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Hitting the trail for Connecticut oysters
Inside Stonington’s Water Street Cafe on Saturday, Executive Chef David Stockford extolled the virtues of oysters as he prepped a bowl of mushrooms ahead of the day’s dinner service. “We serve them raw in the shell, on ice, with a red wine vinegar and black pepper dressing,” he...
Groton outlines guidelines for Groton Heights School redevelopment
Groton ― As the town plans to again seek proposals for the redevelopment of the Groton Heights School property, it wants a future developer to keep the historic two-story structure, if feasible. The Town Council plans to include that, among other development guidelines, in a Request for Proposals document...
Groton Long Point Bridge over railroad to be replaced
Groton ― The state plans to replace the aging bridge carrying Groton Long Point Road over the Amtrak railroad, with a new span that will provide greater clearance above the railroad tracks. About 3,400 vehicles travel every day across the bridge, which is located to the north of Esker...
Eversource crews from across New England compete in the 9th annual Lineworkers’ Rodeo in Berlin
BERLIN, Conn. (WTNH) – More than 60 Eversource employees from Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire all gathered in Berlin this weekend for the company’s 9th annual Lineworkers’ Rodeo. The competition was held at the Eversource training facility on Deming Road and it was designed to test worker’s quickness, balance, agility and technical skill. There were […]
McDonald’s franchisee claims company is trying to boot him from his 37 locations: ‘Wrongfully scheming’
He’s not lovin’ it. A McDonald’s franchisee claims the burger titan is trying to force him to sell his 37 locations because he failed to meet “national franchising standards” — and that one executive falsely accused him of planning to illegally hire migrants. MTA’s audacious overtime pay: Letters to the Editor — May 19, 2024 McDonald’s “is wrongfully scheming” to oust George Michell, and “to steal the value of his businesses from him,” he said in a Brooklyn Federal Court lawsuit against Mickey D’s and three of its executives. Michell runs seven franchises in Brooklyn, as well as others in New Jersey,...
Middletown police are looking for larceny suspects who stole from 3 stores
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — The Middletown Police Department is attempting to identify two larceny suspects who stole from three city stores on Tuesday. According to a Facebook post by police, the two suspects allegedly stole $237.88 worth of merchandise, including Yankee candles, Tampax, and leggings from the Washington St. store.
Eversource bills increasing in July
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Some Eversource customers can expect to see a bump in their bills starting on July 1. The majority of customers will see an increase of about $8. In Connecticut, the energy supply price changes twice a year – Jan.1 and July 1. On Friday, Eversource filed a new Standard Service […]
Rainfall totals and rising temperatures mean more mosquitos this year
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - Rainfall totals are to blame if you have noticed mosquitoes out earlier than usual. Researchers in Connecticut say the mix of rainfall and rising temperatures means more mosquitoes flying around this year. “I don’t like them; I don’t like them. They’re a pain,” said Steve...
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