Thomas Falvey, 29, of 70 Woodland Road, East Haddam was arrested on 4/21/12 for reckless driving after being clocked at going 115mph on Route 9 in Deep River. Falvey was charged with operating a motor vehicle while suspended, disobeying the signal of... »
Today, billions of people around the world celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Do you wonder why? The first official Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, but the seed was planted several years earlier. Earth Day was started by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nel... »
Melissa Schlag, a Haddam-based small business owner, is running as a Green Party candidate for State Senate. According to a report in the Hartford Courant, Schlag gave her first interview Thursday at Eagle Landing State Park on the banks of the Conne... »
Two men from Westbrook were arrested Tuesday night in connection with the stabbing deaths of four alpacas at Applesauce Acres farm in Essex last December, according to the Middletown Press. 21-year-old Kyle Rossetti and 23-year-old Shawn Malcarne fac... »
Old Saybrook's 2012 Memorial Day Parade Committee is seeking veterans from the Connecticut shoreline and valley shore area to march (or ride) in this year's Memorial Day parade. Veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces are encouraged to partici... »
They petitioned the governor, organized rallies targeting state officials, testified before the legislature, held numerous public meetings and even lead a protest march through a popular local farmer’s market. But what finally sunk the so-called “Had... »
Most of the military action in Connecticut against the British during the War of 1812 occurred in and around Long Island Sound. In fact, it was an American attempt to blow up a British ship anchored in New London Harbor that precipitated the British ... »
Beginning April 2, 2012, 9 Town Transit is offering expanded bus schedules on two rapidly growing bus routes. The new schedules will improve access and connections to neighboring transit systems. Almost three years after launching service between Old... »
The Lyme, Old Lyme, Salem, Essex and East Haddam land conservation trusts announced the winners of their jointly sponsored amateur photo contest. The purpose of the contest was to focus on the celebrated and scenic countrysidein those towns and its d... »
The Haddam Resident Troopers' Office and the Connecticut State Police, Troop F in Westbrook report the following incidents: OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED MOTOR-VEHICLE AND FAILURE TO YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT A COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY - On March 21st at appr... »
Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals announces that the inspiring new musical Amazing Grace, based on the life of John Newton, the former slave trader who wrote the world's most recognized hymn, will kick-off Goodspeed Musical's Norma Terri... »
What is Restaurant L&E (the former duVillage) in Chester all about? Check out Linda's review. Restaurant name: Restaurant L&E Address: 59 Main Street, Chester Phone number: 860-526-5301; www.restaurantlande.com Cuisine: French-... »
State Representative Richard Roy (D-Milford) recently hosted a news conference and legislative forum supporting labels on products in Connecticut that contain Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). The clear labels would allow residents the ability t... »
On February 22, I attended the HB 5128 Hearing at the State Capitol. The hearing was well attended. Additional hearing(s) may be scheduled allowing for additional public comment. The following are the most significant changes to the bill which would ... »
Coginchaug and Haddam Killingworth advanced to the semifinals of the Shoreline Conference Tournament with victories at home Saturday night. The No. 2 Blue Devils (18-3) defeated Hyde 54-41 behind 18 points from Ethan Donecker. The senior also had sev... »
