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Firefighters get free skin cancer screenings at Smilow
While firefighters’ risk of contracting cancers linked to toxins in the smoke and soot they encounter has long been established, their chances of developing skin cancer, including melanoma, has only recently begun to attract attention. “It’s sort of a newer risk,” Dr. Mary Ann Bentz, a dermatologist in private...
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...
All-state seniors Roth, Bayor hit back-to-back homers to lift Old Lyme softball
Deep River — Emma Bayor and Ava Roth, a pair of all-state seniors for Old Lyme, were both grinning at the end of Friday’s high school softball game, reminiscing about their distinguished careers together. Roth brought up seventh-grade basketball. “It was not good. We need to forget that,”...
Historic ferry service begins operating for summer
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB)—The state will begin ferry service across the Connecticut River on Friday. The Chester-Hadlyme and Rocky Hill-Glastonbury ferries begin operating at 7 a.m. Enjoy a ride across the Connecticut River on this seasonal service as an alternate commute option. More information about the ferries can be...
Old Lyme voters looking at 0.9-mill tax increase
Old Lyme ― The proposed 2024-25 budget of $42.1 million going to voters at a town meeting next month comes with a projected 3.8% increase to the tax rate. The spending plan ― which includes town operations, education and capital costs ― represents an increase of $1.1 million, or 2.7%, over the current budget.
8 Things To Do This Weekend: CT Spring Boat Show, Wicked & amusement parks open
(WTNH) – Looking for weekend fun? We have eight ideas for you!. Through May 12th, see Broadway sensation Wicked at The Bushnell. The story of the Witches of Oz features an inventive plot and incredible music. All weekend, go see Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure at Toyota...
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,...
Waterford’s Childs sets 300H record, New London’s Arnold a double-winner at Tetlow Relays
Ledyard — Until this season, Elliot Childs was the second-best hurdler in the Eastern Connecticut Conference. Childs, from Waterford High School, remained in the shadow of Stonington’s Josh Mooney, who was the national champion last season in the 110-meter high hurdles as a senior. “I always will be,”...
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.
Memorial trees planted on Arbor Day in Groton
Groton ― People gathered Friday for an Arbor Day Celebration at the Thrive55+ Active Living Center. Six trees ―Japanese snowbell, Armstrong maples, and Eastern redbuds ― had been donated by family members or friends in memory of Steve Cary, Gloria Chavez, Mary Coleman, Wally Post, John Schuster and William Wolter.
Town Council Forwards $40.6M Budget To May 8 Referendum
Clinton’s proposed town and education budgets will head to a referendum on Wednesday, May 8, at Town Hall. The Town Council unanimously voted to forward a proposed town budget of $23,761,131 and a proposed Board of Education (BOE) budget of $40,662,912 to voters. To be eligible to vote in...
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