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State easement across linear trail needed for bridge project in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — The state of Connecticut is going to pay the town $7,100 for an easement that passes over the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail to facilitate the movement of construction equipment to a Route 15 northbound bridge slated for repair.While Town...

Southington gets funding for linear trail extension- SOUTHINGTON — Construction on the next section of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail could start this year, completing the recreational pathway from Lazy Lane to Aircraft Road.Town officials are still working on an agreement with a factory’s owners...

The Little Rendezvous receives big 9.1 rating from Barstool Sports- MERIDEN— The Little Rendezvous, a 120-year-old, coal fired brick oven pizza place on Pratt Street, received a rare 9.1 rating this week from Barstool Sports creator Dave Portnoy.“I had no idea what we were going to get. I was a little nervous about...

Cheshire’s Class of 2023 overcame challenges through flexibility, resilience- CHESHIRE — The threat of severe weather prompted district officials to move Cheshire High School’s Class of 2023 graduation ceremony indoors to Thorp Auditorium Wednesday.Moving from the outdoor athletics field, with capacity for some 1,300...

Six Meriden teachers receive grants to travel the world, enrich their classroom- MERIDEN — More than 130 Connecticut teachers, including six from Meriden, will spend the summer abroad to be immersed in history, culture and knowledge to bring back to their students. Laura Barberia, first-grade teacher at Thomas Hooker Elementary...

Maloney graduates reach destination despite storm clouds above- MERIDEN — There was no shortage of pomp Monday as members of the Maloney High School class of 2023 dressed in green and white gowns made the customary walk to Robert Szymaszek Field.The students took their seats with class leaders in the front rows as...

Both parties could face mayoral primaries in Wallingford as Dickinson steps aside- WALLINGFORD — With the town’s top seat open for the first time in four decades, both politcal parties could potentially face primaries to determine their candidates for mayor, and voters registered with a party who want to change their party...

Biden to visit Connecticut next week for major gun safety summit- President Joe Biden will travel to Connecticut next Friday, June 16, as lawmakers and administration officials convene for a summit in West Hartford to commemorate one year since Congress passed the first major gun safety bill in decades.The White...

New Haven police officers fired in case of man paralyzed in custody- The City of New Haven, Connecticut, fired two police officers Wednesday for what authorities called their reckless actions and lack of compassion toward Richard “Randy” Cox, who was injured and became paralyzed in the back of a police van after his...

Trapper Don’s soda brand features Meriden wildlife removal expert- MERIDEN — Donald Dandelski’s career path definitely doesn’t follow a straight line. Like the animals he traps, it’s meandered a bit over the years, but he took on wildlife removal as a full-time job. Lately, he’s also been delving into the world of...