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Conn. residents will be able to see the next full moon soon. When's the July Buck Moon?
If you enjoy watching the moon at night, there's good news - a full moon is on the horizon in just a few days. Last month, the area was treated on the biggest, lowest full moon in years due to how timing lined up with summer solstice. That moon is known as the "Strawberry Moon," a name given by Native Americans as it often lined up with the best time of year to harvest, you guessed it, strawberries.
Blumenthal announces legislation aimed at providing aid for Connecticut farms
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — One year ago, devastating flooding destroyed farmland along the Connecticut River, causing farmers across the state to lose millions of dollars in revenue. The farmers are continuing to feel that loss. “Even though we’re starting off with a great season this year, we’ve got those underlying loans that are right over our […]
2024 Emmy nominees with Connecticut ties
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Some big names on the small screen will be representing Connecticut this year at the Emmys. More than a dozen actors with ties to the Constitution State have been nominated. They range from legendary names like Meryl Streep, to a slew of Yale graduates, to a local nonprofit trying to […]
Trinity Health no longer accepts UnitedHealthcare after failed compromise
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — As of July 1, Trinity Health of New England no longer accepts UnitedHealthcare insurance. Due to the change, patients covered by UnitedHealthcare Commercial or Medicare Advantage plans may experience changes in their coverage. Trinity Health representatives said they’ve been working to reach a fair agreement with UnitedHealthcare to “appropriately cover the true […]
A CT museum exhibit aims to tell stories of the sea through Indigenous and Black perspectives
As Akeia de Barros Gomes walks through an exhibit at Mystic Seaport Museum, she points out fishing decoys and displays of maritime navigational skills. There are also traditional Indigenous and African masks, and spiritual figures from both sides of the Atlantic. The new exhibit, called “Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty and the...
Refugee expert urges CT lawmakers to involve communities of color in climate plans
An international refugee expert has urged policymakers in Connecticut to involve youth and vulnerable communities of color in plans to fight climate change. Climate change cannot be effectively tackled without input from the most vulnerable, said Immad Ahmed, who heads Obat Helpers, a nonprofit that provides education and economic empowerment to refugees in Bangladesh. Ahmed was one of several experts invited to speak at a legislative hearing on climate disasters and building community resilience at the State Legislative Office Building in Hartford on Tuesday.
Man pulled from water in Westerly
A body was pulled from the water in Westerly Thursday. First responders said a 71-year-old man was seriously injured while body surfing at Weekapaug Beach. Police said he was wading in the water when waves crashed on him pushing him down into shallow spots. Officials said the man was given...
Hopkinton man allegedly fired 41 rounds in seconds at Vermont troopers in desperate flight
A Hopkinton man wanted by police in Rhode Island apparently used at least two guns to fire 41 shots at Vermont state troopers Sunday, according to an affidavit filed by the Vermont State Police. A Kevlar helmet that Brenden Sackal was wearing might have also saved his life since police...
Killingworth Community Fund Awards Two College Scholarships
(July 18, 2024) — The Killingworth Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County is pleased to announce the awarding of the Marjorie Kirk Ullrich Scholarship for Excellence in the Fine Arts to Nicolette Hines, and the newly established Laura Englebright Scholarship for Community and Civic Service to Luke Dooley. Both are June 2024 graduates of Haddam Killingworth High School.
A growing mission in Griswold: 'Sunflowers for Wishes' blooms
GRISWOLD, Conn. — Sunflowers for Wishes, an annual fundraiser benefitting Make-A-Wish Connecticut, is in bloom once again – 21 years after the goodwill mission began at Buttonwood Farm. The premise is simple; visitors come and cut fresh sunflowers and 100% of the proceeds go to local Make-A-Wish families...
Suspect who stabbed a Hartford mother is still on the loose
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A mom of two in Hartford is stabbed by a stranger over the July 4th weekend. Now, she wants to know why the man who stabbed her, is still free. It was a hot July 4th night, as Salena Collado stood outside her apartment on New Britain Avenue, minding her own business.
Give an animal a forever home at the Simsbury Tractor Supply Pet Adoption Event July 28
SIMSBURY, Conn. — In partnership with Monkey’s Pack Animal Rescue, the Tractor Supply location at 1603 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury invites residents to attend a Pet Adoption Event on July 28. According to a release from the store, the event begins at 12 p.m. and lasts until 2...
Hartford teacher's union says change is needed; 68 grievances filed this year
The Hartford Federation of Teachers says a change is needed at Hartford Public Schools and they’re losing faith in district leadership. Carol Gale, president of the union, said 68 grievances were filed this year by union members. “The first two years that we were in office, it was under...
Abandoned dog in Canton escapes cage only to get struck by driver
CANTON, CT (WFSB) - A dog escaped the cage it was abandoned in only to get struck by a driver. The 1-year-old terrier mix was found in the woods near the intersection of Route 44 and Sterling Drive in Canton, according to Burlington & Canton Animal Control. Animal control posted...
Some in East Haddam community say issues run deeper after alleged racist bullying of middle school student
Angered but not surprised. That’s the message from some in the East Haddam community after an investigation was launched into racist messages targeting a middle school student. They say the news of the bullying isn’t surprising and the issue runs deeper. “It was like a sense of déjà...
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