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Joan Grody, 87, of Bloomfield, receives a COVID-19 vaccination shot from Community Health Centers worker Jean Palin Monday in East Hartford.
Coronavirus in Connecticut
COVID clinics rely on honor system for those without ID
Connecticut health officials say someone without an ID will not be denied a COVID shot, but will be required to sign a document affirming eligibility.
  • These CT communities will receive extra COVID vaccines

  • ‘Tens of thousands’ register on first day vaccination...

Shelton Police have issued a Silver Alert for 91-year-old Luise Lichtenberg.
News
Police: Shelton woman, 91, found
Police said the 91-year-old city woman, reported missing Tuesday morning, has been found unharmed.
  • What a rush: Shelton cops, residents meet over ice cream

  • Shelton High art classes highlight African American artists

Brianna Morden (20) of the Suffield co-op follows through on a shot during the Wildcats' girls ice hockey game against the ETB Storm at Enfield Twin Rinks on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
Sports
Girls ice hockey top performers/games to watch
TOP PERFORMERS Maya Boyhen, West Haven/SHA: The junior forward had three points on one goal and two assists in West Haven/SHA’s 5-3 victory over Guilford in a battle of unbeaten teams at Bennett Rink on Tuesday. West Haven/SHA is 4-0. Thora Clark, Simsbury: Clark has at least one goal in all four games this season and leads the Trojans in scoring with five goals. She had one in a tight 2-1...
New Canaan's Nicole Talamo is one of The Palace Theatre's three Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Award winners.
Entertainment
Two CT students win The Palace’s playwright competition
Two Connecticut high school students won The Palace Theatre’s 2021 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Award for their original one-act plays. Chris Israel of Stamford, Nicole Talamo of New Canaan and Marco Greco of White Plains, N.Y. were awarded $500 each for their plays. The Palace will hold virtual readings of each of the student plays on March 14 performed by professional actors and...
"The Mauritanian."
Arts & Leisure
Reel Dad: ‘The Mauritanian’ puts spotlight on a true story
Jodie Foster and Tahir Rahim star in “The Mauritanian,” which follows the imprisonment and trial of Mohamedou Ould Salahi.
Matt McGee
Opinion
Op-Ed: City-run bus company not meeting promised goals
The savings are far less than promised and communication needs to be improved.
News
  • Exterior of Shelton City Hall, in Shelton, Conn. Jan. 11, 2021.
    Shelton creates a city Facebook page
    Shelton leaders have created a city Facebook page as a way to better communicate municipal business to the community.
    By Brian Gioiele
  • A file photo of a utility worker clearing wires as a fallen tree limb blocks a portion of Main Avenue in Norwalk, Conn.
    2,000 customers still without power after wind outages
    By Tara O’Neill
    Girl Scout cookie season has arrived, and residents can expect to see sales stands throughout the city beginning this weekend through March 28.
    Shelton will have plenty of Girl Scout cookie sales booths
    By Staff report
    A file photo of a worker pushing a cart in the parking lot of the Riverside Commons shopping center in the Riverside section of Greenwich, Conn.
    NWS: Wind chills will drop to around zero degrees
    By Tara O'Neill
    A nurse delivers a shot of COVID-19 vaccine into the arm of a patient at the new vaccination clinic set up in the gymnasium of Central High School, in Bridgeport, Conn. Jan. 20, 2021.
    COVID vaccination eligibility expands today. Here’s what to expect.
    By Nicholas Rondinone
Police News
  • Police: Man stole $1,100 in shrimp from Plymouth store
  • PD: Brothers, juvenile charged with Shelton street robbery
  • Officials investigate crash that sent Shelton man to hospital
  • Police: Father, son charged after fleeing Shelton home burglary
  • Shelton police seeking person responsible for three armed robberies
  • Shelton man charged with operating drug factory
  • Bridgeport murder suspect put on suicide watch
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Sports
  • Brianna Morden (20) of the Suffield co-op follows through on a shot during the Wildcats' girls ice hockey game against the ETB Storm at Enfield Twin Rinks on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.
    Girls ice hockey top performers/games to watch
    TOP PERFORMERS Maya Boyhen, West Haven/SHA: The junior forward had three points on one goal and two assists in West Haven/SHA’s 5-3 victory over...
    By Dave Stewart
  • Rachel Dillon celebrates her decision to play women's lacrosse at King's College with brothers Robert and Ryan, mom Jennifer and dad Robert.
    King’s College-bound Dillon missed last two girls lacrosse seasons
    By Bill Bloxsom
    Carson Rhodes and Korey Barber are Shelton High boy's swim captains.
    Short-rostered Shelton boys have talented swimmers in place to succeed
    By Bill Bloxsom
    Keira O'Connor and Joshua Zamani earned SCC honors for excellence in the classroom and athletics.
    Shelton’s Keira O’Connor and Joshua Zamani named Southern...
    Joe Cavallaro decided not to coach at Shelton this year because of COVID-19 risks.
    Shelton coach steps down due to COVID-19 concerns
    By Bill Bloxsom
Opinion
  • Op-Ed: City-run bus company not meeting promised goals
  • Letter:
  • Perillo (opinion): Let the CT Blue Dogs out
  • Joe Pisani: The perils of the selfie
  • Letter: Mourning loss of Kudej, a dedicated public servant
Business
  • Howling Hot Chicken, by the owners of Milkcraft, opened in Bridgeport in mid-February.
    Nashville hot chicken: 5 places to get the spicy bird in CT
    Restaurants dedicated to the spicy Tennessee specialty have popped up around the state in the past six months, capitalizing on its growing popularity.
    By Leeanne Griffin
  • A People's United Bank sign displayed outside of the Stop & Shop in Milford on Friday.
    People’s Bank to phase out branches in Stop & Shop stores
    By Luther Turmelle
    The Twisted Vine in Derby.
    Derby’s Twisted Vine Restaurant offers Valentine’s Day ceremony
    By Brian Gioiele By Brian Gioiele
    Van Hurd, a "Hell's Kitchen" alum who moved to Connecticut 12 years ago, is heading up Citizen Chicken and Donuts in West Hartford.
    Former ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ chef takes on fried chicken and doughnuts
    By Leeanne Griffin
    People line up to register for interviews for positions at Amazon's North Haven location at a job fait in New Haven in 2019.
    Analyst: CT ‘facing worst job declines since World War II’
    By Luther Turmelle
Entertainment
  • New Canaan's Nicole Talamo is one of The Palace Theatre's three Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Award winners.
    Two CT students win The Palace’s playwright competition
    Two Connecticut high school students won The Palace Theatre’s 2021 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Award for their original one-act plays. Chris Israel of Stamford, Nicole Talamo...
  • Stephen Kellogg will perform in CT Folk's virtual concert, livestreaming from The State House in New Haven.
    CT Folk highlights homegrown musicians in virtual concert
    By TinaMarie Craven
    Camilia Meza will perform at the fourth annual Connecticut Guitar Festival.
    Musicians from around the world to perform at CGF
    By TinaMarie Craven
    Stan Lee poses in front of a billboard promoting an upcoming appearance.
    Westport Library holds virtual talk on Stan Lee
    By Brad Durrell
    Brandon "Taz" Niederauer will perform two shows at the Ridgefield Playhouse on March 6.
    17-year-old Broadway musician to perform in town
    By Keith Loria
Real Estate
  • Real Estate On the Market: Westport home built in innovative way
    New European modern at 319 Bayberry Lane in Westport with heated Gunite in-ground swimming pool.
  • Real Estate On the Market: Easton home on Canterbury Lane with 3...
    Taupe-colored colonial at 8 Canterbury Lane, Easton.
  • Real Estate On the Market: A tranquil property within a friendly...
    Renovated colonial at 361 Brookbend Road in "downtown Greenfield Hill" Fairfield.
  • Real Estate On the Market: Sophisticated home near the beach
    Nantucket stone and shingle house at 5 Mayflower Parkway, Westport.
  • Real Estate On the Market: Stone house has the makings of a...
    Living and dining rooms at 3 Kettle Creek Road, Weston.
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  3. Griffin Health unveils Shelton vaccine center
  4. Police: Shelton woman, 91, found
  5. Shelton schools to hold COVID vaccine clinic for employees
  6. Op-Ed: City-run bus company not meeting promised goals
  7. Shelton creates a city Facebook page
Arts and Leisure
  • "The Mauritanian."
    Reel Dad: ‘The Mauritanian’ puts spotlight on a true story
    Jodie Foster and Tahir Rahim star in “The Mauritanian,” which follows the imprisonment and trial of Mohamedou Ould Salahi.
    By Mark Schumann
  • TikTok's tomato feta pasta is taking the app by storm. Hearst Connecticut Media's features reporter Sarajane Sullivan put her own spin on the dish with this recipe.
    Kneads and Cravings: Creamy tomato feta pasta
    By Sarajane Sullivan
    "Hillbilly Elegy" is available on Netflix.
    Reel Dad: Will the Globes influence the Oscars?
    By Mark Schumann
    Check out the movies playing on your television Feb. 26-28.
    Movie Menu: Check out the films airing this weekend
    By Mark Schumann
    "Behind Her Eyes" is a limited series available on Netflix.
    Review: ‘Behind Her Eyes’ offers eerie chills
    By TinaMarie Craven
Politics
  • News ‘Hit the floor:’ Himes, DeLauro were in House chamber...
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Protesters gather inside the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
  • News Shelton’s McGorty named assistant Republican House leader
    State Rep. Ben McGorty (R-122) has been appointed Assistant Republican Leader by House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora on Dec. 4.
  • Politics Lamont quarantined as spokesman tests positive for COVID-19
    FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2020, file photo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont addresses the media in Westport, Conn. Despite Connecticut's increasing virus rates, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, Lamont continued to urge school districts to keep in-person learning at least for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. He said data show young children are not a major contributor to rising virus rates, and long-term isolation can harm students socially and emotionally.
  • News Radiological Society of Connecticut tabs Kelly as...
    State Sen. Kevin Kelly with, left to right, Christine Crawford, Rose Goldspink and Marge Keene from The Valley Goes Pink at the 2019 Shelton Senior Center Health and Wellness Fair. The organization shared information about breast cancer early detection and awareness at the fair.
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut Democrats allow governor to retain emergency powers
    Gov. Ned Lamont
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut Democrats agree to meeting on Lamont’s emergency COVID...
    Gov. Ned Lamont
Shopping
  • Respokare N95 Surgical Respirator Mask for $3.49 each at WellBefore.com
    Big Tech's N95 mask sales restrictions at odds with expert advice
    Google, Facebook and Amazon continue to restrict sales of N95 masks, despite an increased supply.
    By Joshua Sargent
  • Odor-resistant sweatpants for $125 at Amazon
    I only wash these workout pants once every 2 weeks
    By Joshua Sargent
    Powecom KN95 Respirator Mask 10 pack for $9.98 on Bona Fide Masks
    These FDA authorized KN95 masks are $0.98 each with free shipping
    By Ryan Craggs
    KAIREY Led Handheld Shower Head, $26.99 at Amazon
    This color-changing shower head is on sale and has 3,400 ratings
    By Ana Suarez
    ProForm Ab Trax, $119.99 Stamina T900 Manual Treadmill, $129.99
    10 fitness machines you can get for under $150 at Kohl's
    By Ana Suarez
Nation & World News
  • Smokies sees more than 12M visitors despite virus closure
    FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, visitors to Great Smoky Mountain National Park drive through the park but facilities like the Sugarlands and Cades Cove visitor centers in Townsend, Tenn. Despite closing for more than a month because of COVID-19, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced its second busiest year on record last year. According to a news release, the park on the Tennessee-North Carolina border had a total of 12,095,720 visits in 2020. (Robert Berlin/The Daily Times via AP, File)
  • In Mississippi, small-town bluesman keeps aging music alive
    Bluesman Jimmy "Duck" Holmes plays a quick ditty at the Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia, Miss., Jan. 21, 2021. Holmes' ninth album, "Cypress Grove," has earned a Grammy nomination for the Best Traditional Blues Album.
  • World shares gain ahead of US jobs tally, Fed chair comments
    A man wearing a protective mask walks past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Tokyo. Stocks advanced in Asia on Wednesday after a wobbly day on Wall Street, when the S&P 500 gave back most of its gains from a day earlier.
  • Deadly Calif. crash on route for illegal border crossings
    A California Highway Patrol officer examines the scene of a deadly crash in Holtville, Calif., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Authorities say a semitruck crashed into an SUV, killing multiple people.
  • Biden faces steep challenges to reach renewable energy goals
    Wind turbines face into the breeze on top of Saddleback Wind Mountain, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Carthage, Maine. President Joe Biden wants to change the way the U.S. uses energy by expanding renewables, but faces several challenges.
Dear Abby
  • Dear Abby: Sunny personality turns dark in the wake of a...
    Woman leaning on elbow looking sad, man reading on sofa in background
  • Dear Abby: Story of wrongful conviction is shared without...
    Older senior gay male couple sitting together in living room, while one happily reads the paper and the other is upset at the lack of attention
  • Dear Abby: Grandmothers refuse to follow practical...
    Grandparents keep giving unwanted gifts to a grandchild.
  • Dear Abby: Crabby distant relative is an unwelcome...
    A man is taking advantage of a distance relative.
  • Dear Abby: Adult daughter is annoyed by her father's...
    Young woman with big blue eyes staring with a shocked expression.
Politics
  • National security officials to testify on Jan. 6 mistakes
    FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Wray is condemning the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol as "domestic terrorism."
  • House prepares to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill
    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference before participating in the House Democratic Issues Conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
  • Biden vows enough vaccine for all US adults by end of May
    President Joe Biden speaks about efforts to combat COVID-19, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Washington.
  • Biden brings no relief to tensions between US and China
    In this Feb. 27, 2021, photo, President Joe Biden speaks on the economy in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. Biden took office promising to move quickly to restore and repair America's relations with the rest of the world. Yet one major nation has yet to see any U.S. effort to improve ties, and that's China.
  • US infrastructure gets C- from engineers as roads stagnate
    FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2021, file photo, a pickup traverses the Franklin Street bridge in Michigan City, Ind. The historic structure, which was built in the 1930s, will be closed again for repairs in a few weeks and La Porte County officials have begun discussion of its replacement. America's infrastructure has scored near-failing grades for its deteriorating roads, public transit and storm water systems due to years of inaction from the federal government. (Matt Fritz/The News Dispatch via AP)
Health
  • COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to African nations pick up speed
    The first arrival of COVID-19 vaccines to Kenya is offloaded from a Qatar Airways flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, early Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Around 1.02 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India arrived at the airport as part of the COVAX facility, according to the Ministry of Health.
  • EXPLAINER: Pope's risky Iraq trip aims to boost Christians
    FILE - In this Nov. 7 2010, followers attend a mass at Our Lady of Salvation church in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqi Christians have gathered for mass in the same church that just a week before was the scene of a horrific bloodbath that left scores dead and wounded. Pope Francis is pushing ahead with the first papal trip to Iraq despite rising coronavirus infections, hoping to encourage the country's dwindling number of Christians who were violently persecuted during the Islamic State insurgency while seeking to boost ties with the Shiite Muslim world.
  • French families sue over extensive nursing home virus deaths
    Plaintiff Sabrina Deliry arrives for a hearing at the Paris Palace of Justice, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. A Paris court holds a hearing Wednesday in a class-action effort to hold French health authorities and companies accountable after thousands of people with the virus died in nursing homes, and families were locked out and left in the dark about what was happening to their isolated loved ones. Sabrina Deliry has mobilized families around France since her mother's Paris nursing home was first locked down a year ago.
  • China: Calls for 2022 Winter Olympics boycott doomed to fail
    Visitors pass by the logos for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou in northwestern China's Hebei province on Dec. 16, 2020. Calls for a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on human rights grounds are "doomed to failure," a Chinese government spokesperson said Wednesday, March 3, 2021, as lawmakers and political advisers began converging on China's capital for the biggest annual gathering of the political calendar.
  • UK Treasury boss to extend job support, tax breaks in budget
    A cleaner sweeps up in front of 11 Downing Street in London, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will depart from his official residence to announce his new Budget later Wednesday in parliament.
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