By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Maritime Series, Part V See part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 | part 6 | part 7 Sandy Point Part I In the creation of this story, we wish to acknowledge the efforts of Cathie Iaccarino, Bill Breen, … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Maritime Series, Part IV See part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 Safe Navigation One day, after they finished their walk out along Sandy Point, Father and The Boy walked along the beach … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: I understand the City of West Haven has something called the “Boot Law.” I have a friend who mentioned she had gotten “tagged” because she parks her car here but lives in Florida. Can you explain this law. I plan to … [Read more...] about Gripevine
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How’re things, honeybunch? Things in these parts never cease to amaze or surprise. Jest when yew think things are calming down, another whatever pops up to make things interesting. Setch it was over this past week or so. Of course, those who wished … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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This week's episode From the archive: City artist begins new comic strip this week , City artist follows his passion Previous weeks episodes … [Read more...] about UFO
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Maritime Series, Part III See part 1 | part 2 | part 4 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 New Haven’s Lighthouse When we look across New Haven Harbor on a clear day, it is easy to spot the white monolith of … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner
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William Melin William “Billy” Ralph Melin, age 65, of West Haven passed away on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at his home. He was the devoted husband of Janice (Wendland) Melin for over 45 years. Billy was born on October 31, 1956, in New … [Read more...] about Obituary
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Dear Eleanore Turkington: The home on Jessie Drive leaves their two Labs outside almost all day and night and one of them barks so loud at any sight or sound, 7 a.m., 5 p.m., 12 a.m., doesn’t matter. Not to mention that it’s been absolutely … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Howdy honeybunch, things seem to be moving along here in the Asylum by the Sea – some people hate when Cobina uses that line. She uses “God’s Li’l Acre,” too, like the book in the 1950s, but that seems to us to be a bit presumptuous at times when one … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
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By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Maritime Series, Part II See part 1 | part 3 | part 4 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 New Haven Harbor’s Breakwaters We look out across the water and there they are; we take them for granted and give them … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner