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Morning 5: Trials of the century
A judge has delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago. Here are five other trials of the century: 1) O.J. Simpson — The football and movie star was acquitted of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and […]
History, November 27
Today in History: November 27, Harvey Milk and George Moscone fatally shot By The Associated Press undefined Today is Wednesday, Nov. 27, the 332nd day of 2024. There are 34 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 27, 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (mah-SKOH’-nee) and city Supervisor and gay rights activist […]
Gilbert alumni give advice to students
WINSTED – Eighth-graders and seniors at Gilbert School had the chance to meet school alumni Tuesday and hear how they met and overcame challenges they had after graduating high school. Approximately 20 alumni attended and were split into groups of four. Current students and staff asked questions about how attending Gilbert helped prepare them for […]
UConn loses in Hawaii for 2nd day in a row
For the second time in as many days, the UConn men’s basketball team was upset in the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii due to a lack of defense, execution and discipline. Colorado’s Andreij Jakimovski drove from the top of the key down the right side of the lane and threw up a no-look shot at […]
Naugatuck, Ansonia meet for 124th time
NAUGATUCK – In a football rivalry as old and intense as any in the state, you never know what to expect when Ansonia and Naugatuck clash on Thanksgiving Day. There is, however, one thing certain about this year’s game. It won’t be played Thursday morning. Naugatuck athletic director Brian Mariano said that with rain and […]
Beacon Falls town offices close for holiday
BEACON FALLS — All town departments will close Wednesday at noon through Saturday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular business hours resume Monday.
Barkhamsted follows state’s lead, lifts ban on open burning
BARKHAMSTED — First Selectman Nick Lukiwsky said Tuesday the lifting of the state of emergency declared Nov. 13 due to severe drought conditions and high fire danger means the town’s ban on all open burning also has been lifted. “Thanks to favorable weather changes and the diligence of our community, we are pleased to announce […]
Waterbury firefighters union donates turkey dinners to 65 families
Waterbury Firefighters Association Local 1339 provided Thanksgiving meals to 65 families across the city through donations from several local sponsors. Firefighter Rey Padilla, the union’s community engagement chairman, spearheaded the event in its second year. Families in need were identified through the Rivera Memorial Foundation. “Waterbury firefighters have a lengthy record of supporting charitable initiatives […]
$500,000 bond for violating probation in Salisbury voyeurism case
TORRINGTON — Released early from a five-year prison term for stalking, burglary and malicious voyeurism after he installed spy cameras in a Salisbury woman’s home to capture bathroom and bedroom images, Christopher Pelgrift was back behind bars this week on a $500,000 bond. Released in September after serving just three years with credit for time […]
Waterbury must give its library system adequate funding
I am a patron of the Bunker Hill branch of the Silas Bronson Library and was disappointed when I recently learned that the branch would be closed Nov. 25-29. Normally the branch would be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Thursday is the Thanksgiving holiday and the librarian is taking two well-deserved vacation days today […]
Laken Riley’s blood is on top Dems’ hands
To Gov. Ned Lamont, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, and all of the governors and mayors of the sanctuary states and cities that allow illegal immigrants, murderers, rapists, drug traffickers, gang members, into our states: Laken Riley’s blood is on your hands, […]
Taking country back from Biden-Harris disaster will take time
My wife and I just finished watching the conclusion of the trial of Laken Riley’s illegal-immigrant murderer where the family and friends got to state their feelings to the judge in a process called impact statements. It was heart wrenching. These people stayed focused and on topic detailing Laken’s virtues and the devastation in their […]
Holiday charity Think first, then donate
Food banks need help all year, but the period from mid-November through Christmas is when the most people actually give something, rather than merely thinking about donating. That said, it’s worth taking a few seconds to consider what food banks and similar institutions most need. For example, a common donation is a box of macaroni […]
Wandering in wilderness for 4 years isn’t appealing
You know the old song lyrics “Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am?” I’ve been hearing that on a loop in my inner ear over the past two weeks since Donald Trump pulled off what some have called a surprise landslide but which, after the votes were counted, seems […]
Don’t let politics spoil Thanksgiving
It doesn’t matter how many terrible wars we’re mired in overseas. It doesn’t matter how many seemingly unsolvable social and political problems we face at home. At this time of year, we Americans have the usual Walmart store of blessings to be thankful for. An extra reason for the entire country to give thanks next […]
The Declaration of Independence is painfully relevant today
Readers may recall that the Declaration of Independence was all about Britain’s North American colonies – that’s us, in case you’ve forgotten – breaking political ties with Great Britain, personified by King George III. The Declaration cited 27 grievances to justify the break. And many of those grievances, while they no longer have anything to […]
Esteban Arrufatt Jr.
WATERBURY – Esteban Arrufatt Jr., 24, passed away in Miami, Fla., on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Esteban Arrufatt Jr. was born Feb. 25, 2000, in New Britain. He was the son of Esteban Arrufatt Sr. and Nancy Morales. Esteban Jr. was raised in Waterbury where he attended local schools and was a graduate of Crosby […]
Gary D. Brown
TERRYVILLE – Gary Donald Brown, 71, of Terryville, husband of Debra A. (Reynolds) Brown of 50 years, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, after a brave struggle. He was born June 25, 1953, in New Britain, son of the late Donald and Evelyn (Hyneck) Brown. Gary went […]
Richard N. Calabro
PROSPECT – Richard N. Calabro passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. He was surrounded by his beloved wife Rhonda (Cookson) Calabro of 55 years, and their adoring children and grandchildren. Rich was born on June 3, 1943, in Waterbury, to the late Salvatore and Nicolina Calabro. He was predeceased by his […]
William A. Fernandes
NAUGATUCK – William A. Fernandes, 85, of Naugatuck, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Complete Care at Glendale. He was the widower of Carol A. Fernandes. William was born in Waterbury April 26, 1939, son of the late Manuel and Mary (Fidalgo) Fernandes. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked at […]
Dorothy Gagnon
SOUTHBURY – Dorothy Judson Winship Gagnon died Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at her son’s home in Southbury. She was born to Prentice and Vera Judson in Bethlehem in 1925, and she recently celebrated her 99th birthday on Oct. 23. Dorrie was the beloved sister of six siblings (who all predeceased her) and was the one […]
Connecticut moves to finalize legal pot regulations
HARTFORD – State officials are moving to finally adopt regulations for the recreational cannabis market nearly two years after legal sales commenced in Connecticut. The retail market has been operating under an interim set of policies and procedures that the 2021 state law that legalized the adult-use of cannabis authorized the state Department of Consumer […]
Lucille Harrison
GROTON, N.Y. – Lucille Harrison, 85, wife of William Harrison, both formerly of Wolcott, passed away at Groton Community Health Care Center in Groton, N.Y., on Oct. 29, 2024. A Mass will be offered in their memory on Sunday, Dec. 1, at noon at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 74 W. Main St., Waterbury, […]
CEA survey: State’s teachers are burned out
The Connecticut Education Association released results from its statewide survey finding that teachers continue to face a crisis in the profession citing burnout, low salaries, and a lack of respect for the teaching profession. The largest teachers’ union in the state held a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, calling on legislators to align […]
Robert H. Fox
THOMASTON – Mr. Robert H. Fox, 87, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Wolcott Hall in Torrington. He was the husband of Jacklyn (Laser) Fox. Bob was born June 2, 1937, in Waterbury, son of the late Henry and Gladys (Brooks) Fox. Raised in Thomaston, he attended local schools and was a graduate of […]
State extends deadline for volunteer fire departments to apply for reimbursement
HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont is extending the deadline for volunteer fire departments to apply for state reimbursement for responding to recent wildfires for an additional two months. The governor’s office announced Lamont signed an executive order Tuesday that extends the statutory deadline for volunteer fire departments to submit bills to the state forest fire […]
Speed cameras: Some in Kent say they will save lives; others say pump the breaks
KENT – A spirited discussion on the issue of installing speed cameras in town developed during a public informational meeting last week. The Board of Selectmen, as a way of deterring speeders on Route 7 through the center of town, has been exploring the idea. Strong opinions on both sides were heard Friday during a […]
Waterbury police blotter
WATERBURY Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: ADLIN TORRES, 44, of 107 Alpine Ave., second-degree failure to appear, first offense larceny of motor vehicle, carrying a dangerous weapon. DUANE MERCER, 59, of 27 Beech St., first-degree failure to appear, second-degree failure to appear, two counts violation of protective order, two counts disorderly conduct, third-degree […]
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Eva Koch
WATERBURY – Eva (Laurenzi) Koch, 100, passed away peacefully at her home in Waterbury on Nov. 24, 2024. She was the widower of Fred A. Koch. Eva was born in Waterbury on Jan. 14, 1924, to Andrea and Elvira (Nanni) Laurenzi. She enjoyed a grand celebration on her 100th birthday with many friends and family […]
Diane E. Lewis
NAUGATUCK – Diane Eleanor Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. To view Diane’s full obituary and to leave an online condolence, please visit buckmillerthurstonmengacci.com.