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.
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
Manchester Community College reports record enrollment as students search for more affordable higher education options.
Links:
Manchester Community College
Journal Inquirer
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.
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 & support from a volunteer coordinator. After approximately a year and a half, puppy raisers return the dogs to Guiding Eyes for evaluation. Dogs that pass their tests begin formal training with Guiding Eyes guide dog instructors. After four to six months of rigorous training, the dogs are fully prepared to assist their future blind partner in traveling safely and more confidently.
Lindner is now training a new puppy, India.
Links:
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
The Connecticut Corsair organization is in the process of rebuilding a F4U Corsair that saw service in the Pacific during WWII. Volunteers work out of a hanger at the Chester Airport.
LocalOnlineNews.TV’s Meredith Rizocki met with the group to find out more about the project and their progress in restoring the aircraft.
Links:
Connecticut Corsair
Ivoryton’s Gather moved into the building that once housed the Ivoryton Store one year ago this week. The shop celebrated this milestone on September 12th, with a day long event that included live mannequins, story readings, vintage photography, and even a cabaret ensemble.
LocalOnlineNews.TV’s Meredith Rizocki was there and filed the above report.
Video by Meredith Rizocki
DEEP RIVER — Tuesday, September 15th is primary day in Deep River. Two candidates, Nancy Talbot and Stella Beaudoin, are seeking the Democratic nomination for the office of Town Clerk. The successful candidate will then face Republican Amy Winchell in the November 3rd general election vote.
Take a look at what Nancy Talbot says about her qualifications and intentions for the office and how she is reaching out to the community. An interview was attempted but could not be scheduled with Ms. Beaudoin. We will continue our attempts to schedule an interview with Ms. Beaudoin before Tuesday’s primary.
A loud and boisterous crowd gathered at the West Hartford Town Hall Wednesday night as Congressman John Larson held a town hall meeting on healthcare reform. The Congressman discussed why he’s in favor of the proposed reforms and gave the hundreds gathered the opportunity to share their opinions as well.
LocalOnlineNews.tv’s Anna Stonestreet was there and had a chance to speak with the Congressman and proponents and opponents of the bill.
Links:
Connecticut News Junkie Story on the Rally
Sage Ross’ photos of the event on Flickr
Full text of HR 3200 – the healthcare reform bill
Congressman Larson’s healthcare reform information page
Fran Adamcyk is a barber in downtown Deep River. In 1969 he was 25 when he and a group of eight friends made a split second decision to go and hear a few bands play in upstate New York. They had no idea they were in for the time of their lives.
Woodstock footage from Warner Brothers’ Woodstock 40th Anniversary DVD. Footage used with permission.
