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Ukrainian Independence Day marked with ceremony for third year in West Haven
PHOTO — West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer, holding sunflowers, stands with members of the Ukrainian American community, including advocacy Chair Ann Salemme of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Branch 108 of New Haven, third from left, and West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins, fourth from left, in front of City Hall on Friday, Aug. 23, in observance of Ukrainian Independence Day. (City Photo/Michael P. Walsh)
Path to the Parade 5k raises money for New Haven Saint Patrick’s Day parade
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Even though it’s only August, it’s never too early to plan for Saint Patrick’s Day! The Path to the Parade 5k was in Hamden on Friday, with runners lined up to run the Farmington Canal to raise money for the greater New Haven Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Organizers fundraise year-round for […]
Pumping pipeline project to begin for struggling pondside residents in Portland
PORTLAND, Conn. — As towns in the Naugatuck River Valley continue their week of flood cleanup, the Connecticut River Valley community of Portland has been cleaning up since April. But now there’s renewed hope for the residents of Jobs Pond. Jobs Pond is a unique body of water that...
One arrested after crash on Merritt Parkway in Westport
WESTPORT, CT (WFSB) - One person was arrested after a crash on the Merritt Parkway in Westport Sunday afternoon. Police say that at around 1:50 P.M., Connecticut State Police contacted Westport police about a crash that happened in the area near the Clinton Avenue overpass. They reported that three individuals...
Stags Fall to Nationally-Ranked Texas A&M
Box Score COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Fairfield University Women's Soccer team suffered their first loss of the season as they fell 3-0 to No. 24 Texas A&M at Ellis Field in College Station. All three scores for the Aggies came in the first half as the Stags tallied five shots in the setback.
Alexa Lignelli finished first and second in Old Salem Two-Phase Special
NORTH SALEM, N.Y.--Alexa Elle Lignelli of New York, N.Y., finished first and second on Helium and Cinderella in the Open Jumper 1.30/1.40m Two-Phase Special on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Old Salem Farm Summer Jumper Classic CSI2*. Lignelli beat a starting field of 38 over a course designed by Oscar...
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Touring New England With Original Cast Members
That iconic movie that conquered the world is going on tour, this time with three of the original cast members. I know you've heard of the 1975 film Rocky Horry Picture Show. It's the longest-running theatrical release in film history, and is based on the 1973 musical starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and Meatloaf.
Lee Howard: What's Going On: Anthony's Hardware has been serving Jewett City for 70 years
Aug. 23—It's not easy to keep a family business going for more than 70 years, but Anthony's Hardware in Jewett City still attracts customers from far and wide, even with a Lowes and Home Depot only a mile away at Lisbon Landing. "He has things that Home Depot has, and he's cheaper," said customer Rob Angell of Colchester on Friday, when I visited the store. "If they don't have it, you don't ...
Long Awaited Return: Cliff Saunders Grabs Late Model Victory At Stafford Speedway
STAFFORD – After two years away from competition, Cliff Saunders returned full-time to the Late Model division at Stafford Speedway for the start of the 2024 season. Friday the longtime Stafford Speedway veteran made his to victory lane. Saunders, of Stafford, passed Tom Butler on lap 23 and rolled...
New London gets $7M boost to replace lead-lined water pipes
Aug. 23—NEW LONDON — Federal, state and local officials on Friday celebrated a $7 million infusion of federal dollars to help subsidize a lead water line replacement project that has so far found fewer instances of the dangerous material in pipes buried throughout the city than originally anticipated. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law loan, an unknown portion of which is expected to be ...
Stonington's McGugan leads by example despite the obstacles
Aug. 23—STONINGTON — Patrick McGugan was 9 years old when he was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He didn't understand it, exactly; he thought he was going to the hospital to get well, just like any other sickness, and that would be that. "It just never occurred to me, because I was so young I couldn't really understand, that it was a lifetime situation," McGugan said. He played flag ...
Waterbury names interim superintendent days before first day of school
The Waterbury school district has appointed a new interim superintendent days before schools are back in session. It comes after Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski decided not to renew former Superintendent Verna Ruffin's contract earlier this year. In April, Pernerewski asked the Board of Education not to renew Ruffin's contract due...
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