Hamden Advances $18M Newhall Foundation Repair and School Demolition Project
Hamden plans an $18M project to repair 75 Newhall foundations and demolish the vacant Whelan Middle School. Twenty-three homes are in the first repair phase.
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Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at North Branford Group Home; Worker Arrested
A lawsuit alleges abuse of two non-verbal, disabled residents at a North Branford group home run by Resources for Human Development. The accused worker was arrested in December.
Avelo Extends Tweed New Haven Flights as $250M Expansion Faces State Review
Avelo Airlines extends Tweed New Haven Airport flights through November 2026 with $42 fares to 32 destinations as the airport's $250M expansion faces state wetlands review.
La Boca Given 11 Days to Vacate as Middletown Building Sells for $2.1M
La Boca, a Middletown Main Street fixture for 15 years, was given 11 days to vacate after the ES Goodman Group bought the building for $2.1 million. The developer plans a 42-unit apartment complex.
East Haven Police Blotter
East Haven police made seven arrests during the week of Feb. 11-17, 2026, including charges of child pornography possession, narcotics sale, assault, DUI, and breach of peace.
North Branford Volunteer Firefighter Anthony Esposito Named Hometown Hero
Anthony Esposito, a North Branford volunteer firefighter since 1975, has been named the 2026 Hometown Hero by the Shoreline Chamber. He used the honor to call for new volunteer recruits.
Meriden Teen's DoorDash Order on Stolen Credit Card Leads to Felony Arrest
An 18-year-old Meriden man ordered Dunkin' Donuts via DoorDash using a stolen credit card — delivered to his own home. Westport police traced it and arrested him four months later.
Bridgeport Man Gets 4.5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine and Fentanyl Ring
Terrell Wills, 52, of Bridgeport received 54 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine in a ring spanning Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and Darien.
New Haven Man, 20, Faces 13 Charges After Woodbridge Crash Reveals Assault Weapon and Drugs
Jaivon Williams, 20, of New Haven faces 13 charges after a crash in Woodbridge led police to discover an assault weapon and nearly four pounds of drugs mixed with fentanyl. He is held on $500,000 bond.
Yale Names Kevin Cahill Head Football Coach, Bringing Back Former Assistant
Yale names Kevin Cahill its 35th head football coach. The reigning FCS Coach of the Year returns after a decade on the Bulldogs' staff and a record-setting run at Lehigh.
Five February Listings Showcase Guilford Real Estate From $665K to $2.95M
Five homes hit the Guilford real estate market in February 2026, spanning a $665,000 North Guilford farmhouse to a $2.95 million Sachem Head estate.
Middletown and Portland Launch Joint America's 250th Anniversary Celebration
Middletown and Portland co-host America's 250th anniversary events in 2026, reviving their 1976 Bicentennial partnership with a March 27 flag raising through a July 4 parade.