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Swab Summer: A home-away-from-home for Coast Guard Academy cadets
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WFSB) - A long-standing United States Coast Guard tradition needs your help. Swab summer is here, and soon-to-be cadets are learning the Coast Guard ways. The service academy is now seeking sponsor families for this year’s class. Many live far away, and a sponsor family can...
CT homeowner talks about the impacts of a crumbling foundation
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT (WFSB) – Eyewitness News got an exclusive look at what happens to a home with a crumbling foundation. A family in South Windsor has watched their house be lifted up so it can be fixed. This home on Ellsworth Circle is now way off the ground,...
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 ...
Groton, School District Clash Over Allocation of Federal Aid Funds
GROTON — Shortfalls in the Board of Education budget has led to a dispute with the Town Council over who has the right to excess funds from a federal aid package. Superintendent Susan Austin... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
Groton program bridging gap after kindergarten age change
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — This fall, fewer children are going to be eligible for kindergarten because they’re just not old enough. That has some parents scrambling to try to figure out how they will pay for another year of day care. The Town of Groton already has a solution. It’s called transitional kindergarten, and Groton […]
Nationwide health outreach program comes to Hartford
The National Institute of Health has been in Hartford since Tuesday talking with people about their health. The All of Us Research Program is an initiative meant to engage people in underserved communities about healthcare. It gives participants free screenings and helps collect information for researchers on how to better...
Deep River Selectwoman Focuses on Voter Outreach in Run for House Seat
DEEP RIVER — Selectwoman Kathryn Russell didn’t expect to be running for the 36th House District seat this year, but that all changed when frontrunner Chris Turkington withdrew from the race just day... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
West Hartford Fire Department's summer camp for teen cadets provides a spark
NEWINGTON, Conn. — The West Hartford Fire Department has brought back a popular idea from last summer: a firefighting camp for teen cadets. All week, a group of 15 cadets ages 12-18 have been part of the program meant to build character and perhaps spark the careers for future firefighters.
Hydroponic farm expected to bring fresh produce for greater Hartford area
A new farm that will live in Hartford’s North End is taking shape. The goal is to end food insecurity in a food desert in the Hartford area. Levo International is leading the effort, teaming up with the City of Hartford, Hands-on Hartford and CarMax to make it all happen.
Grand Opening of Battle Standard (Sat July 27th)
Celebrate “Geekdom” with The Battle Standard Tabletop Game and Hobby’s GRAND OPENING of their New Location!. This Sat July 27th from 11am-10pm*- Refreshments will be served!. This is going to be an exciting place with 2800-13000 Sq. Ft for Gaming Tournaments and More- Battle Standard continues it’s...
Driver charged in fatal motorcycle crash in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford woman faces multiple charges in connection to a deadly crash that happened in May, according to police. Hartford police arrested 37-year-old Ingrid Galarza Thursday and charged her with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, second-degree assault, operating without a license, failure to renew registration, insufficient insurance and improper turn. […]
Reggae Artist Toplane In Studio Sunday
The July 28 edition of Strictly Roots will feature an in-studio interview with singer Michael Bembridge. The program airs 6-8 p.m. Click here to listen live. Bembridge, who goes by the stage name Toplane, is a reggae artist hailing from Jamaica. With his infectious rhythms, soulful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, he’s established himself rising figure in the reggae music scene.
Suspects steal handguns from gun shop in Southington
SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Police are searching for suspects who broke into a Southington gun shop and stole several handguns. Authorities said it happened at Lock n Load Firearms on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike early Saturday morning. Arriving officers found an unoccupied Hyundai. The suspects backed the car into the front...
Chase Dollander makes Double-A debut
Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander made his Double-A minor league debut with Hartford on Wednesday. Dollander pitched four innings in the Yard Goats’, 7-1, win versus Harrisburg. He recorded five strikeouts, while allowing three walks, one hit and one run (zero earned) in the contest. Hartford competes in the Eastern League and are located in Hartford, Connecticut. Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23. Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Phish Portends A Summer ’24 Golden Age With Wide-Ranging Mohegan Sun Opener [Photos/Videos]
After kicking off its 2024 summer tour with a three-show stand in Mansfield, MA this past weekend, Phish headed to Uncasville, CT’s Mohegan Sun on Tuesday for the first time in five years to begin a two-night, midweek run at the casino arena. Chilling, Thrilling Sounds favorite “Martian Monster”...
Council Member Scott Discusses Empowerment at School House Apartments
Third Ward Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) discussed local government and empowerment at the School House Apartments on South Main Street at a community meeting last Friday. “It was amazing,” said Ald. Scott. “We had spaghetti, salad, dessert, and I spoke about local politics and shared information and resources...
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