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Trump has promised again to release the last JFK files. But experts say don’t expect big revelations

DALLAS (AP) — More than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, conspiracy theories still swirl and any new glimpse into the fateful day of Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas continues to fascinate. President-elect Donald Trump promised during his reelection campaign that he would declassify all of the remaining government records surrounding the […]

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police, saying he should not have been charged a second time after reaching a deal with prosecutors. The ruling, which did not address […]

Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations. Bondi has been an outspoken defender of Trump. She was one […]

$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK’s most expensive cup

LONDON (AP) — It’s an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won’t leave a bitter taste behind because it comes with a sweetener: a share of a dairy farm. A Scottish dairy is offering what it bills as the U.K.’s most expensive cup […]

NOTEWORTHY IN NORTH COUNTY: Colebrook school marks 75 years

COLEBROOK Colebrook Consolidated School celebrated its 75th anniversary last week with an assembly that featured music and readings from students, and reminiscences from members of former students and staff. The children sang such tunes as “This Land is Your Land” and “Make New Friends, But Keep the Old,” a children’s song about friendship that originated […]

Teen pleads guilty to lesser charges in death of Wilby student

WATERBURY – The last teenager charged in connection with the death of a former Wilby High School student in 2022 pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday in Waterbury Superior Court. Kylle Brewer, 18, pleaded guilty to third-degree larceny and carrying a pistol without a permit. He was sentenced to seven years in prison, suspended after […]

Watertown’s new parking lot hot topic at council meeting

WATERTOWN – Not everyone is excited about the construction of a new $1.5 million parking lot on Main Street. During public comment at a Town Council meeting this week, Rich Rozanski noted what he believed were some irregularities with the project at 686 Main St. A building at the site that once housed Westbury Music […]

Warren supports plan to cover Litchfield debt

WARREN – The Board of Selectmen has endorsed the Region 20 Board of Education’s proposal to cover Litchfield’s existing education debt by bonding $1.9 million. Selectmen supported the measure in a poll conducted Tuesday by First Selectman Gregory LaCava. Voters in Warren, Litchfield, Morris and Goshen will consider the proposed bonding in a referendum Dec. […]

Rain a welcome relief for area firefighters

SOUTHBURY – Fire Chief Robert Hamila Jr. welcomed Thursday’s rainfall as the likely ending to one of the busiest brush-fire seasons in recent memory. “It’s a huge relief,” he said of the rain. “Hopefully this will be the beginning of a new weather pattern that takes the dryness away.” Meteorologist John J. Bagioni of Fax […]

Woodbury students serve up three-course harvest luncheon

WOODBURY – Woodbury Middle School culinary students hosted the school’s first sit-down harvest luncheon Thursday that received rave reviews from the 20 or so guests on hand. The three-course luncheon featured butternut squash soup, roasted bell peppers and pumpkin rice pudding for dessert. The event was put on with the help of culinary students from […]

Waterbury gang member gets 8 years for home invasion, carjacking

WATERBURY – A reputed Bloods gang member from Waterbury was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison Wednesday for the home invasion and carjacking of a pricey Aston Martin in Westport more than a year ago. Vincys Baez, 21, is the first of three city men to be sentenced in the robbery and carjacking of the […]

Waterbury man suspected in slaying of mother, baby

WATERBURY – Hartford authorities have identified the suspect in a tragic drive-by shooting that killed a young mother and her 4-month-old son as Lance “Macho” Morales, 23, of Waterbury. The suspect, recently released from prison after serving a three-year sentence for attempted assault in Waterbury, is now being urged to surrender by Hartford police. At […]

Saving owl was a hoot for Wolcott kids, cops

WOLCOTT – Three children and local police officers teamed up to help save the life of a barred owl that was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night on Long Swamp Road. Owen, Chase and Hunter Costa found the owl along the road and contacted police. Sgt. Justin Martella, officer Alex Zambetti and animal control officer […]

History, November 22

Today in History: November 22, John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas By The Associated Press undefined Today is Friday, Nov. 22, the 327th day of 2024. There are 39 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was shot to […]

Fischang-Cicchetti road race celebrating 50th run

WATERBURY – A downtown institution will reach a milestone Sunday morning when the Fischang-Cicchetti Memorial 5-mile/5K Road Race takes off for the 50th time. About 200 runners are expected to compete, exceedingly more than when the race began in 1975 with only a handful of Waterbury Track Club members participating. The inaugural race started and […]

Fudd stole the show in return from injury

STORRS – Gampel Pavilion was overflowing with UConn legends, icons and Hall of Famers on Wednesday night. They took turns receiving appreciative cheers from the sellout crowd there to witness history and to celebrate “Forty seasons, two coaches, and a legacy of excellence” as Geno Auriemma became the all-time winningest college basketball coach with Chris […]

Patricia R. Miele

MARIETTA, Ga. – On Nov. 9, 2024, Patricia Ruth Crotty Miele walked to the light to meet Christ in the garden. Patricia was born on Jan. 26, 1935 in Waterbury, lived for many years in Naugatuck and Southbury, and later in her life moved to Marietta, Ga., to be near her son and family. Patricia […]

Ernest Greywacz

SEYMOUR – Ernest (Ernie) A. Greywacz, 97, a lifelong resident of Seymour, entered into peaceful rest on Nov. 20, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was a devoted husband of 75 years to Helen (Osowiecki) Greywacz. Ernie was born in Seymour, in the home where he resided, son of the late Ernest […]

Bradford Marcoux

WOLCOTT – It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Bradford Marcoux shares his peaceful and comfortable passing on Nov. 21, 2024. Brad leaves behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to his family and caring love. His wife of more than 43 years, Anne (Mirto) Marcoux, will cherish beautiful memories […]

Torrington Police Blotter

TORRINGTON Torrington police recently filed the following charges: JESSE S MILLER, 41, 400 Westside Ln., Torrington, second degree breach of peace, Oct 31. DANIEL L OLIVEIRA, 62, 172 Davis St., Oakville, driving with suspended license, Nov 8. ROBERTO C MUY, 35, 237 Riverside Ave., Torrington, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or […]

Waterbury Police Blotter

WATERBURY Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: JOSE ALVARADO, 56, of 115 Oak St., Naugatuck, interfering with officer/resisting arrest, failure to take sobriety test, first offense possession of controlled substance, operating motor vehicle without license, improper use of marker/license/registration, illegal operation of motor vehicle without minimum insurance, failure to carry operator license, operating/parking unregistered […]

In memorium: M. Jodi Rell

Gov. M. Jodi Rell Model of leadership M. Jodi Rell, who died Wednesday at 78, rose to the governorship of Connecticut in 2004 under difficult circumstances – the resignation of her three-term running mate, John G. Rowland, in disgrace – but she was more than up to the challenge. As she modestly put it, “My […]

Choose school resource officers

After a “death list” with students’ names was circulated by at least one student at Winsted’s Pearson School this year (and a separate but unfounded report of a gun-toting student was made), parents and school staff are asking for school security. But what kind makes the most sense? According to survey results summarized in a […]

Connecticut’s nullifiers echo Old South’s segregationists

Upon his inauguration as governor of darkest Alabama in January 1963, George Wallace famously proclaimed his defiance of the federal government on the steps of the state Capitol in Montgomery: “Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!” At a rally on the steps of Connecticut’s Capitol this week the state’s attorney general, William Tong, struck a […]

Consider adopting, the need is always there

With more than 7 million Americans having been adopted and one out of every 25 families having an adopted child, why not consider becoming an adoptive parent? November is National Adoption Month, which started initially as Adoption Week in Massachusetts in 1976 and became National Adoption Month in 1995. It raises awareness about the urgent […]

Domestic violence doesn’t get the attention it deserves

Recently there have been some articles about funding for the victims of domestic violence. I haven’t seen anything about the real cause of the problem. For some reason men think it is OK to beat their wives or girlfriends. Sometimes alcohol is involved, but not always. Little attention seems to be paid to them. I […]

Former Gov. Rell has died

HARTFORD – Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell was remembered following the announcement of her death Thursday for her long public service, civililty, candor and compassion, sunny demeanor, moderate voice, bipartisanship, trailblazing, and steadying hand following a jolting corruption scandal that brought her to office. Rell died Wednesday at a Florida hospital following a brief illness, […]

Today’s Edition

The Goat: Geno sets career wins record as UConn family celebrates

STORRS – In one respect, UConn women’s coach Geno Auriemma now stands alone as the winningest coach in the history of college basketball after he won the 1,217th game of his unprecedented Hall of Fame career Wednesday night. The Huskies’ 85-41 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson in front of a sellout crowd of 10,299 at Gampel […]

Netflix’s ‘Joy’ is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up – and science

Toward the end of Netflix’s “Joy,” the muffled cry of a newborn baby prompts a man and woman in a hospital to embrace out of pure bliss. They aren’t the parents, but they had as much to do with the birth as the mom and dad. This charming and winning movie charts the decade-long true […]