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Monday 08/03/2020
HEALTHY LIVING: Now is the time to take care of your health Posted: 03 August 2020 [05:34 PM] FNP-C The year 2020 will forever be remembered for the much feared COVID -19 pandemic. Although we hope we have seen the…
Bristol Hospital goes nine straight days without coronavirus patient Posted: 03 August 2020 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital has gone over a week without a single patient testing positive for coronavirus. The hospital has not…
Lembo: Connecticut economy improving from covid, still needs help Posted: 03 August 2020 [04:27 PM] While Connecticut's economy is beginning to improve, state Comptroller Kevin Lembo warned Monday the state needs more financial help from the federal…
Tropical storm warning issued, area winds may reach 70 miles per hour Posted: 03 August 2020 [04:09 PM] A tropical storm warning has been issued for all of Connecticut Tuesday through Wednesday morning reports WFSB Meteorologist Mark Dixon.…
Plymouth police looking for person who ran down, killed group of turkeys Posted: 03 August 2020 [02:29 PM] PLYMOUTH – Police are looking for information related to the rundown of multiple turkeys on a local road Sunday. Officers were…
UConn receives $10 million grant to research poultry Posted: 03 August 2020 [01:44 PM] STORRS - UConn has been awarded a $10 million grant to research how to raise poultry for food without giving the birds…
GOP congressional candidates pitch anti-socialist message Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:51 AM] HARTFORD - With the state's Aug. 11 primary fast approaching, some Republican congressional candidates have been bucking conventional wisdom it will be…
Police investigating 3 double shootings in Connecticut Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:45 AM] BRIDGEPORT - One of six victims in three separate double shootings in Connecticut late Saturday and early Sunday has died, state police…
Flare-up in covid-19 cases traced to young partygoers Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:43 AM] HARTFORD - A flare-up of coronavirus cases in Greenwich is being partly blamed on a series of parties involving young people, whose…
Online help now available for housing assistance programs Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:39 AM] HARTFORD - An online portal has been launched to help Connecticut residents who need housing assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Department of…
Tornado sightings reported in Connecticut Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:36 AM] SALISBURY - Authorities in Connecticut and western Massachusetts received several reports of tornadoes Sunday evening as strong thunderstorms moved through the region.…
Sunday 08/02/2020
SENIOR SIGNALS: Taking a look at health care directives Posted: 02 August 2020 [08:29 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY You have decided to follow your physician’s advice and complete your health care directive, thus providing a clear…
Horseback-riding enthusiasts gather at Terryville farm for show, amidst unique challenges Posted: 02 August 2020 [04:26 PM] Neither rainy weather nor pandemic sanctions could keep equestrians from making the best of an annual competition at TerryAllen Farms Sunday.…
Saturday 08/01/2020
Connecticut regulators order Eversource to temporarily suspend rate increase amid investigation Posted: 01 August 2020 [12:56 PM] Connecticut regulators on Friday ordered Eversource, the state's largest electric utility, to temporarily suspend a rate increase that appeared in customers' July…
Friday 07/31/2020
Connecticut governor signs police reform bill into law Posted: 31 July 2020 [06:22 PM] Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday signed into law a wide-ranging police accountability bill that proponents said answers the calls for reform, after…
Bristol Hospital goes another day without a coronavirus patient Posted: 31 July 2020 [04:01 PM] Staff Report BRISTOL – It has been six straight days since Bristol Hospital has had a patient test positive for coronavirus. According…
Regulators order Eversource to suspend electric rate hikes Posted: 31 July 2020 [01:48 PM] Connecticut regulators on Friday ordered Eversource, the state's largest electric utility, to temporarily suspend a rate increase that appeared in customers’ July…
Lamont gives school districts more reopening flexibility Posted: 31 July 2020 [11:13 AM] The state of Connecticut plans to give local school officials the flexibility to decide the mix of in-school learning and online learning…
Thursday 07/30/2020
Bristol Hospital goes five straight days without coronavirus patient Posted: 30 July 2020 [04:23 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital has now gone five straight days without a patient testing positive for coronavirus. The hospital has not…
Legislators ask PURA to suspend Eversource's increase in delivery charges Posted: 30 July 2020 [03:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The state agency that oversees utility rates and service is now reviewing increases imposed on Eversource customers July…
Tuition, fee free community college program generates interest Posted: 30 July 2020 [01:42 PM] The Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT), Connecticut’s tuition and fee free community college program, has generated strong interest and it’s…
HartBeat of Main Street program seeking to help local businesses with grant money Posted: 30 July 2020 [01:10 PM] The Connecticut and National Main Street Center is partnering with The Hartford to launch The HartBeat of Main Street program, which…
Wednesday 07/29/2020
Bristol Hospital goes four days without coronavirus patient Posted: 29 July 2020 [05:12 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital has now gone four days without having a patient with coronavirus. The hospital has not had…
Bristol police explain why no charges were pursued after dog was left in car on hot day Posted: 29 July 2020 [05:02 PM] BRISTOL - A dog left in the car on a hot day Tuesday triggered anger among many users on the Facebook…
Two swimmers die in Waterbury reservoir Posted: 29 July 2020 [04:15 PM] WATERBURY - Two people who were found in a Connecticut reservoir died after being transported to a local hospital, according to authorities.…
Bristol Hospital's Emergency Center construction project on time, on budget Posted: 29 July 2020 [04:12 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital’s Emergency Center construction project is still “on time” and “on budget” for a completion date that would…
Man charged in roommate's samurai sword killing won't talk Posted: 29 July 2020 [12:49 PM] HARTFORD - A murder suspect accused of using a samurai sword to kill his roommate in Connecticut did not speak at a…
Police reform, absentee ballot use bills advance to governor Posted: 29 July 2020 [11:39 AM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that attempts to reform police procedures and policies in light of the police-involved…
State worried about recent clusters of teens, young people testing positive for coronavirus Posted: 29 July 2020 [11:35 AM] Gov. Ned Lamont and Acting Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Deidre S. Gifford said Tuesday they're worried about recent clusters of…
Tuesday 07/28/2020
Senators expand ballot use; to vote on police reform bill Posted: 28 July 2020 [05:31 PM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut Senate on Tuesday sent a bill to the governor's desk that will allow all voters to cast their…
Bristol Hospital has not had coronavirus patient in three straight days Posted: 28 July 2020 [05:12 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital has not had a patient with coronavirus for three straight days. Since Sunday, no patients have…
Amazon cuts ties with local distributor, 53 employees out of work Posted: 28 July 2020 [03:41 PM] BRISTOL – Amazon has cut ties with one of its local distributors, and is working to help find new positions for…
Senators return to Capitol to vote on ballots, police reform Posted: 28 July 2020 [01:15 PM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut Senate returned to the state Capitol on Tuesday to give final legislative approval to four bills, including wide-ranging…
Federal inmates settle lawsuit over coronavirus precautions Posted: 28 July 2020 [12:36 PM] HARTFORD - Federal inmates in Connecticut have agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing prison officials of not doing enough to protect…
Monday 07/27/2020
Survey: Most Connecticut students expect to return to school Posted: 27 July 2020 [06:38 PM] HARTFORD - About two-thirds of Connecticut public school students expect to return to classes when the new school year begins in about…
Newington residents can give input into town's future growth over next decade Posted: 27 July 2020 [04:50 PM] NEWINGTON – The town is preparing its road map for the next decade and wants your opinion on the journey as…
Bristol Hospital treating no coronavirus patients as state sees 18% decline in hospitalizations Posted: 27 July 2020 [04:03 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital is not treating any coronavirus patients. The hospital Monday reported being covid-19-free after having only one…
New effort aims to address students' lack of internet access Posted: 27 July 2020 [02:47 PM] HARTFORD - Education and local government advocates on Monday announced a new effort aimed at addressing a lack of computers and internet…
The Lion King up next as Bristol's 'Movies on Main' returns Posted: 27 July 2020 [01:04 PM] STAFF REPORT “Movies on Main” returns Tuesday with The Lion King. The event will once again take place in the parking lot…
Sunday 07/26/2020
SENIOR SIGNALS: It's important for seniors to 'break the ice' Posted: 26 July 2020 [08:21 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY The No. 1 reason seniors do not receive social benefits is because they don’t ask questions because they…
More people are returning to gyms, masks and all Posted: 26 July 2020 [06:34 PM] A week ago Monday, the Martinez sisters entered Planet Fitness in New Britain determined to meet their personal fitness and weight…
'There's a need to understand what it means and how it applies to racism': Group demonstrates, marches against colorism Posted: 26 July 2020 [10:26 AM] BRISTOL – As peaceful protests continue throughout the local region, Madison Ross is using her rallying experiences as a way to…
Friday 07/24/2020
Bristol Hospital has one patient that tested positive for covid-19 Posted: 24 July 2020 [05:23 PM] Staff report BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital has one patient that has tested positive for coronavirus. According to Bristol Health spokesman Chris…
Lamont order presumes workers comp eligibility for virus Posted: 24 July 2020 [04:57 PM] Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday signed an executive order that state union leaders predict will provide hundreds, possibly thousands, of front-line…
Hartford HealthCare appoints new board of directors chairman Posted: 24 July 2020 [03:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare appointed Gregory E. Deavens chairman of the Hartford HealthCare Board of Directors. Deavens succeeds David Hess,…
Blue Jays to play in Buffalo minor league park amid pandemic, not Hartford Posted: 24 July 2020 [02:47 PM] TORONTO - The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in Buffalo, New York, this year amid the pandemic. The Blue Jays…
Harbor Freight Tools opens new location Posted: 24 July 2020 [02:29 PM] BRISTOL – Harbor Freight Tools is now open. Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu said that the City of Bristol is pleased that Harbor…
Connecticut House approves police accountability measures Posted: 24 July 2020 [11:37 AM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut House of Representatives on Friday morning approved a wide-ranging police accountability proposal after an all-night debate that was…
Baltimore talks about hosting Blue Jays; how about Hartford? Posted: 24 July 2020 [11:32 AM] TORONTO - The Baltimore Orioles and the state of Maryland have had talks about the team sharing Oriole Park at Camden Yards…