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CT had the nation’s highest jump in alcohol-related deaths. Why?
In 1993, Newport mother Dorrie Carolan founded Parent Connection to support parents whose children were battling addiction after her son died of a prescription drug overdose. In the decades that followed, her organization has faced a new enemy, one of the oldest recreational drugs: alcohol. From 2012 to 2022, the...
Has the craft beer bubble burst? According to data, CT and nation are at tipping point
Is the craft beer trend that swept the nation now on the decline? Not quite, but it is close, according to the data. Let’s take a look at the number of craft breweries, both in Connecticut and across the country. Craft beer’s most recent boom in the United States occurred through the 2010s. A chart on the Brewers Association’s website shows craft breweries in the U.S. jumped from around 1,800 ...
Why is there an uptick in animal abandonment cases in Connecticut?
CONNECTICUT, USA — Two dogs tied to a pole in Manchester, a dog abandoned and hit by a car in Canton, two kittens thrown from a moving car in Naugatuck – Those are just a few of the animals found abandoned in Connecticut in recent weeks. Animal rights...
Trooper injured after single-car crash in Hampton
HAMPTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A state trooper suffered minor injuries after a single-vehicle collision Thursday evening, officials with the Connecticut State Police said. Police said Troop D-Danielson was notified of a single-vehicle collision involving a trooper on Station Rad just before 9 p.m. The trooper was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. State police […]
In former CT grocery store, a plan to bring trampolines, slides, dodgeball and more
Sky Zone, a national franchiser of trampoline parks, is looking to open a third Connecticut location by remodeling a former supermarket in Newington. Ayesha Afzal is the managing partner of a franchise group that wants to open a 33,000-square-foot trampoline and adventure park in the Lowrey Place building that once housed Best Market. Sky Zone, which operates in Trumbull and Norwalk, announced ...
Katie Polk Named New Head Diving Coach
STORRS, Conn. - UConn Head swimming coach Chris Maiello announced that Katie Polk will be joining the staff as the Head Diving Coach Friday. "I am incredibly excited to start this next chapter with UConn and join a wonderful staff, team, and overall program." Said Polk. "I cannot thank Chris and Hayley enough for the opportunity and can't wait for the season to begin. Go Huskies!"
Busts lead to 32 arrests, seizure of dozens of guns, thousands of fentanyl bags
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A week of city-wide drug bust operations in led to dozens of arrests. Hartford police announced on Friday that they arrested 32 people and served 11 search warrants in their city. They said they targeted areas that were under investigation as a result of citizen complaints...
New Haven seeing an uptick in gun violence
NEW HAVEN, CT - (WFSB) - The Elm City has been dealing with an increase in shootings. Police and city officials addressed it during a new conference in New Haven on Thursday, which had been planned to discuss a recent arrest. Officials said that over the past 12 days, 16...
Bethlehem athlete competing in modern pentathlon in Paris
BETHLEHEM, Conn. (WTNH) — From Bethlehem to Paris — Jessica Savner is ready to compete in the pentathlon at the 2024 Olympics. “The Pentathlon is a five-sport event — running, swimming, shooting, show jumping and fencing” Savner said. She said fencing is her strongest sport. She was a walk-on in college, which meant she had […]
Shakespeare, Breakdancing Shakespeare, A Different Wicked, Protesters, And More
Shakespeare: Summertime is when many U.S. theater groups present Shakespeare plays, often outdoors. This summer, the Flock Theatre in New London is staging Henry V through Sunday, Aug 4, at the Connecticut College Arboretum. More information is available at FlockTheatre.org. The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival is performing Hamlet and The Taming of the Shrew through Sunday, Aug. 4. Performances are rain or shine on the lawn outside the University of St. Joseph. Check the information at CapitalClassics.org. Elm City Shakespeare is presenting Richard III from Friday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 1. The performances are at Edgerton Park on the New Haven/Hamden border. For information, visit ElmShakespeare.org.
Devastating Drowning at Popular Summer Spot Near New York
More details are expected to come out regarding the downing at this popular vacation destination. There are so many things to do in the summer like go swimming, boating, hiking, and more. May New Yorkers agree that one of the most beautiful places to do all of that is at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.
Big Y temporarily closes delis over Boar’s Head recall
(WFSB) - Boar’s Head Provisions Co. said that it is recalling a number of products over possible listeria contamination concerns. The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Friday. As a result, Big Y announced that it temporarily closed its delis. The store said it planned...
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