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US to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs, in coordination with other major energy consuming nations, including China, India, and the United...

Easy dinner ideas to beat the holiday cooking fatigue- I think it’s safe to say we all love the big, extravagant meals that come with the holidays. There’s something so special and nostalgic about spending all day in the kitchen with your family, lovingly poring over every detail of a giant feast. But...

Christmas Festival to bring over 100 vendors to Aqua Turf on Sunday- SOUTHINGTON — People looking for handmade and one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts will have many options to choose from at Frosty’s Christmas Festival, a crafts fair being held today at the Aqua Turf.With 140 vendors selling all sorts of treats, trinkets...

Transit district serving Durham, Middlefield to merge with larger district- DURHAM — Two local transit districts might merge for the purpose of improving transit service. Estuary Transit District, better known by the 9 Town Transit is poised to absorb the Middletown Transit District in what officials say will be a larger...

Health officials offer tips for safe holiday gatherings- With Thanksgiving just around the corner, people are preparing to travel to be with family and friends for the holiday. However, with the pandemic still going on, health professionals urge people to travel and gather safely to keep COVID cases down...

Two vaccine clinics run Saturday in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — The Spanish Community of Wallingford will host a vaccine clinic for those ages 5 and up this Saturday.Recently, the FDA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, which will be available at the clinic. In...

Yale New Haven Health opens orthopedic and neurology center at Masonicare- WALLINGFORD — Yale New Haven Health announced a partnership with Masonicare this week to bring orthopedic and neurological services to patients at Masonicare and in the general community. Representatives from Yale New Haven Health and Masonicare had a...

Republicans gain City Council seat in Meriden- MERIDEN — The Democratic majority on the City Council was reduced by one on Tuesday after the party lost an at-large seat.Democrats will now hold an 8-4 majority based on unofficial results.Incumbent Chad Cardillo, a local teacher who had filled an...

Republicans win majority on Wallingford Board of Ed.- WALLINGFORD — Republicans retained the majority on the Board of Education Tuesday with a boost from newcomers replacing party incumbents. Republican incumbents Ray Ross received 7,263 votes and Tammy Raccio garnered 7,038 votes. Rajan Doering received...

2 people fatally struck by Amtrak train in Hartford- HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two people were fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Hartford, officials announced.The two people were hit by a southbound train shortly after 4:30 p.m. Monday, Amtrak said in a news release. Their names were not immediately...