NORFOLK – Norfolk Historical Society continued its commemoration of World War I on Sunday when its president, Barry Webber, gave a slide presentation on Norfolk’s response to the call for food conservation at Norfolk Library. Webber described the food culture…

Among the pitches: Maine – New England’s charm, skiing and beaches Detroit – a rebounding downtown Chicago – “Star Trek” actor William Shatner narrates a video pitch in hopes of getting the attention of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, a devoted…

SHARON – The Board of Selectmen is working on a proposed new tree ordinance, and tree warden Jeff Perotti came to Tuesday’s meeting to discuss the document. Having regulations in place will allow for better communications between the town and…

TORRINGTON – A Waterbury man accused of robbing the Thomaston Savings Bank in December was arraigned Thursday in Torrington Superior Court and is being held on $200,000 bond. Zachary Provost, 32, of Waterbury, also is accused of robberies in Middletown,…

CHESHIRE- A warm rain may be washing the snow away today, but the effects of last week’s snowstorm and bitter cold are lingering in area grocery stores. The subzero temperatures, and a foot of snow that blanketed most of the…

HARTFORD – While communities statewide are hoping drone footage, video greetings and promises of tax incentives and land can lure Amazon’s planned second headquarters, Waterbury is keeping it low key. The Brass City has made no extravagant tax promises and…

GOSHEN – Regular raids on the state’s Special Transportation Fund and a lack of new revenue streams to replenish it are jeopardizing the Department of Transportation’s ability to improve highways, bridges and public transportation infrastructure, the agency’s commissioner told the…

HARTFORD – Able-bodied adults on Medicaid in Connecticut will not be required to work to continue receiving benefits, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Thursday. The Trump administration on Thursday announced it is allowing states to impose a work requirement on…

WATERBURY – A felon with a history of serious crimes was arrested late Wednesday night after police say he had heroin and a loaded handgun on him when he was confronted by a specialized police unit. Glenn Jamison, 36, was…

TORRINGTON – After spending more than four years in prison for causing an alcohol-fueled crash that killed his best friend in 2008, Tyler Carroll could go back behind bars for allegedly driving drunk again. Carroll, 33, is accused of violating…

LITCHFIELD – Police are advising residents to lock the doors of their homes and vehicles after a house and two apartments in the area of Spencer Street were broken into this month. Two break-ins occurred on Jan. 2 and one…

NAUGATUCK – A traffic stop led to an arrest for a stolen vehicle Saturday, police said. Police said Demarco Broadnax, 19, of 554 Ellis St., in New Britain was driving a vehicle stolen from Waterbury when police pulled him over…

TORRINGTON – Police found a Winsted woman who was not wearing pants sitting in the driver’s seat of a car owned by her boyfriend on Wednesday night. She is now facing charges after police allegedly found heroin and drug paraphernalia…

POLICE BLOTTER WATERBURY Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: JONATHAN ANDINO, 27, of 84 Buckridge Road, two counts violation of probation or conditional discharge. ANABEL RIVERA, 32, of 59 Waterville St., second-degree breach of peace, third-degree assault. JANET RODRIGUEZ,…

POLICE BLOTTER TORRINGTON Torrington police recently filed the following charges: WILLIAM J. O’CONNOR, 60, 119 Tioga St., Torrington, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Jan. 7. Released on $1,500 non-surety for appearance Jan. 16 in Torrington Superior Court….

WATERBURY – The fire department, police and Eversource crews are working on a gas service leak near the intersection of Baldwin and Madison streets Thursday evening. Crews are still working to determine the source of the leak, said Fire Chief…

PARIS (AP) — A French labor court was unable to agree Thursday whether four Muslim security guards were unfairly fired from their jobs at Orly airport after the 2015 Paris terror attacks for refusing orders to trim their beards. The…

POLICE BLOTTER NAUGATUCK Naugatuck police recently filed the following charges: MUHAMED TAIROSKI, 33, 808 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, possession of heroin, use of drug paraphernalia, failure to display plates, illegal operation of a motor vehicle under suspension, 01/05/18. Released on $1,000…

POLICE BLOTTER WINSTED SHARON L. SHIELDS, 54, 3588 Torringford St., Torrington, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, Jan. 2. Released on $1,000 nonsurety bond for appearance in Torrington Superior Court Jan. 3. ALECZAIRE BERKEMEIER, 20, 98 Elm St., Winsted, operating without a…

POLICE BLOTTER WATERBURY Waterbury police recently filed the following charges: DAVID ROGERS, 48, of 19 Sterling St., possession of a controlled substance other than a narcotic or hallucinogen, or more than 4 ounces of marijuana, illegal possession of narcotics, sale…