By Dr. Greg CarnevaleChief Medical OfficerUnitedHealthcare Eye health is an important factor in our overall well-being. Yet 65.4% of Connecticut children don’t regularly see an eye doctor.1 With many kids out of school for the summer, screen … [Read more...] about Know warnings of child’s eye-health issues
Campbell’s remains sought at gravesight
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice A state-contracted archaeologist and his two-person team used a ground-penetrating radar on July 2 to determine if the centuries-old remains of British Adjutant William Campbell are buried in a … [Read more...] about Campbell’s remains sought at gravesight
Molloy School to become community center
With representatives from various groups from teens to seniors, Mayor Dorinda Borer announced Anna V. Malloy School on Meloy Road will be transformed into a multi-purpose community center, putting under one roof the many disparate programs offered to … [Read more...] about Molloy School to become community center
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist The Malley Murder Mystery Part III See part 1 | part 2 | part 4 In cases where someone’s death is sudden or unexplained, it is common to conduct an autopsy as well as an inquest. The former is a … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Allingtown volunteer heading to South Pole
By Steven R. MullinsAllingtown VFA Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association Lieutenant Sam Manuel has been hired by Amentum, an organization that supports the National Science Foundation and the Arctic Exploration and Research … [Read more...] about Allingtown volunteer heading to South Pole
Fireworks ‘Lit up the night’
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Longtime Westie Lois Doerr and her 8-year-old helper, Logan McCauley, flipped a light switch to launch the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 3. The moment Doerr and McCauley flipped … [Read more...] about Fireworks ‘Lit up the night’
The week in photos – July 4, 2024
Myth-busting summer skin problems
By Dr. Ana Stankovic UnitedHealthcare of New England Summer vacation often means more time outdoors in the sunshine, which leads many of us to consider how best to protect our skin against the increased sun exposure. More people in … [Read more...] about Myth-busting summer skin problems
Scout creates new walking trail at park
By Steven R. Mullins Special to the Voice Led by Boy Scout Aadi Neujahr, members of Troop 899, along with about twenty other volunteers built a new walking trail at the West River Memorial Park on Marginal Drive in Allingtown this … [Read more...] about Scout creates new walking trail at park
Historian’s Corner
The Malley Murder Mystery Part II See part 1 | part 3 | part 4 As the hot August sun continued to rise, a small crowd began to form around the body on the beach. Among those in the group was Deputy Sheriff James Peck, who … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner