The season has come to a close for the West Haven 19U baseball team in Connecticut Elite Baseball Association action. The Westies were eliminated with a 2-1 loss to Hamden at Piurek Field in West Haven Saturday morning in the opening round of the … [Read more...] about Westies ousted from tourney, 2-1
Dear Felicia
As Iyam scribing this week’s missive to yew, honey bunch, the forecast if for the foist tropical storm of the season, and by the time yew git this it’ll be over. But what a storm they are expecting. I guess we’ll have some big winds, a lotta rain, … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Gripevine
Gripe Vine Readers: Back in early June, Gripe Vine published a complaint from a reader who witnessed a pedestrian frightened by a dog while walking on Thomas Street and Captain Thomas Boulevard. Apparently the dog was on an extending leash, … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
The 148 members of Notre Dame High School’s Class of 2020 have made history, graduating in the midst of a global pandemic. Notre Dame held amended Commencement Exercises on June 13, 2020. The Commencement began with the singing of the national … [Read more...] about Notre Dame graduates Class of 2020
Murillo eyes community art project
Gabby Murillo wants your help in creating something beautiful. The teen, who is suffering from paralysis after an accident, plans to partner with the community in her next multimedia project, “Paint Happy.” On Wednesday Aug. 12 from 3-6 p.m., … [Read more...] about Murillo eyes community art project
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Carlin Voice Columnist The Armstrong Rubber Company (From 2009) Part I See part 2 The year was 1912. Woodrow Wilson was elected president, the R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg and sank—and the Armstrong … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Debate gets lost in the shouting
By Gary Carlson Professor of English, NCCC If I may, I would like to mention a few things to consider during this extremely angry and divisive time: 1) The immortal Frederick Douglass said many wise and truthful things in the … [Read more...] about Debate gets lost in the shouting
Biden campaign has been lucky
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Biden campaign has been lucky most of all, but it's also been smart, at least smart enough.To go, as Joe Biden did, from left for dead to sweeping to the Democratic nomination and quickly thereafter … [Read more...] about Biden campaign has been lucky
Editorial
Politics, sports don’t mix The ratings are in, and the evidence is no longer anecdotal. Americans love their sports, but they refuse to have athletes, leagues and sponsors preach to them about social issues in order to enjoy a game. Instead, … [Read more...] about Editorial
Walter Camp Foundation aids needy
Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF) has partnered with two non-profit organizations to distribute PPE and meals to those in need throughout the Greater Bridgeport and Greater New Haven areas. The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA provides … [Read more...] about Walter Camp Foundation aids needy