Worries about holiday purchasing caps a year of plunging sales for many independent retailers in Connecticut hit hard by COVID-19. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
‘We’re more than just the Trail of Tears and Thanksgiving and Columbus Day’ : What it means to be Indigenous in Connecticut
“We’re more than just the Trail of Tears and Thanksgiving and Columbus Day. We’re more than that. The culture is so rich and beautiful,” said a member of the Eastern Pequot tribe. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
No injuries in Tolland rollover crash
Units said no one was injured in a rollover on Goose Lane Friday morning. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Blumenthal pardons turkey named after Fauci
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joined Stew Leonard Jr. at the Newington store Wednesday to pardon the bird. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Wonderland at Roseville holiday display opens on Thanksgiving
A Fairfield home typically decked out in holiday decorations will still have a display this year — just a little bit different. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
The ‘first’ Thanksgiving wasn’t the first. Connecticut Native Americans talk about the origins of the beloved holiday
At a panel discussion on Monday, local Native American activists remind people that the traditional Thanksgiving has its roots in the Green Corn Festival, which has been celebrated at this time of year by Native Americans for centuries. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
From Syria to West Hartford: Refugee family thriving, growing
In 2012, Foza and Fadi Alassaf weren’t thinking about the United States. They were hoping life would improve in their native Syria. They lived in Homs, a center of anti-government protests. Eventually, the government stopped the protests with a violent siege. Thousands fled, including the Alassafs. Now they live in West Hartford. They’ve settled in.…
‘I’m really worried’: Connecticut medical experts say COVID-19 cases will spike after Thanksgiving
Despite pleas to avoid travel and holiday gatherings, medical experts say they expect to see a coronavirus spike after Thanksgiving. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Fire officials: Naugatuck fire ‘rapidly’ spread
The fire started on the outside and quickly extended inside the home around 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to fire officials. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Search continues for puppy after owner killed in hit-and-run in Vernon
The search continues for the dog that was last seen walking with its owner before its owner was hit and killed by a driver Tuesday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Hartford police: Juvenile arrested in stolen car
The car had been stolen out of Hartford, Lt. Paul Cicero said in a tweet sent Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
2020 ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report reflects low and high-tech toy dangers
ConnPIRG is once again drawing attention to dangerous toys through the annual “Trouble in Toytown” report. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
While Connecticut officials urge more federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, Gov. Lamont says he’s prepared to dip into the state’s rainy day fund
“I don’t think I can pinch pennies on something like that,” Lamont said of vaccine distribution planning. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Connecticut-based company will soon introduce an at-home COVID-19 test that could make detection easy
A company based in Guilford hopes to soon distribute an at-home COVID-19 test that promises accurate results within minutes. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Warrant: Ansonia man charged in $31K workers comp fraud
Joshua Good failed to disclose he was working while also receiving Temporary Total Disability benefits for more than two years, the chief state’s attorney said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Local CT couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Americo and Maria Paniccia, who were married at St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church in Bridgeport, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Police: 1 killed, 2 seriously injured in Easton crash
One man died after a crash on Route 59 in Easton around 5 p.m. Tuesday, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
New Haven launches harm reduction task force in light of increased opioid overdoses
In the face of rising numbers of opioid overdoses, New Haven announced the launch Tuesday of a harm reduction task force to spearhead a data-driven, evidence based approach to quell an epidemic that has killed dozens of people in the city this year. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
With coronavirus cases climbing in nursing homes, Connecticut public health officials looking at opening more COVID-19 recovery centers
The facilities are designed to help handle an influx of nursing homes residents leaving hospitals — and also to prevent outbreaks in nursing homes. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Faith leaders keep up call for Gov. Lamont to declare racism a public health crisis in Connecticut
Dozens of religious institutions are calling on Gov. Ned Lamont to declare racism a public health crisis —as several Connecticut communities have done — and they say his silence on the issue is troubling. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
CT opens fourth COVID recovery center to control nursing home outbreaks
Four facilities will offer nursing-home style care to COVID patients who typically live at long-term care facilities. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Stratford schools going fully remote until December
The decision comes a day after members of the public and school board expressed misgivings about returning the town’s youngest students to in-person learning. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
