Connecticut Local News & Sports

South Windsor High School Senior Scholarships and Awards Night honors student achievements

Seniors at South Windsor High School and their families and friends escaped the rain and crowded into Maneeley's Banquet Hall on Monday, June 10, for the 2013 South Windsor Senior Awards and Sc...

Local favorite Steven Hayes returns to CRT for 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'

Actor Steven Hayes loves Storrs - and the feeling is apparently mutual...

Garden provides another learning opportunity for Lyman agriculture students

Add a large fruit/vegetable garden to the list of new initiatives introduced under the direction of agriculture teacher Geoffrey Picard at Lyman Memorial High School...

Farmers’ market moves to Colchester Town Green

Market master Jeff Savitsky has seen the Colchester Farmers’ Market grow exponentially over the last four years...

Killingly High School holds 138th commencement

Killingly High School celebrated its 138th commencement on June 14, when 173 students received diplomas. Mary-Beth Kinchen, a 2009 KHS grad, was the guest speaker chosen by the graduating class...

Thompson Recreation Department kicks off summer concert series

The Thompson Recreation Department kicked off its free summer concert series on June 15 with a performance by the Little Big Band...

Psychological training offered to rural first responders and EMTs

United Services, Inc. will offer a psychological first aid training program to emergency medical technicians and other first responders on June 24 at KB Ambulance in Danielson...

Read to Ride gives away bikes to avid readers at St. Joseph School in Baltic

A bright, shiny new bicycle was the surprise kick-start to a summer full of fun for some lucky students at St. Joseph School in Baltic last week, thanks to the Read to Ride program...

Ellington High School graduates 186

Alissa Parlante to compete in Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen Competition

When she’s making public appearances, the crown on Alissa Parlante’s head immediately identifies her as a pageant queen...

Vernon Regional Adult-Based Educational Program graduates 30th class

Thirty-five graduates were able to turn their tassels at the 30th commencement exercises for the Vernon Regional Adult-Based Education program, held at Rockville High School on June 13...

Tennis team earns East Catholic's 50th state championship

The East Catholic High School boys' tennis team made school history on Saturday, June 1, when it earned the high school's 50th tournament victory...

Lutz Museum presents Science & Nature Camp at Oak Grove Nature Center

Summer is nearly upon us, and for parents interested in involving their children in fun and educational activities that offer plenty of opportunities to be outdoors, the Lutz Children's Museum...