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Angel of Edgewood working into the night delivering AC units to those in need
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The Hartford based organization Angel of Edgewood has been working to distribute air conditioners to those who don’t have it. More donations have been coming in, but help is still needed. These air conditioners are going to the elderly and those who are most vulnerable...
GAF Roofing Modified Masters Event Postponed At Stafford Speedway
With a forecast calling for the possibility of severe weather in the evening, Stafford Speedway management made the decision to postpone tonight’s scheduled GAF Roofing Modified Masters event. The event will now be run on Friday July 26. The Modified Masters event will be part of a card that...
HVFC Tells a Story of Safety at Brainerd Library
(July 17, 2024) — On July 9, 2024 members of the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company brought fire safety and a little fun to some of Haddam’s youngest residents. During “Children’s Storytime” at Brainerd Memorial Library, HVFC Captain Joshua Meyer read “The Little Firetruck” by Margery Cuyler, “Flash the Little Fire Engine” by Pam Calvert, and “Fire Truck” by Peter Sis.
Iguana escapes enclosure in Middletown, spotted at apartment complex
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — No, it’s not your eyes — there is an escaped iguana prowling around Middletown. An iguana that escaped its enclosure in the Burgundy Hill and Westlake Drive area has been spotted at the Town Place Apartments, according to a post from Middletown Animal Control on Wednesday. The iguana’s owner thought the […]
United Airlines Flight Diverted After Engine Component Detaches
A United Airlines Holdings Inc. plane was forced to return to a Connecticut airport after losing part of a liner from inside the engine’s cover, marking another incident for the carrier, which has faced increased scrutiny over several flight mishaps this year. The incident occurred with an Airbus SE...
Men arrested for stealing cooking oil from Ellington restaurant
ELLINGTON, CT (WFSB) – Two men are facing charges for allegedly stealing cooking oil from a restaurant in Ellington, according to state police. State police said 34-year-old Jonathan Gutierrez Rosario and 29-year-old Ronald Gutierrez-Santos were charged with possession of burglar’s tools, criminal trespass second-degree, and larceny fourth-degree. It...
Public safety concerns close Cotton Hollow Preserve in Glastonbury
Public safety concerns have closed Cotton Hollow Preserve in Glastonbury until further notice. In a Facebook post from the town, as of July 16, the Cotton Hollow Preserve will be closed. The town said the closure is due to public safety concerns, but did not give any additional details. While...
Lawsuit over 360 High School closing settled. Here's what will change.
PROVIDENCE – A federal lawsuit brought by parents over the closing of 360 High School has been settled, city and state school officials announced late Wednesday night. At a glance: The school will still close, and merge as planned with another high school under the same roof it now shares, but with renewed commitment to the concerns of multilingual students and their families. ...
'The Gilded Age' picks up 6th Emmy nomination
NEWPORT – HBO drama series "The Gilded Age" picked up six Emmy Award nominations Wednesday, not the five that were initially reported. Initial reports had the Julian Fellowes period drama garnering nods for Best Drama Series, Best Actress in a Drama Series, Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Production Design for a narrative period or fantasy program (one hour or more), and Outstanding Period Costumes for a series.
UConn 360 Podcast Returns With New Episodes
The UConn 360 podcast has returned from a brief hiatus with two new co-hosts from University Communications. Izzy Harris, a multi-media producer, and Mike Enright ’88 (CLAS), who serves as deputy spokesperson and editorial associate, are the news hosts of the podcast. The podcast made its debut in 2018...
Little League Baseball: SK seniors complete three-peat, advance to regionals
CRANSTON – In 2022, the South Kingstown Little League senior all-stars won their first state title as a program in more than 60 years. Last year, they repeated as state champs. On Thursday, they completed the three-peat.
‘I found a kitten!’: Driver rescues wayward cat from highway
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The kitten that caused a brief traffic jam on Interstate 195 in Providence, Rhode Island, last week was rescued by a woman who spotted it while driving by, body-worn camera footage reveals. Rhode Island State Police troopers were seen on a Rhode Island Department of...
Rhode Island State Police troopers are an elite few. Can they also be diverse?
Capt. Kenneth D. Jones might be wearing a blue uniform instead of the black and red of the Rhode Island State Police if he hadn’t seen a trooper doing his job. At the time, Jones had been thinking about joining the Massachusetts State Police after leaving the Marine Corps. On his way home from a […] The post Rhode Island State Police troopers are an elite few. Can they also be diverse? appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
With Eastside Marketplace closing, Mark Patinkin finds a replacement. Could it happen?
I have an embarrassing admission for a 401 longtimer. I’ve never been to Dave’s. You know, the grocery everyone adores – officially called Dave’s Fresh Marketplace. ...
A grant will make Salve Regina University more accessible to some students. How it works
NEWPORT – When people think of Salve Regina University, they often think of ocean views and affluence, but there’s more to it than that – according to associate biology professor Belinda Barbagallo. There are students at Salve who come from struggling families and struggle both financially and...
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