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Connecticut Sun Boost Championship Hopes with Marina Mabrey Trade
The Connecticut Sun made a significant trade move, acquiring Marina Mabrey from the Chicago Sky just before the 2024 All-Star Game, aiming to bolster their championship aspirations. Marina Mabrey averaged 14.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 34.4% from 3-point range in 23 games with the...
Police arrest final suspect in January burglary at a Milford gas station
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A third and final arrest has been made for a January burglary at a gas station in Milford. Police say that three men broke into Galaxy Fuel in Milford on January 30 at around 3 a.m., breaking down the front door and stealing the ATM machine from inside. It is estimated […]
Tea time in the barn
Jul. 17—EAST LYME — Tables full of family members and friends filled the barn of Brookside Farm Museum during a children's tea event at the historical house museum on Wednesday. This was the first tea for kids event at the farm, but Wanda Stazick, with the Friends of Brookside Farm Museum, said she hoped to make it an annual event. "We're trying to get people to know we're here and introduce ...
Norwich officer accused of shoplifting at Walmart
NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — An officer with the Norwich Police Department has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of stealing food from a Walmart. Megan Crawford is a member of the patrol division, according to Norwich Police Chief Patrick Daley. She’s been with the department for three years and is now the subject […]
Rural towns in CT aren't testing their well water enough. This program is trying to change that
About one in four state residents get their drinking water from a private well. But the rules surrounding testing for Connecticut’s roughly 300,000 private wells, which are often found in rural parts of the state, can often go unrealized by homeowners. Currently, Connecticut has no obligations for homeowners to...
Troconis Granted Public Defender in Move to Appeal Conviction in Dulos Murder
STAMFORD – Michelle Troconis has been granted a public defender to appeal her 14-and-a-half-year prison sentence for the aiding in the murder of Jennifer Dulos. Troconis appeared in Stamford... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
Former Christmas Tree Shops location in CT to be reborn as another store
A large Connecticut retail space that has sat vacant since the former tenant announced bankruptcy last year is slated to become a popular craft store. The former Christmas Tree Shops, located at 120 Hale Road in Manchester, will become a Hobby Lobby, according to Atlantic Retail, the broker representing the owner of the property. The company’s existing location at 241 Buckland St., will be ...
Susan Lexa-Senning: Use the Sidewalk
Sidewalks are for hopscotch grids, tic-tac-toe diagrams, and pictures drawn with brightly colored chalk. However, for those who are beyond their hopscotch and sidewalk art days, sidewalks can not only be for safe strolling, but also for satisfying shopping. That’s what will be happening in Essex on Saturday, July 27...
Avon’s Connor Harris selected to play in Sunday’s NECBL All-Star Game
GROTON, July 16, 2024 – The Mystic Schooners scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat the Valley Blue Sox, 8-3 on Tuesday night in New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Fitch High. Avon High graduate Connor Harris got the start for Mystic (18-14)...
Electrical fire breaks out in Providence home
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Firefighters knocked down an electrical fire at a home on Atwells Avenue in Providence on Wednesday night. One room was damaged, but the fire was quickly contained. No injuries were reported, and no one was displaced. The cause of the fire was under investigation, but...
Weather Now: Sunny Comfortable Friday
GOOD-BYE humidity !! The dew points continue to drop at this hour. Dry comfortable conditions will continue into the weekend. INTERACTIVE RADAR: Live Pinpoint Weather 12 Radar ». | | FLIGHT TRACKER. Hour by Hour // A close look at the upcoming conditions ». If you’re headed to the beach...
Man hospitalized after being struck by lightning in Colchester
COLCHESTER, CT (WFSB) – A man was taken to the hospital after he was struck by lighting in Colchester on Wednesday evening, according to fire officials. Colchester Fire Chief Steven Hoffman said it happened on Orchard Farms Road. The 34-year-old was conscious and alert but had chest pain, Hoffman...
SY Summer Residency Exhibition — Opens Friday
The Steel Yard summer resident exhibition kicks off with an opening reception Friday at The Wurks. The exhibition features original works by Trae Brooks, Harry Cassell, Brittany Dias, Prinshu Gautam, Nyala Honda, Michelle Jiaxin Huang, Emilia Schonthal, and Grace Varner. Don’t miss this opportunity to support The Steel Yard’s residents...
RISPCA accepting dogs and cats from Texas shelter impacted by Hurricane Beryl
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said it is accepting dogs and cats from a shelter in Lake Jackson, Texas which was affected by Hurricane Beryl. RISPCA said that it is expecting 13 dogs and up to 40 cats and...
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