Dear Eleanore Turkington: When will the lighting be improved on Captain Thomas Boulevard? You indicated in a previous Gripe Vine column that this situation would improve soon. When will this happen? We need lights. Dear Lights: I have … [Read more...] about Gripe vine
Around town
Senior Center trips Join the Allingtown Senior Center on the following scheduled trips: All trips leave from Savin Rock Conference Center. Tuesday, June 27 -- Foxwoods Casino $25 per person; Bonus Free Buffet and $10 slot play. Bus leaves Savin … [Read more...] about Around town
Youth soccer recap
In the FB Boys division, the Baybrook Remodelers Snakes beat the H&R Block Light Blue team by a score of 7-4. Goal scoring support came from Brendan Spreyer, Chase Watson, Aedan Guarino, Kyle Guarino and Dante Reynoso. Great soccer foot skills … [Read more...] about Youth soccer recap
Youth baseball round-up
West Haven Little League Minors The Brewers defeated the Orioles 15-4 as Rui Dasilva pitched a complete game for the Brewers. Dasilva allowed just five hits and struck out two. The bats came alive for the Brewers as they scored 15 runs over four … [Read more...] about Youth baseball round-up
Historian’s Corner
What is a Father? By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Father’s Day originated as local celebration in 1910 in Spokane, Washington. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge supported the establishment of a national Father’s Day. However, the gears of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
Notre Dame graduates 141 in ‘17
The 141 members of the Notre Dame West Haven Class of 2017 reaped the benefits of their four-years of hard work when they received their diplomas in the 68th Commencement Exercises in Alumni Hall on May 28. The Class of 2017 received their … [Read more...] about Notre Dame graduates 141 in ‘17
At a glance
Sixties Satisfaction plays concert The city’s summer concert series continues on the Green at 7 p.m. Friday with ’60s rock music performed by Sixties Satisfaction. The two-hour concert is free and sponsored by West Haven Vietnam Veterans Inc. … [Read more...] about At a glance
Fatherhood is a blessing to be enjoyed
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Syndicated Columnist Every year thousands of little babies are put up for adoption. Our oldest daughter and son in law adopted a beautiful little girl not quite a year ago. We can no longer imagine our family without … [Read more...] about Fatherhood is a blessing to be enjoyed
Let Wonder Woman alone
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist In the new "Wonder Woman" movie, the heroine is mystified by the ways of humankind -- and she doesn't even read the internet. The fevered commentary about the new hit film raises the question, "Can't an … [Read more...] about Let Wonder Woman alone
Editorial
It is middle of June. Today’s edition marks the middle of the month and we are in the midst of that annual rite of passage, graduation. All area colleges had commencement ceremonies last month, while many area high schools, both regional and … [Read more...] about Editorial