VIDEO: Aerial Footage of Kleen Energy Plant Explosion
This video shot from a helicopter on Sunday for CTNewsJunkie.com, LocalOnlineNews.TV, and the Journal Inquirer shows the damaged Kleen Energy natural gas power plant in Middletown, Conn. after an explosion blew most of the sheet metal walls off one of the plant’s building. At least two people were killed and dozens more were injured in the blast that occurred with dozens of people inside or nearby the building. Read more at CTNewsJunkie.com
A Lifelong Commitment to the People of Haiti
Essex resident Jenifer Grant has spent a lifetime helping the people of Haiti. Her mother and stepfather founded Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti over 50 years ago. The facility was not damaged in the devastating earthquake and is treating an unprecedented number of patients. Kathleen Maher, also of Essex, has traveled to Haiti four times over the last year and a half to help Grant in her support of the hospital. The hospital is sending back frequent updates on the current situation on their blog linked below. Links: Hospital Albert Schweitzer ABC News Blog Post on Hospital Albert Schweitzer
Community Colleges Report Record Enrollment
Manchester Community College reports record enrollment as students search for more affordable higher education options. Links: Manchester Community College Journal Inquirer
Lighting the Holidays Safely
Lights, Lights and more Lights… They’re everywhere this time of year. But how safe are they? And is anyone reading the fine print on the box? On Friday, December 11th, Localonlinenews.tv asked the store manager at Moscarillo’s in West Hartford to help us understand the proper way to use stringed lighting.
VIDEO: Deep River’s Kris Lindner Raises Dogs to Help the Blind
DEEP RIVER-- Deep River's Kris Lindner recently celebrated the graduation of Barton, a yellow Labrador Retriever she trained from nine weeks of age to work as a service dog for the blind and visually impaired. Lindner is a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a non-profit organization that trains dogs and pairs them with those in need free of charge. To date the organization has paired more than 7,000 guide dog teams, with more than 400 volunteers across the eastern United States help to raise and train puppies. Raisers are provided the necessary training ...
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Essex Selectmen Propose $6.48 Million Town Government Budget
By Charles Stannard ESSEX– The board of selectmen has approved a proposed $6,483,745 town government budget for 2010-2011 that represemts a decrease of about $40,000 from the current town government appropriation. The budget plan was unanimously approved by the selectmen this week and presented to the finance board at a meeting Thursday. The budget will be presented to residents at an April 7... [Read more]
First Congregational Church of Deep River Announces Holy Week and Easter Services
From a press release: We begin the month of April with the celebration of God’s amazing love for us in His dying and the Glorious News of His Resurrection. Everyone is welcome to attend all of the Holy Week and Easter services here. Palm Sunday is celebrated with Men’s Palm Sunday Breakfast served by the women of the church. Men from neighboring churches worship together beginning at 7:00 a.m.... [Read more]
Meeting On Deep River Visiting Nurses Expect In Early April
By Charles Stannard DEEP RIVER— The informational town meeting on expenditures related to the Deep River Visiting Nurses Association is now expected to be held in early April. First Selectman Richard Smith told the board of selectmen Tuesday that a detailed audit of town expenses related to the association would be completed by March 23, the next meeting date for the selectmen and board of finance.... [Read more]
17 Teachers Accept Region 4 Early Retirement Offer
By Charles Stannard REGION 4— A total of 17 teachers have accepted the early retirement incentive offer from the district’s school boards. Superintendent of Schools Ruth Levy said early retirement was accepted by three teachers at Chester Elementary School, five teachers at Deep river Elementary School, three teachers at Essex Elementary School, three teachers at John Winthrop Middle School,... [Read more]
Region 4 School Board Approves $16.99 Million Budget For 2010-1011
By Charles Stannard REGION 4— The Region 4 Board of Education has approved a $16,999,527 budget for 2010-2011 that will be presented to the voters of Chester, Deep River, and Essex at an April 8 hearing. Superintendent of Schools Ruth Levy said the budget was approved on a unanimous vote of the board at a March 4 meeting. The gross budget represents a 1.71 percent increase over current spending.... [Read more]
Deep River Public Library Receives Grant
From a press release: The Deep River Public Library is pleased to report that the Middlesex County Community Foundation has approved a grant in the amount of $5,000 for Improved Access to “The New Era.” The grant has been awarded in the Heritage Enrichment focus area. The grant is made possible by the generosity of the Middlesex County Community Foundation/River View Cemetery Fund/MiddleOak... [Read more]
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