If Mark Holden had his way, the Asch observatory dome atop the vacant Bassick High School on Fairfield Avenue would have a new home with his astronomy group. Installed in 2015 to replace the original dome built in 1968 during the Space Race, the dome rotates to allow a telescope to track objects as they move across the sky. Manufactured by […]
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FCN examines the growing anxiety among students and parents as repeated incidents of school violence and fake threats spread across social media. The story highlights the impact on students’ mental health, new safety protocols, and how Connecticut has strengthened its response since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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Westport Day School in Wilton hosted its annual Special Education College Fair, giving students with individualized education plans and their families a chance to explore college or career options with more than 20 colleges and support providers. The event follows last year’s fair and continues to connect students and families with resources and guidance for […]
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With a 3-0 vote and two members abstaining, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on March 25 approved the sale of Aquarion Water Company to the Aquarion Water Authority, a new nonprofit entity that will share governance and resources with the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA). The approval came after a Superior Court […]
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State Sen. Tony Hwang announced Monday that he will not seek reelection and will retire when his term ends in January after nearly 18 years in the General Assembly. Hwang, a Republican, represents the 28th District, which includes Fairfield, Bethel, Easton and Newtown. On Feb. 3, Hwang lost a special election for Fairfield first selectperson […]
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Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require state officials to develop guidelines for donating surplus edible food from large supermarkets to nonprofit organizations, aiming to reduce waste and expand access to food for residents in need. Senate Bill 382, An Act Concerning Edible Food Recovery, would direct state officials to establish guidelines for safely redirecting […]
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You have probably seen them: two utility poles tied together, with one of them in bad shape. Those mismatched pairs of utility poles are a familiar sight along Connecticut roads. Now, state lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 421, which aims to speed their removal, a process hampered by overlapping responsibilities among utility companies. So-called “double […]
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Trumbull High School student Jack Geraghty and Helen Keller Middle School student William Correa were recently recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Post 10059 for demonstrating civic responsibility in their communities. The students were honored during an awards ceremony held Feb. 12 in the River Valley Theater Room in Trumbull. VFW Post 10059 reached out […]
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Rising Star Horse Rescue in Wilton rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes horses while teaching the community what responsible horse ownership truly means. Through hands-on volunteer programs and youth education, the nonprofit emphasizes lifelong care, follow-through after adoption, and the importance of protecting America’s horses.
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A Sacred Heart University poll conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research finds that recent gambling scandals are undermining confidence in professional sports, particularly the NBA. The national survey of 500 active bettors reports that 79 percent say investigations into gambling have affected their trust in NBA games, and many believe concerns extend beyond one league. […]
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