GOP wine tasting The West Haven Republican Town Committee cordially invites you to join us for a night of wine tasting to be held on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the West Haven Historical Society’s Poli House, 686 Savin Ave., on the corner of … [Read more...] about Around town
A sporting life
By Mark Vasto Syndicated Columnist Battle of the Acronyms Growing up as a kid (is there any other way?), the biggest fears I had in life now seem absolutely absurd. You see, I was born into an era of five-channel television. You had your … [Read more...] about A sporting life
Tourney benefits cancer charity
City recreation program coordinator Diane Dietman, far left, is all smiles with Team Bomba, champions of the Mark Romano Memorial Coed Beach Volleyball Tournament for the second straight year, at the Sea Bluff Beach courts July 29. Sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Tourney benefits cancer charity
The boys of summer
The 7- to 10-year-old champions, red shirts, and the 11- to 14-year-old champs of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s boys summer basketball league show off their medals July 29 at the Veterans Memorial Park courts on Bull Hill Lane. Both teams … [Read more...] about The boys of summer
Historian’s corner
St. Lawrence Cemetery By Dan Shine Voice Columnist I was not able to find any link between St. Lawrence Church and Saint Lawrence Cemetery. However, in my research I did come across a related story from one hundred years ago. We would like … [Read more...] about Historian’s corner
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Festival 36 brings out thousands
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 36th annual Savin Rock Festival paid homage to the legacy of “the Rock” with an exciting lineup of musical groups and a mouthwatering row of food vendors, linking the past with the present through … [Read more...] about Festival 36 brings out thousands
Dear Felicia
Howdy do honey bunch. Here we are in Awgus already. Can yew believe it? Like I keep saying, I thought I was jest celebrating that it was June 1. Yew know the summer is getting on a bit when the Savin Rock Festival comes and goes. It came and went … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
State’s fiscal problems need more than stop-gap deals
All eyes in the state are focused on Hartford. Can the General Assembly get concessions from state unions in order to forestall a financial collapse for a state that is edging toward $3 billion in revenue shortfalls over the next two years? We say … [Read more...] about State’s fiscal problems need more than stop-gap deals
GOP still the ‘Stupid Party’
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The ascension of Donald Trump was supposed to change everything in the GOP. As it happens, perhaps one very important thing hasn't: The Republicans may well still be The Stupid Party.That Obamacare repeal has … [Read more...] about GOP still the ‘Stupid Party’