Author captures Faroe Islands in picture book
PROSPECT — Author James McGrath II, of Prospect, recently released his book, “A Pictorial View of the Faroe Islands.”
The book is a pictorial description...
Zupkus receives committee assignments
HARTFORD — State Rep.-elect Lezlye Zupkus (R-89) will serve on three committees during the 2013 legislative session.
Zupkus has been assigned to the legislature's committees...
Literacy volunteers sought for winter sessions
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury is now accepting registration for the winter sessions of volunteer orientations.
The organization trains and supports volunteers who teach adults...
Legislature shaping response to Newtown shooting
In the wake of the Newtown shooting, State Sen. Joseph Markley (R-16) said he believes a ban on high-capacity magazines and a high tax...
Utilities offer programs to help with winter’s chill
BERLIN — Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas offer several programs to help customers deal with winter weather.
“New England winters can be brutally...
A look ahead at 2013
With 2012 behind us, we want to take a moment to look ahead to 2013. The following is a synopsis of what’s coming in...
Redemption center coming to Prospect
PROSPECT — A local business man has received approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission to operate the first bottle and can redemption center...
Library, Sound Tigers team up for reading program
PROSPECT — A new winter reading program sponsored by the Bridgeport Sound Tigers will begin Wednesday at the Prospect Library.
Children who read 10 or...
Task force holding survival kit fundraiser
REGION 16 — The Region 16 Prevention Task Force is holding a survival kit fundraiser.
A variety of survival kits are available for sale online...
Projected state deficit elicits school funding concerns
With the state facing a projected deficit of over a billion dollars for the coming fiscal year, educators have begun to wonder what it...
