When Notre Dame graduate North Hansen touched the wall in the final 500-yard freestyle event of his stellar high school career on March 18, he had no idea what he had ultimately achieved. While Hansen finished second in the 2018 CIAC State Open … [Read more...] about ND swimmer Hansen an All-American
WHLL ‘Stars make run, get ousted
Walk-off double denies comeback The West Haven Little League 12-U All Star team saw its season come to a heartbreaking end last week with a 9-8 loss to Orange in the District 4 quarterfinals in Orange. Despite an incredible comeback which saw … [Read more...] about WHLL ‘Stars make run, get ousted
Historian’s corner
July 5, 1779 July 3, 1779 was a Saturday. For Adjutant William Campbell and more than 3,000 other British and Hessian soldiers based in New York City, July 3 proved to be one terribly uncomfortable night. Soldiers, horses, cannon, and gear were … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
SustainableCT a vehicle for growth
By Robin D. Parson City Resident You all may have heard that our City Council passed a resolution to join SustainbleCT (Check it out here: sustainablect.org). This is good news that will become exciting news if we can capitalize on the … [Read more...] about SustainableCT a vehicle for growth
Letters
Abortion is litmus test for this city voter come November I am pro-life, and my views on abortion inform the way I vote. If I put the rights of the unborn to life on one side of a balance and all the other issues important to me on the other side, … [Read more...] about Letters
Giannattasio opens campaign headquarters
Anthony Giannattasio, the endorsed Republican candidate for the 14th CT Senatorial District, opened his campaign headquarters yesterday evening. Located at 158 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, the opening was attended by over 70 supporters including … [Read more...] about Giannattasio opens campaign headquarters
Trump right on NATO funding
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Angela Merkel is, her supporters like to gloat, the leader of the free world. Just don't ask her to spend as if she is. Donald Trump has made the German chancellor one of his favorite rhetorical targets, … [Read more...] about Trump right on NATO funding
Editorial
The name didn’t matter All one really needed to know was that protesters at the Supreme Court last week had three different professionally made signs, one for each of three finalists chosen by President Donald Trump. When the announcement was made … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: Cars are parking along Connecticut Avenue blocking emergency vehicles arrival if necessary. There is also garbage left on the street and beach here. People are changing their clothes in the middle of the neighborhood. The … [Read more...] about Gripevine
2nd reunion aided HS Band program
A group of musicians with a long history in the community used a reunion to boost music education and the WHHS Marching Band and its Concert Band. The reunion, held at popular city eatery Randall’s Restaurant, packed in music lovers and raised needed … [Read more...] about 2nd reunion aided HS Band program