WESTFIELD — Representatives from the Massachusetts Cultural Council recently gave positive feedback during a site review of Westfield’s proposed cultural district, according to Community Development Director Peter Miller. While he has yet to receive official feedback, he thinks the proposal met the representative’s expectations. “They seemed pleased...
People’s Pantry holds virtual food drive
What goes on at a food pantry? How does it work? I think that most people who have not experienced a pantry, either as a client, volunteer, or staff member, picture it as a straightforward operation. Food comes in; food goes out. Well, that is true as far as it goes, but, like so many things, it is a lot more complicated than it looks at first glance.
Skillful crew flies through fast-paced farce in Barrington’s ‘Boeing Boeing’ (Review)
PITTSFIELD — “Boeing Boeing” is two and a half hours of non-stop laughs caused by high-flying antics, choreographed with split-second timing by Julianne Boyd, jam-packed with outstanding design from Kristen Robinson (sets), Sarah Jean Tosetti (costumes), David Lander (lights) and Fabian Obispo (sound). Add a sextet of polished performances, and you get a satisfying afternoon or evening of comedy and farce at its best.
MountainOne Awards Community Grants in the Berkshires
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the completion of its second quarter 2024 Community Dividend funding, distributing over $150,000 to support various not-for-profit organizations in the Berkshires and South Shore communities. In Berkshire County:. North Adams SteepleCats (North Adams): $25,000. Berkshire Innovation Center (Pittsfield): $10,000. The Brien Center (Pittsfield):...
German Trade Mission Reveals Tariff Fears, Short-Term Opportunities
Fears of an international trade war might hurt Connecticut in the long run — but it may lead to new jobs in the short term. So reported Gov. Ned Lamont at a press conference Tuesday at the headquarters of the state-connected economic development nonprofit AdvanceCT on James Street in New Haven.
Live Wire: Bousquet Mountain adds musical flavor to Berkshires
If people are talking about summer music in the Berkshires, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Tanglewood in Lenox or maybe Wilco’s annual Solid Sound Festival at MassMoCA in North Adams. But there’s another player in the game in the western part of the state: Bousquet...
N.J. gets $250M grant to add electric truck charging stations along I-95
The state Department of Environmental Protection on Monday received a $250 million federal grant to put toward a multi-state electric truck charging project along I-95. The grant will provide funding for the Clean Corridor Coalition, a initiative that aims to install charging stations for commercial and medium to heavy duty electric trucks along the interstate highway in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland.
Ravizza to be arraigned on Vineyard charges
Jared Ravizza, who is facing multiple charges including murder in Connecticut, will be arraigned at the Edgartown District Court in September on misdemeanor and felony charges extending from an April incident in West Tisbury. Ravizza was not present during a hearing Monday morning at the Edgartown courthouse. On April 14,...
Proposed plant in Bristol that would burn biomedical waste faces pushback
BRISTOL, Conn. — There is growing public outcry in opposition to a proposed plant in Bristol that would burn biomedical waste. Residents said they are concerned about the public health and environmental impacts of such a facility. It originally became an issue in 2021, but enough people voiced concern then that the proposal laid dormant until now.
Lights off at Meriden's Washington Park after vandalism: officials
The lights at Washington Park in Meriden are off because of what city officials called excessive littering and vandalism. “The City will be leaving the lights off at Washington Park this week due to an excessive amount of littering and even vandalism, including attempts to damage park infrastructure,” Chris Bourdon, director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Meriden, said in a news release issued on Monday afternoon.
“Candy-O” to Perform at New Britain Museum of American Art’s First Friday
The New Britain Museum of American Art is to host the band, “Candy-O,” at its popular First Friday event. Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995!
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