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Long day’s journey into fright for the Vikings; Woodstock takes ECC DI title
Norwich — All that was required from East Lyme during the duration of Friday:. Defeat two teams it hadn’t beaten all season. Do so with first-pitch times five hours apart, playing the semifinals and championship game in 80-plus degree weather. Survive a blown 6-0 lead in the title game. Protect a one-run lead in the last of the seventh.
Plainfield education budget fails at referendum. What's next in the budget process?
Voters will need to vote on Plainfield’s budget again after one of the questions failed to pass at Monday’s annual town budget referendum. The town's operating budget in the amount of $13,352,619 passed with 4 votes to spare, with 272 votes in favor of its adoption and 267 votes opposed.
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Central Mass
One Bay Stater had a very lucky start to their week when they claimed a $100,000 lottery ticket they bought in Worcester County on Monday, May 20. The winning ticket was sold at Market Basket at 95 Sutton Ave. in Oxford and was for the $30 "Millions" scratch-off game. Related: Lott…
Killingly, Griswold fall in ECC softball quarterfinals
Killingly entered Tuesday’s Eastern Connecticut Conference Division 1-2 softball tournament quarterfinals with five straight victories, including a win over Division I Woodstock Academy that highlighted a stretch of six wins in seven games. A rough start against Fitch, however, spelled doom for Killingly. The Falcons (11-10) scored three runs...
Preservation has saved a part of Glocester's history. These trails will show you.
GLOCESTER – Rhode Islanders have done an impressive job protecting tens of thousands of acres of public land across the state where hikers, dog walkers, trail runners and others can explore the best of the outdoors. And they’re not done yet. The state, land trusts, towns and nonprofit groups...
Webster Police Chief discusses boating safety ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
WEBSTER, Mass. - Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and some police departments in the area are preparing for increased traffic on local lakes and ponds. Webster Lake is known for having the longest name in the U.S. Lake Chaubunagungamaug loosely translates to, "You fish on your...
Eastford congregation votes to relocate after devasting church fire
EASTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – The Congregational Church of Eastford’s membership decided Wednesday to relocate to a new site after their church building was devasted by a fire last year. The vote had an “overwhelming” majority, with most members opting to move to a location with “abundant” space to host community events, programs for school kids […]
UConn law student seeking to be a voice for the Chamorro people in Saipan
A UConn law student is making it her mission to be a voice for an underrepresented community. She’s looking to not only be one of the few Pacific Islander attorneys in the nation, but an advocate for people in Saipan. Walking through the halls of the UConn School of...
University of Connecticut receives Steinway pianos for music students
The University of Connecticut (UConn) has announced a gift of 13 Steinway pianos from the Lawrence J. and Natalie D. Portell, Persbacker, and Jean and Richard Widmark foundations. The foundations’ support to fund the 13 upright pianos brings UConn’s music program closer to its goal of earning the “All-Steinway School”...
Connecticut man charged with murder in shooting death of Fall River man
(WJAR) — Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn announced that a Connecticut man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in December 2023. Lee George Maldonado, 28, was arrested in Willimantic, Connecticut on Thursday, according to authorities. Prosecutors said Maldonado was indicted last week on charges of murder,...
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