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Why is there an uptick in animal abandonment cases in Connecticut?
CONNECTICUT, USA — Two dogs tied to a pole in Manchester, a dog abandoned and hit by a car in Canton, two kittens thrown from a moving car in Naugatuck – Those are just a few of the animals found abandoned in Connecticut in recent weeks. Animal rights...
32 arrests made in Hartford this week as money, drugs and guns seized: Police
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police report that citywide operations led to 32 arrests this week. After receiving citizen complaints of narcotic and quality of life issues, the Hartford Police Narcotics Unit spent the past week serving multiple warrants, seizing money and taking a considerable amount of drugs off the streets, according to a release Friday from the police department.
Electric bills on the rise again with latest expected to last 10 months
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - When you get your electric bill this month, you may want to sit down. Eversource says most customers will see a $48 increase. Electric bills tend to be higher in the summer because people are using those air conditioners. But, there are other reasons for the increase.
New Leadership At Hartford Land Bank
HARTFORD, CT – The nonprofit Hartford Land Bank’s Board of Directors announced recently that Hartford resident Marcus Ordoñez has been appointed as the bank’s executive director. Ordoñez had been serving as interim executive director since December 2023, when his predecessor, Arunan Arulampalam, stepped down following his...
Big Y, Stop & Shop react to nationwide Boar's Head deli recall
HARTFORD, Conn. — Big Y is temporarily closing its deli departments as the grocery store locations deep clean and rid their shelves of deli meat recalled on a national scale. Stop & Shop is also purging its deli inventory amid the recall, the grocery chain announced. Boar's Head, a...
Connecticut man arrested on drug charges in Burlington, Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Connecticut man was arrested on drug charges following a police operation in Burlington earlier this week. The Burlington Police Department arrested 37-year-old Christopher Stevens, of Hartford, on Tuesday following an investigation into drug activity at a home on Buell Street. According to police, investigators had...
Brescome Barton Hosts Hartford Wine Show
Brescome Barton hosted a spring wine show for its Hartford County accounts at The Goodwin on June 5. The Wines Around the World trade tasting showcased a variety of domestic and imported fine wine selections. Suppliers, sales representatives and brand ambassadors educated trade professionals and guests on offerings from 17 different tables. Attendees learned more through two seminars held during the afternoon: the first hosted by Pamela Ford, Director of Education, Foley Family Wines, and the second by Emily Cipollone, Northeast District Manager and Master Educator, Far Niente Winery.
Devastating Drowning at Popular Summer Spot Near New York
More details are expected to come out regarding the downing at this popular vacation destination. There are so many things to do in the summer like go swimming, boating, hiking, and more. May New Yorkers agree that one of the most beautiful places to do all of that is at Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.
Music, colors and pride: Peruvians celebrate Independence Day in Connecticut
The Peruvian community gathered at the state Capitol in Hartford Friday morning to celebrate in anticipation of Peru’s 203rd Independence Day, which is July 28. The spirited flag-raising ceremony featured vibrant performances by local dance groups, showcasing Peru’s rich cultural heritage. Peruvian Consul Elvis Tuesta addressed the community,...
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
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