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Opponents in CT town scramble to oppose medical waste burning. It could be up to 57 tons a week.
Already angered by a persistent and disturbing noise from a Connecticut trash-to-energy plant, many residents are now concerned because the operator is on the verge of state approval to burn medical waste there. A group of homeowners from Bristol and a few surrounding towns banded together three years ago to block Reworld Waste’s medical waste plan, and the campaign was restarted a couple of ...
Access to Washington Park in Meriden limited due to littering and vandalism
MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) - The city of Meriden is limiting access to Washington Park following several reports of excessive littering and vandalism. City leaders say they’ll be turning off the lights this week at the basketball and pickleball courts due to the issues. The basketball court was recently renovated...
Not-so-cruel summer: Quinnipiac offers Taylor Swift course
HAMDEN, CT (WFSB) - Fourteen-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift is known for her song writing and relatable music, but there are more layers to the artist. Some colleges have started to offer courses to study the pop singer’s influence in society. One of them is Quinnipiac University in Hamden.
'Connect as humans': Community gatherings advancing dialogue on Israel-Hamas war, Hamden pastor says
We reported earlier this year on a proposed ceasefire resolution in Hamden aimed at ending the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. That proposal stirred a lot of controversy. It also led to a series of community dialogues facilitated by Pastor Jack Perkins Davidson from Spring Glen Church in...
Powerball ticket sold in Connecticut wins $50K
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Powerball ticket sold in Connecticut won $50,000 in Monday night's drawing, according to CT Lottery. The numbers to match are 31-36-56-58-69 and the Powerball 20. One player matched four numbers and the Powerball, winning $50,000. Had they played with Power Play, the prize would have...
Unsettled at times through Thursday
Unsettled at times right through Thursday! A very changeable weather day today around the state. Some areas could have a bit of brightening and other towns and cities will have some rain coming through at times. Outdoor workers and campers need a rain jacket! Similar tomorrow and Thursday with waves of showers crossing the state. […]
Laughs For Life: Local comedy group shines the spotlight on addiction
Stepping up to the open mic! Local comedians are launching a series of new shows to bolster the standup scene in Hartford, but organizers are also shining the spotlight outwards on thousands of people across the state impacted by addiction. At first glance, it looks like a garage, but with...
Woman Attacks Mother at Movie Theater After Son Accidentally Sits in Wrong Seat
A woman attacked a mother at a Connecticut movie theater after her son accidentally sat in the wrong seat. Two moviegoers got into it at Cinemark in Manchester, CT, when a child accidentally sat in someone else’s seat. An older woman appeared to become aggressive as she demanded the mother and her kids move immediately.
Middletown Post 75 primed for 19U state tourney after 19-win season
Pictured: After winning 19 of 23 games in the regular season, Middletown Post 75’s 19U team can now look ahead to the American Legion state tournament. The program hasn’t won a title in more than 40 years. Instead of fanning out this summer on the travel circuit, local...
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