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Sports Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:16 a.m.
Clancy Makes Triumphant Return as a Junior
Autumn Clancy’s sophomore season with the East Haven softball team was cut short due to an injury. However, Autumn made a complete recovery as a junior and became a full-fledged varsity...
Sports Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:16 a.m.
Anquillare Lives Dream of Playing Baseball for North Haven
Born into a baseball family, Mike Anquillare always dreamed of playing the sport for his hometown of North Haven. During the past four years, Mike has turned those dreams into a reality by forging ...
Sports Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:16 a.m.
Heinke Provides Power for Rams’ Prolific Offense
The Old Saybrook girls’ lacrosse squad featured many seniors who performed well in team’s biggest moments throughout the 2022 season. One of those seniors was Chelsea Heinke, who...
Sports Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:16 a.m.
Carver Stepped Up on the Bump, Delivered at the Dish
A pitcher is one of the most important players on any baseball team, and having a dominant pitcher makes your squad that much more dangerous. The Valley Regional baseball team has developed a...
Sports Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:16 a.m.
Helwig Excited to Continue Playing Sports in College
Samantha Helwig never expected to be playing lacrosse at the collegiate level, but after competing for North Branford, her outlook on the future changed. Following a strong run as a lockdown...
Sports Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:16 a.m.
Forselius Emerges on Defense in Junior Season
Any team that’s as dynamic as the Guilford girls’ lacrosse squad needs each of its players to provide steady contributions in every game. While the Grizzlies’ offensive...
Sports Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:16 a.m.
Gagliardi Plays with Passion on the Golf Course
For Matt Gagliardi, golf started out as a fun way to spend time with his brother on the driving range, even if they were slicing their shots. Over time, Matt began to take the sport more seriously ...
Sports • Published July 13, 2022 08:16 a.m.
The Sound and its Estuaries Are Full of Surprises
Summertime always brings a variety of migrating fish into Long Island Sound and its numerous estuarine habitats. Since the Sound is one large productive nursery for marine life, it serves as a...
Local News • Published July 12, 2022 02:52 p.m.
All Hands on Deck at FCC
Service trips have returned at the First Congregational Church (FCC) as a group of volunteers recently spent seven days helping build homes in Appalachia in partnership with the Appalachia Service ...
Local News • Published July 13, 2022 07 a.m.
Those Those Those
The Coyote River Band brought their mix of country and rock to the Madison Green on July 10 as part of the Beach and Recreation Summer Concert Series. A different performer takes to the stage each ...
Local News • Published July 13, 2022 08:30 a.m.
Madison Woman Finds Her Mission as an Advocate for Victims
When longtime Madison resident Kathy Rasimas hopped onto her husband’s motorcycle and headed to dinner in October 2019, it was supposed to be a normal night out. She never expected it would ...
Local News • Published July 12, 2022 01:50 p.m.
Spend a Night Out with the Guilford Police
What was the last interaction you had with a police officer? Was it a traffic stop? An emergency situation?Or, maybe, perhaps, it was a little smack talk before a limbo contest?In...
Local News • Published July 13, 2022 09:38 a.m.
Annual Craft Expo Returns to the Guilford Green
After a two-year COVID-19 induced hiatus, the Guilford Art Center Craft Expo returns to the Guilford Green Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17. The three-day juried craft show features more...
Local News • Published July 12, 2022 03:48 p.m.
Critical Shoreline Species Sees Continued Declined
One of the shoreline ecosystem’s most critical species has been on a steady and concerning decline for decades. Don’t call it a crustacean, the rather weird, alien-looking arachnid...
Local News • Published July 12, 2022 12:39 p.m.
Beach Hours Trimmed in Guilford Due to Staff Shortage
The town’s Park and Recreation Department has been forced to curtail hours at some Guilford beaches due to the lifeguard staffing shortage. The lifeguard shortage is a national trend that,...
Local News • Published July 13, 2022 07 a.m.
Having a Blast
The night sky over Guilford lit up on July 9 with the town’s annual fireworks display at the Guilford fairgrounds. The display capped off a family-friendly day of activities, food, and live ...
Local News • Published July 12, 2022 12:39 p.m.
Police Incident Report for Guilford for June 23 to 29
The Guilford Courier publishes a Police Incident Report to inform residents of incidents, criminal activities, and police responses occurring in town. As those charged are presumed innocent until...
Local News • Published July 13, 2022 09 a.m.
People in the News
Honor Roll• The following Guilford students were named to the Xavier High School Honor Roll for the first quarter: Luca Franchi, 2023-high honors; Jake Marino, 2025-...
Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:30 a.m.
Randall Mena: Portraits of First Responders
In Randall Mena’s desire to support the local community around New Haven he volunteers his professional photographic talents to create portraits of police officers and firefighters who risk ...
Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:30 a.m.
Christina Acampora: A Point Person for Seniors
“My first friend I made in town was actually a senior citizen,” Christina Acampora says with a laugh.That’s a fitting anecdote for Christina who started earlier this...
Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:30 a.m.
Randall Mena: Portraits of First Responders
In Randall Mena’s desire to support the local community around New Haven he volunteers his professional photographic talents to create portraits of police officers and firefighters who risk ...
Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:30 a.m.
Peter Balisciano: It’s Never Too Late
Some people embrace the idea of always seeking knowledge and growing as a person, no matter their age. One such person, Peter Balisciano, lives in North Haven and earlier this year he earned his...
Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:30 a.m.
Tessa LeMay: Keeping the Beach Safe
Recent closures and hour restrictions at local beaches due to a lack of lifeguards is a reminder of how tough a job on the beach can be. It takes a very special mindset and skill set. Head...
Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:30 a.m.
Paula Webster: The Trick Worked
Paula Webster explains that she was tricked into quilting. A friend from her knitting group who also quilted made her an offer straight out of The Godfather: an offer she could not refuse....
Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:30 a.m.
Elise Maragliano Brings Her Love Of Museums To The Kate
Elise Maragliano credits her love of museums to her upbringing in Germany.“I think that definitely played a role. You can be looking a medieval building; then go to a modern art...
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