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
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
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
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
P&Z hearing on conservation ideas June 22
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing June 22 for residents and other stakeholders to comment on the proposed update of the city’s master Plan of Conservation and Development, … [Read more...] about P&Z hearing on conservation ideas June 22
School bands honoring veterans with concert
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city’s summer concert series will kick off a week earlier than expected, on Friday night, with a salute to America’s veterans by a trio of school bands, Mayor Edward M. O’Brien announced. The … [Read more...] about School bands honoring veterans with concert
Ferraro bill passes assembly
On Saturday, Senate Bill 246, which ensures that the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provides accurate and up-to-date information on family needs regarding the residential waiting list and other services, was unanimously … [Read more...] about Ferraro bill passes assembly
Dear Felicia
As Iyam writing this week’s missive sweets, we are between rain storms. Whilst the mavens of the boob tube were tellin’ us this morning was gonna be sunny and bright with rain later, Cobina woke up to see rain falling – yet again. The begonias can’t … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Editorial
Paris accord was worthless, Trump was right to vacate To paraphrase Winston Churchill: Never have so many been so angry about so little. Last week, President Donald J. Trump withdrew the United States from participation from the Paris accords … [Read more...] about Editorial
Embrace the robots, people
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist We have seen the enemy, and it is the robot. A wave of fear over automation is driving dire predictions about robots rendering swaths of Americans unemployable and has created a vogue for outlandishly … [Read more...] about Embrace the robots, people