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Police seek suspects who stole pool from Walmart in Waterford
WATERFORD, CT (WFSB) - Police in Waterford said they are looking for two women they said stole a pool from the Walmart in Waterford. The incident happened on April 14. Police said the pool cost $548. “They left in this black-colored GMC Terrain that was bearing CT plates BL75714,” Waterford...
Body camera footage shows man shot, killed by Colchester officer pointing shotgun at police
A man shot and killed by a Colchester police officer last week pointed a shotgun at officers after suddenly emerging from a door in the basement of his home, according to the Connecticut Office of Inspector General. Inspector General Robert Devlin Jr. on Wednesday released a preliminary report and body camera footage from the officer-involved shooting last Thursday that took the life of ...
Need Qualified Candidates
In Old Saybrook the right to continue having timely and responsible voting is on the ballot. Why, you ask? Both political parties will be electing a new Registrar of Voters. These individuals will jointly hold the process of voting to the high professional standards we expect and deserve. Registrars are...
Real Estate Transactions for April 25
52 Baypath Way Unit E52: Steven Beresner to Samantha and Dante Manson, $295,000 on April 2. 25 Brookhills Road: Joshua H. Brown to Amy Fulton and Stephen Milici, $660,000 on April 2. 26 Buena Vista Road: Estate of Mildred E. Hill and Shirley Collins to Alison Johnson and Nathan Lee,...
Montville will allow a second cannabis store
Montville ― The Planning and Zoning Commission passed regulations on Tuesday that will allow a second retail cannabis establishment to come into town ― but only in the Chesterfield area, about a half-mile from the Dinosaur Place. The commissioners’ 6-0 vote marks the end of a year-long moratorium...
Rich Holton: Running One of Westbrook’s Biggest Events
For nearly 20 years, Westbrook children have had the opportunity to enjoy a free community egg hunt thanks to the organizing work of Rich Holton. When Rich and his wife Doreen were new to town, the couple quickly got involved with a community egg hunt that was being organized at Daisy Elementary School. After several years of attending, Rich and Doreen were asked by the original organizer if they would like to take over the event. Seventeen years later, they’re still at it.
Spin Cycle: Don’t look now, but Hook C is hot
Don’t look now, but the Hook C is hot. Like, scorching hot. At the time of this writing (before Connecticut takes on Hofstra Wednesday afternoon, the Huskies have claimed victory in 13 of their last 15 contests. The streak has helped UConn overcome its rocky start to the season. Their recent sweep of Georgetown saw the team go back over a .500 W/L% for the first time since a loss to California back on Feb. 24 sent the team under the .500 mark. The Georgetown sweep knocked the top team in the Big East off its throne and allowed the Huskies, with a 7-2 conference record, to claim it.
State police seek info after juvenile is injured in Haddam hit-and-run
HADDAM, Conn. — A teen was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Haddam Saturday, according to a Facebook post from Troop F Westbrook. Connecticut State Police troopers from Troop F said they responded to the area of Jackson Road at 12:13 p.m. after receiving a report of a car versus pedestrian crash.
Two arrested for railroad track theft from Essex Steam Train in Old Saybrook
OLD SAYBROOK, CT (WFSB) - Two people were arrested for the theft of railroad tracks from a state park in Old Saybrook. Nicole Hooghkir, 38, and Jason Hubbard, 47, both of Clinton, were arrested on a number of charges, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. DEEP’s Environmental...
Driver cut off GPS bracelet, fled CT after causing serious crash
ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) – A man is facing charges after he allegedly cut off his GPS bracelet and fled Connecticut following a serious crash in Rocky Hill, according to police. David Ferrari, 35, of Haddam, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence (his third offense),...
One-level Home Offers Gracious Lifestyle
One-level living doesn’t get any better when it’s in a very coveted area of Madison. This gracious, ranch-style home is across and above the Madison Country Club and has distant views of Long Island Sound. The property has been lovingly cared for and is ready for its next owners.
Heather Amara-Miles: Lucky Ducky
This is not a tricky question: What state is the Kentucky Derby held in? Full marks if you guessed Kentucky. Now, try another one: Where is the ConnDucky Derby held? Look at the name for a clue. This one will take place in Chester, Connecticut. The Chester race will be...
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