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Redding gets grant to clean up former Gilbert and Bennett Wire Mill site
Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday that Redding is receiving a $1,991,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. That site is contaminated with hazardous materials and petroleum products from former factory operations at the Gilbert and Bennett Wire Mill. The federal grant is in addition to $400,000 in state funding...
Former Connecticut resident misused COVID relief funds, bought second home in Vermont
COVENTRY, Vermont — A former New Fairfield resident who now lives in Coventry, Vt., has paid $154,200 to resolve allegations that he spent a significant amount of a small business loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to purchase a second home in Vermont. The news...
Pizza, paving and plantings: Springtime at Exit 17
WESTPORT — Grass is growing, some ramps for Interstate 95 have a fresh layer of asphalt, and the old Arrow restaurant parking lot has been cleared of debris and will soon house a pizza joint. Springtime is looking hopeful at Exit 17, two years after the state Department of...
High school student from Bethel selected to attend elite U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy
BETHEL, Conn. (WFSB)—This summer, a student from Bethel High School will participate in an elite, eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program. “The goal of the scholarship program is to inspire and expose exceptional young talent from communities across the nation to a career path in Naval Aviation,” says Tamara Graham, Deputy Director, Flight Academy Program Manager.
Retired Teacher Barred from Speaking at Bridgeport School Board Meeting Sparks Debate
BRIDGEPORT — A recently retired public school teacher, who has been highly critical of district and school board leadership, was barred from speaking at a Tuesday meeting, sparking debate among membe... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you...
Documentary debuts on the history of CT's tobacco industry
A new documentary series by Eastern Connecticut State University’s film department explores the diverse history of Connecticut’s tobacco heritage and the connected civil rights movement. WSHU’s Eda Uzunlar spoke with director Kristen Morgan to learn more about “Stepping Into the Shade,” which premiers June 1 at the Westport...
Feds call it ‘poison’ ravaging families. 11 CT residents accused of trafficking it are off the street
Eleven Connecticut residents have been charged in connection with three indictments on narcotics trafficking charges. The individuals who were indicted were identified by the U.S. State’s Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. They include: Rodney Canada, aka “Supreme,” 47, of Stamford; Terrell Wills, aka “Black Fred,” 50, of Darien; Ramion Baker, a.k.a. “Ray Ray,” 43, of Stamford; ...
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