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Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues and rallying on sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts in the eighth inning to beat New York 7-6 in Game 5 on Wednesday night. […]

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Morning 5: Presidential facts

With the 47th U.S. President set to be elected next week, here is a look at the education level and governmental experience relating to former U.S. presidents. 1) Two U.S. Presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, had no formal schooling. And six had just a high school education (including George Washington and Andrew Jackson). 2) […]

More former cadets accuse US Coast Guard Academy of failing to prevent campus sexual assaults

Nine additional former cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy have formally accused overseers of the prestigious service academy of failing to prevent and properly address sexual violence on campus, while also covering it up. The claims, filed Wednesday, come more than a month after 13 former cadets filed similar federal complaints seeking $10 million […]

History, 31

Today in History: October 31, Indira Gandhi assassinated By The Associated Press undefined Today is Thursday, Oct. 31, the 305th day of 2024. There are 61 days left in the year. This is Halloween. Today in history: On Oct. 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi, India’s Prime Minister for more than 15 years, was assassinated by two […]

Yankees fans who interfered with Betts’ catch are banned from Game 5

NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for interfering with Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts have been banned from Game 5 on Wednesday night. Betts leaped at the retaining wall in foul territory and caught Gleyber Torres’ pop fly in the […]

For ‘A Real Pain,’ Jesse Eisenberg learned to embrace the chaos of Kieran Culkin. Magic ensued

Jesse Eisenberg did not know Kieran Culkin was about to drop out of his movie. It was just a few weeks before shooting was about to begin on “A Real Pain,” and Eisenberg and much of the crew were already in Poland preparing. The film, which opens in theaters Friday, is deeply personal for Eisenberg, […]

Latest Zemeckis, Hanks pairing is just painful to watch

Robert Zemeckis’ latest movie is insanely ambitious, starting with the dinosaurs and ending in present day with the Roomba. But it’s fixed on just one spot. “Here” reunites Zemeckis, screenwriter Eric Roth and actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, who collaborated on “Forrest Gump.” This time, they’re not telling the larger-than-life story of a man […]

Horror, political drama lead this week’s streaming offerings

The body horror film “The Substance” and the second season of the political series “The Diplomat,” starring Keri Russell and Rupert Sewell, are a couple of the best bets for your streaming pleasure this week. And, just in time for Halloween, the long-awaited “Wizards of Waverly Place” sequel debuts its first two episodes on the […]

Public invited to check out revamped Nonnewaug High School

WOODBURY – The community is invited to check out the completed $63 million renovation to Nonnewaug High School on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at 5 Minortown Road. The open house will begin with a brief ceremony in the auditorium, followed by student-led tours beginning every 10 minutes that will showcase the inside of […]

State, foster care agency named in suit of 14-year-old killed in 2016

NAUGATUCK – The estate of a 14-year-old Southington boy who died after being struck by two vehicles on Route 8 in 2016 filed a lawsuit against the state and the outsourced foster care agency Community Residences Inc. The lawsuit filed in Waterbury Superior Court alleges negligence, claiming the state agency and CRI failed to provide […]

Trial set to begin for 2021 shooting death of Torrington man

TORRINGTON – It will have been close to four years since he shot and killed 39-year-old Matthew Bromley of Torrington in the center of Litchfield when Robert Fisher of Goshen finally faces a jury of six to decide his fate. Jury selection, which could last several days, is scheduled to begin Feb. 19, 2025, at […]

WATR icon announces retirement

WATERBURY – Local radio icon Barbara Davitt, host of the morning talk show “Coffee Break” on WATR for six decades, is retiring. Christopher Fortier, programming manager of WATR 1320 AM and 97.7 FM, said on the air Wednesday morning, “Well, Barbara Davitt is retiring is a sentence that I never thought I’d say.” Fortier said […]

State’s crime report a mixed bag

The state saw fewer violent crimes but a lot more stolen cars and break-ins in 2023, according to the state’s annual crime report. The report is a mixed bag for the state, as crime against individuals dropped while property crimes, especially motor vehicle thefts, spiked. “Crimes against persons,” which include murder, assault and kidnapping is […]

Waterbury’s annual Pink Out raises $60,000 for cancer screening

WATERBURY – City officials announced Wednesday at the city’s annual Pink Out event to recognize breast cancer awareness month that more than $60,000 was raised to benefit the Breast Screening Fund at Saint Mary’s Hospital, which provides breast-screening tests for hundreds of women annually in Greater Waterbury who otherwise would not have access to those […]

Democrats advocate for gun safety at Waterbury rally at rally in Waterbury

WATERBURY – Democratic U.S. Sens. Christopher S. Murphy and Richard Blumenthal joined U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, on Wednesday to advocate for passing gun safety reforms and – less than a week before Election Day – to call out Republicans who they say do not support such measures. The legislators were joined at the […]

Harold F. Anderson

BRISTOL – Harold F. Anderson, 75, formerly of Prospect, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Pines of Bristol. Born March 30, 1949 in Waterbury, a son of the late Harold Francis Anderson and Theresa (Gesek) Anderson, Harold was a familiar and friendly presence […]

Donna G. Kocot

TORRINGTON – Donna G. Kocot, 75, of Torrington, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. She was the wife of Thadeus Kocot Jr. For a complete obituary and service information, kindly visit thurstonrowefuneralhome.com.

Timothy A. Quinn

BEACON FALLS – Timothy A. Quinn, 53, died peacefully Oct. 22, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. Tim was born Sept. 5, 1971, in Waterbury, the son of the late Christine Quinn and had lived in Beacon Falls all of his life. Tim graduated from Naugatuck High School, class of 1989, and was a talented CNC machine […]

Harold J. Ritucci

MIDDLEBURY – Harold J. Ritucci, age 96, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. He was the husband of the late Lena (Pazzaglini) Ritucci. Born Oct. 21, 1928, in Waterbury, Harold was the son of the late Anthony and Lena (DiPietro) Ritucci. He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1946. Harold was a member of the […]

Capt. Michael Dakin Campbell

COLEBROOK – Michael Dakin Campbell died Oct. 21, 2024. A celebration of life will be at Colebrook Congregational Church, in Colebrook, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. A private interment will follow in the Colebrook Cemetery with military honors. Visit an online guest book at montano-shea.com.

Marilyn Santucci

PROSPECT – Marilyn (Carpinella) Santucci, 77, of Prospect, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven. She was the beloved wife of Domenic R. Santucci. Marilyn was born in Waterbury on May 15, 1947, daughter of the late Henry J. and Reina (Boudreau) Carpinella. […]

Howard W. Slason Jr.

PROSPECT – Howard Wayne Slason Jr., age 82, of Prospect, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at VITAS at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Visitation Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 10 a.m. to noon at Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck, 201 Meadow St.; service at noon. Burial is private. fordfh.com.

Naugatuck police find drugs, firearms responding to call

NAUGATUCK [Dash] A felon faces more charges after a domestic dispute Monday night led police to seize firearms and drugs from his borough home. Officers responded to a 911 call at 48 Perock Lane at 7:47 pm. and learned Mark Rich, 42, had tried to interfere with a woman’s attempt to call 911, police said. […]

Waterbury man fled police at 105 mph

SOUTHINGTON – A Waterbury man faces charges after fleeing state troopers at speeds in excess of 105 mph on Interstate-84 east near Exit 32. Tajuan Washington, 19, was arrested at his home shortly after the incident, which occurred Sunday night, police said. Police said they initially attempted to stop Washington’s Mercedes because at that time […]

Democratic candidates schedule rallies Sunday

TORRINGTON/LITCHFIELD – Northwest Corner Democrats will host three events Sunday featuring candidates in Tuesday’s election. Torrington Democratic Town Committee will get the day started with a rally at 1 p.m. at Franklin Square Park, 34 Main St., that will feature state Rep. Michelle L. Cook, D-Torrington, 8th District Senate candidate Paul Honig of Harwinton and […]

We need Rep. Hayes in Congress to be a check on extremism

As a former Danbury Republican state senator who was twice the GOP nominee for Congress in the 5th Congressional District, I am supporting Jahana Hayes for re-election. George Logan is supporting a presidential candidate with an extreme agenda that would have been unrecognizable to Republicans when I ran: Weakening NATO, abandoning Ukraine while under a […]

Watertown bids farewell to school board member

WATERTOWN – The Board of Education bade farewell to one of its members at its meeting this week. Cathie Hillian received a standing ovation from the board and those in attendance Monday after she resigned from her position. Hillian joined the board in 2022 to fill the vacancy of Cindy Eastman. Her term ends in […]

Only by voting for Republicans can we save our country

Inflation has cost my family so much. We were already living paycheck to paycheck, but now we’re struggling to even do that. The cost of groceries and gas has been skyrocketing! No amount of reserved petroleum that President Biden releases will help bring it down to where it was before. I can’t go to the […]

HAPPENINGS IN THE HILLS: Torrington brewery unveils relic from the past

LITCHFIELD – A firefighting relic of the past that was in storage at the Litchfield firehouse has joined the firefighting memorabilia on display at Bad Dog Brewery in Torrington. Litchfield Fire Company firefighters Kevin Begey, Greg Rein and Fran Spencer last Friday loaded an antique pressurized fire extinguisher into a truck and delivered it to […]