I love helping people : Retiring Middletown officer moves to job at Cromwell schools
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Middletown Police Lt. Heather Desmond retired Jan. 1 after over a quarter-century on the force.Contributed photo / Heather DesmondShow MoreShow Less
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Now retired Middletown police Lt. Heather Desmond speaks to the press in July 2014.Hearst Connecticut Media file photoShow MoreShow Less
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Retired Middletown police Lt. Heather Desmond, far right, talks to reporters about an incident at Wesleyan University in September 2017.Hearst Connecticut Media file photoShow MoreShow Less
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Now retired Middletown police Lt. Heather Desmond briefs the press on a shooting which took place in October 2018 on Long Lane.Hearst Connecticut Media file photoShow MoreShow Less
Remembering Cellist David Darling (1941-2021)
January 11, 2021, 11:37 AM · The world has lost a creative musician and innovative teacher with the passing last Friday of cellist David Darling, who was 79. Originally from Elkhart, Indiana, he studied classical cello at Indiana State University and eventually worked as a studio musician in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2010, he won a Grammy for best New Age Album for his album Prayer for Compassion. In addition to his solo performances and albums, he performed with musicians such as Bobby McFerrin, the Paul Winter Consort, Ralph Towner and Spyro Gyra. A musician of eclectic abilities, he excelled in many styles, including classical, jazz, Brazilian, African, and Indian music.
New City Council president brings ‘passion’ for Danbury
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DANBURY The City Council’s new president is a longtime resident who aims to keep Danbury’s quality of life strong.
Republican Vinny DiGilio was narrowly voted in Tuesday evening as the head of the council, replacing new Mayor Joe Cavo, who had held the position since 2006.
“It’s a humbling experience that I’m honored to do and continue to serve the Danbury community as best we can and continue to keep Danbury on the right track,” DiGilio said last week.
Democrats nominated minority leader Paul Rotello for president, but DiGilio won the position in an 11-to-10 vote along party lines. Council members applauded DiGilio after the vote, while Rotello wished him “congratulations.”
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Bagpipe concert by Wallingford musician offers respite for hospital workers
Bagpipe concert by Wallingford musician offers respite for hospital workers
Jesse Ofgang, of Wallingford, a longtime piper, performs for healthcare and rescue workers in the courtyard of Waterbury Hospital Friday afternoon.
January 01, 2021 06:52PM By Michael Gagne, Record-Journal staff
WATERBURY â Jesse Ofgang snapped his fingers four times, with a percussion beat thumping out of an amplifier that was propped in the back of his blue hatchback car, its rear door swung open and parked in the courtyard of Waterbury Hospital.Â
With that count-in, Ofgang began blowing into the mouthpiece of his bagpipe and started the first in a medley of traditional jigs Friday afternoon. The 33-year-old Wallingford resident wore full piper attire, including a red plaid kilt, as he played.Â