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What’s wrong with Corn Flakes?
Back in December, a professional organization of which I am a member teamed up with a Hartford-based organization to collect items for a local food pantry. By the way, the fact that I just used the phrase “of which I am a member” rather than “that I’m a member of” indicates a high level of […]
Art Deco revival: Style is popular again a century after its heyday
A century after it was formally introduced at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, in Paris, Art Deco is enjoying a resurgence in decor, fashion and more. A new generation is appreciating the style’s unapologetically glamorous roots and translating it into something new. A current exhibition at the Museum of the […]
Get ready for a wingding with some wassail
A wassail is not a weasel or a whiskey or a wail but it is a wingding, filled with jugglers, dancers, an accordion player and festival-goers who celebrate the triumph of good over evil. It is an integral element of the Boar’s Head Festival, which the Shrine of St. Anne in Waterbury will celebrate Sunday […]
Bonhoeffer’s legacy claimed, debated across political spectrum
Shortly before he was hanged by the Nazis in 1945 at age 39, Dietrich Bonhoeffer reportedly told a fellow prisoner: “This is the end – for me the beginning of life.” It was – more than he knew. Even as the German theologian – a Lutheran – was anticipating eternal life in heaven, his death […]
PowerSchool servers hit in some state schools
Multiple school districts in the state have reported a recent data breach of the PowerSchool information system. Region 16, which serves students in Beacon Falls and Prospect, informed the district community Tuesday about a cybersecurity incident Dec. 28, 2024. The data breach involved unauthorized access to certain student information within the PowerSchool system, according to […]
Naugatuck’s downtown project picks up speed
NAUGATUCK – The borough’s $14.8 million downtown infrastructure project is scheduled to be completed by Oct. 15, Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess said. The project involves upgrading Church and Maple streets, the Maple Street bridge and the intersection near Water Street. A little more than $9.2 million of the funding will come from the borough’s […]
Litchfield adds funds for new tennis courts
LITCHFIELD – The persistence of the Park and Recreation Commission to secure enough funding to rebuild the tennis courts at Community Field has paid off. Commission Chairman Gianni Perugini and members Jonathan Torrant and Ray Schmid on Tuesday were successful in convincing the capital improvements committee to include the project’s $433,362 cost in the proposed […]
Goshen eyes code of ethics for officials
GOSHEN – Creating a code of ethics for elected officials and not a code of conduct that would cover elected officials, town employees and the public will be an immediate goal of the Board of Selectmen. The board Tuesday entertained a proposal by resident Lori Clinton to establish a code of conduct that would be […]
Torrington police blotter
Torrington police recently filed the following charges: DAVID J. SIBERON, 38, 139 French St., second-degree breach of peace, Dec. 23, 2024. DENNIS C. HANNAFIN, 58, 44 Bannon St., disorderly conduct, simple trespass, Dec. 28, 2024. THOMAS C. WHITTEN, 65, 360 Norfolk Road Route, driving with suspended license, Jan. 1. SHANE SNIHATSCH, 28, 29 Chestnut Ave., […]
Waterbury police blotter
WATERBURY Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: LISANDRA SOTO, 43, of no certain address, Waterbury, second-degree failure to appear. ZAELA FLORES, 23, of 255 N. Main St., disorderly conduct, third-degree assault. JEFFERY LACLAIR, 61, of 1406 Hanover St., Meriden, third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree breach of peace. MALIQUE MACK, 22, of 20 Stiles St., two […]
Insurance companies are out of control
With the recent lunacy over an insurance company CEO, one wonders just how crazy this industry has become. I was fine with my Medicare arrangement for my prescription drugs. The mail-order pharmacy, a subsidiary of my insurer, receives my prescriptions from my physician. The pharmacy fills the prescription, sends me my meds and charges my […]
Thankful for help help after accident
We were involved in the auto collision on Straits Turnpike on New Year’s Eve day. Firstly, our condolences to the family of Mrs. Joanne Carosella. Next, we want to thank all the people involved in helping us at the scene. Especially the Watertown van driver who assisted one of us out of our burning vehicle. […]
Eversource charges need explaining
I am writing in regard to the letter from William Foley Sr. of Waterbury (“‘Public benefit’ plan, other bad ideas add to utility bills spike,” Jan. 2). My Eversource bill for January includes $23.72 for “FMCC Charge” and $19.93 for “Comb Public Benefit Charge.” These amounts have crept up over the year from $1.52 and […]
Fact-checking the ‘experts’
For generations, and especially in the past decade, so-called expertise has creeped in as a substitute for the standard public inquiry and debate that has typically characterized democratic society. This “expertise,” by which we really mean an appeal to certain credentials, is primarily used not to inform discussions, but to shut them down. The argument […]
NOTEWORTHY IN NORTH COUNTY: Riverton Grange marks 117th
BARKHAMSTED Riverton Grange celebrated its 117th anniversary Jan. 3 with a festive gathering for about 40 people at the hall it has inhabited since 1934. The chapter was inaugurated on a wintery night in 1908 when 34 residents assembled in a meeting room at the Riverton General Store to charter Riverton Grange No. 169. In […]
Torrington property sold twice on same day
TORRINGTON – A property on Industrial Lane was sold twice on the same day with a nearly $2 million increase in the second sale compared to the first. Connecticut-based Riberdy Realty Acquisitions sold Stratis Visuals at 129 Industrial Lane for $2.7 million to Stratis Real Estate of Eureka, Mo., on Dec. 13. Also that day, […]
Dems, power companies clash over allegations of intimidation
HARTFORD – Senate Democrats and the state’s two largest power distribution companies clashed Thursday over allegations of political intimidation. Senate President Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, and Senate Majority Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, on Thursday accused Eversource Energy and United Illuminating of trying to silence and intimidate Sen. Norman Needleman, D-Essex, the Senate chairman of the […]
Today in History, January 10
By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Jan. 10, the tenth day of 2025. There are 355 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 10, 1982, San Francisco 49ers receiver Dwight Clark caught a touchdown pass from Joe Montana with 58 seconds left in the NFC Championship Game; one of the most […]
Dao’s sophomore slump spurred success
Dominick Dao finished his sophomore season with the Eastern Connecticut men’s basketball team last March feeling discouraged, yet determined at the same time. The 6-foot-2 guard from Terryville had struggled with nagging ankle issues as well as with being the focus of opposing defenses, and the Warriors had slumped to a 6-19 season while missing […]
Freshman Ziebell had chance to shine vs. Xavier
STORRS – The circumstances surrounding the UConn women’s game against Xavier Wednesday night provided an opportunity for Coach Geno Auriemma to get some valuable, extended minutes for his bench players. With Paige Bueckers sidelined with a knee sprain, that left Auriemma with 30 minutes of playing time that he could use to let other players […]
Bueckers upbeat amid injury scare
UConn women’s basketball star guard Paige Bueckers has quickly turned what started as a scary, emotional week into reason for her teammates and Huskies’ fans to be upbeat and excited. Fearful images of her rolling on Villanova’s Finneran Arena floor in pain clutching the left knee that she has had surgically repaired twice have quickly […]
Eugene Thomas Dionne
WATERBURY – Eugene Thomas Dionne, age 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Johnson) Dionne. Celebration of life Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m. at Living Faith Christian Church, 69 Prospect Road; wake 10 a.m. until service at 11. For full obituary, more info or […]
David Tanner
WINSTED – David Tanner, 78, died on Jan. 8, 2025, after an extended illness. David was born Feb. 6, 1946, in Torrington, to Marvin and Dorothy (Brown) Tanner. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Lou; his brother Gerald Tanner (Theresa); as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends, all […]
Arthur G. von Holtz
SOUTHBURY – Arthur “Art” G. von Holtz, 83, of Southbury, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 3, 2025. He was the loving husband to Judith von Holtz for 61 wonderful years. Art was born in Bridgeport on Jan. 10, 1941, to the late Theodore and Hilda (Schwarz) von Holtz. Following his education in […]
Dorothy Williams-Dallas
WINSTED – Dorothy (Baird) Williams-Dallas, 87, of Winsted, died Dec. 27, 2024. Funeral services Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St., Torrington. Calling hours to be 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at Cook Funeral Home. For a complete obituary, please visit cookfuneralhomect.com.
Leaders say Eversource, UI tried to intimidate lawmaker
HARTFORD — Senate majority leaders on Thursday accused Eversource and United Illuminating of trying to intimidate the top Senate Democrat on the Energy and Technology Committee as state legislators started work on addressing the high cost of electricity in Connecticut. Senate President Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, leveled […]
Housing, homelessness and education: Waterbury sets list of priorities for legislature
WATERBURY – Addressing homelessness, providing more affordable housing, and ensuring the city’s school district continues to receive its fair share of Education Cost Sharing funds remain the city’s top priorities in the 2025 legislative session, according to city officials. Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski Jr. Jr. said it is critical to provide more affordable housing options […]