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Reporter's Notebook: Enduring summer heat in a Connecticut prison
As temperatures soared in recent weeks, most of us were able to cool off inside air conditioned homes. In fact, an estimated 90% of housing units in Connecticut use air conditioning equipment. Most Connecticut prisons also have centralized cooling systems. But that isn't the case at Osborn Correctional Institution, a...
Pearl Street Library showcases Enfield teen’s work
ENFIELD — Through a partnership between Pearl Street Library and the Enfield Public Schools Visual Arts Department, recent Enfield High School graduate Alexis Mastrangelo has the opportunity to exhibit some of her artwork, a passion that she has had since her earliest days. “Like many others, I have always...
Woman Nabbed As Suspect In Murder Near Meriden CT Amtrak Station
The shooting of New Haven County resident Beth Ndwiga of Meriden occurred around 10 p.m., Monday, July 22, near the Meriden Green. According to an incident report obtained by Fox61 News, 32-year-old Maryiah Farrar of Meriden was charged with assault and conspiracy to commit assault on Tuesday, July 23. Meriden...
Burkett Little League Softball stars loving regionals
BRISTOL, Conn. - The Jesse Burkett Little League All-Star softball team is off to a good start in the Little League Softball New England Region Tournament. The Burkett 11-12 year olds started 2-1. The kids who live together in dorms as a team and with the other teams in the regionals are loving the whole experience.
‘Amelia’ recovering from surgery after being thrown from moving vehicle in Avon
AVON, Conn. (WTNH) — A dog allegedly thrown from a moving vehicle on Route 44 Tuesday is recovering well after surgery for a broken pelvis, according to Avon Animal Control officers. Animal control- who named the pup “Amelia Airheart”- posted to Facebook late Wednesday night to say she pulled through the surgery beautifully. They thanked […]
Survey examines how AI will impact mergers and acquisitions
SS&C Technologies Holdings published a report that examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is used to facilitate mergers and acquisitions (M&A).© Shutterstock Ther SS&C Intralinks 2024 Artificial Intelligence in M&A Report had several key findings. Among them, it found that the majority of participants (97 percent) believe AI will profoundly impact their operations and how they […] The post Survey examines how AI will impact mergers and acquisitions appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
Hartford carjacking victim stabbed in hand
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford police are investigating after a carjacking victim was stabbed in the hand Thursday morning. Police confirmed the incident happened at the intersection of Charter Oak Place and Main Steet around 4:30 a.m. The suspects arrived in a stolen vehicle and carjacked another, stabbing the victim in the hand in the […]
MidState soccer fields controversy highlights mixed language accessibility in Meriden city government
MERIDEN—A number of elected officials, included Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati, have received criticism from local Spanish speakers for lack of communication surrounding the move of the fields from MidState hospital to Columbus Park. Critics say the response has called into question the mixed experiences of many Meriden Spanish speakers...
Foggy, humid, chance of thunderstorms this afternoon
Thursday starts with fog and high humidity and there is a chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon. The morning will be mostly cloudy, but sunny breaks will become more widespread this afternoon. There is a slight chance of a passing thunderstorm after noon. Then drier air moves in all afternoon...
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 ...
Black Lives Matter holds protest in Hartford after Sonya Massey’s death by Illinois trooper
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A local Black Lives Matter group held a march Wednesday to protest the death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was shot and killed by a Illinois state trooper after she had called police for help. Black Lives Matter 860’s gathered outside the Hartford police station on High Street in […]
Tractor trailer fire closes I-691 east in Meriden
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — I-691 east in Meriden is shut down following a tractor trailer fire Thursday morning. The tractor trailer fire was reported to state police around 1:30 a.m. The driver reported that the wheel locked up while they were driving uphill so they pulled over onto the shoulder. State police said that’s when […]
Jason Cisto and Buddy Barker: Ready to Read with Guilford Kids
Local children’s author Jason Cisto would love to share Buddy Barker with the Guilford community at local readings in the town’s pre-schools, elementary schools, and library. As a mail carrier by day, Jason walked his ideas around the block a few times when crafting concepts for the latest...
Hartford woman wins national award for her work connecting immigrants to resources through the library
At the downtown Hartford Public Library, one woman is in the national spotlight. Homa Naficy is one of 24 people this year to receive a “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” award. Each year, Carnegie Corporations hands out the award to a select number of naturalized citizens who are making...
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