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Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 05:18 p.m.
Charles F. Grabenstein
Charles F. Grabenstein of Branford died on May 10 at the Guilford House after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Anna Grant Grabenstein. Charles was born Sept. 4, 1931, in...
Local News • Published May 19, 2022 11:46 a.m.
North Branford Memorial Day Parade Returns May 30 in Northford
After a two-year hiatus, North Branford's annual Memorial Day Parade will return Monday, May 30, when it steps off on Middletown Avenue at 10 a.m. and marches toward the Northford village center....
Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 09:52 a.m.
David M. Carangelo
In MemoriamIn Loving Memory ofDavid M. Carangelo12/3/68 — 5/23/9725 years have passed.Missing your big heart, beautiful smile, and all the joy you brought ...
Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 09:52 a.m.
Richard ‘Rick’ Hallet
Richard “Rick” Hallet, 80, of East Haven passed away on May 5 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born Jan. 18, 1942, in Derby to Adam and Helen (Osinsky) Hallet.Richard is...
Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 09:51 a.m.
Claire Jannetti
Claire Jannetti of Branford died on May 5. She was born March 14, 1935, in Brownington, Vermont to the late Ulric Choiniere and Clara Larocque Choiniere. She was their eighth child and the oldest...
Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 09:51 a.m.
Robert ‘RJ’ McLoughlin, Jr.
Robert “RJ” McLoughlin, Jr., 49, of East Haven passed away unexpectedly on May 16. He was born Jan. 5, 1973, in New Haven to Robert J. Sr. and Maureen (Simowski) McLoughlin....
Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 09:50 a.m.
William General, Jr.
William “Bill” General, Jr., died peacefully on April 23, after a long illness, surrounded by his wife of 64 years, Nancy; other family members; and his caregiver. Bill was born May...
Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 09:49 a.m.
Christopher William Gozzi
Christopher William Gozzi, lifelong resident of Guilford and most recently of Madison, passed away on May 9 at Yale New Haven Hospital.Christopher was born in New Haven on Dec. 10, 1987,...
Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 09:49 a.m.
Marguerite Wrinn
Marguerite “Peggy” Elizabeth Wrinn of Branford passed away peacefully on May 14 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Peggy was the loving wife of her husband of 51 years, John C....
Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 09:49 a.m.
Elaine (DeRiso) Castiglione
Elaine (DeRiso) Castiglione, 80, passed away peacefully on May 3 at The Regency House in Wallingford. Born in New Haven, she lived in Branford all her life. Elaine was the daughter of the late...
Obituaries • Published May 19, 2022 09:48 a.m.
Local News • Published May 18, 2022 03:34 p.m.
State Rep. Candelora Receives GOP Nod for Re-Election for 86th District
NORTH BRANFORD—Republicans on Tuesday night said emphatically they want Vincent Candelora to continue his good work as state representative for the 86th assembly district.Delegates...
Local News • Published May 18, 2022 09:41 a.m.
Deep River Voters Approve 2022-’23 Town Budget
Voters in Deep River adopted the proposed 2022-’23 $19,076,304 town budget at its annual town meeting on May 16, along with several resolutions regarding tax collection by the town....
Local News • Published May 18, 2022 09:23 a.m.
Madison Voters Pass Town and Schools Budgets
At a referendum vote on May 17, Madison voters passed the proposed 2022-’23 town and schools budgets by 3 to 2 margins with 13,567 voters participating, or about 11 percent of eligible...
Sports Person of the Week • Published May 18, 2022 08:21 a.m.
Root Grows into a Quality Lacrosse Player
Payton Root has been a staple in the lineup ever since she started playing for the Guilford girls’ lacrosse team last year. Now a sophomore, Payton has already scored 63 goals for a...
Sports Person of the Week • Published May 18, 2022 08:21 a.m.
Goodrich Provides Good Vibes for the Tigers
Ever since Annie Goodrich was a child, she’s always had a love for baseball and softball. Annie grew up watching the Boston Red Sox, and that love for the diamond inspired Annie to compete...
Sports Person of the Week • Published May 18, 2022 08:21 a.m.
Brindisi’s True Keeper for the T-Birds
Dradon Brindisi’s first year of high school lacrosse ended with him being named to the All-Shoreline Conference Second Team in the 2021 season. Now back for year two as a junior, Dradon has ...
Sports Person of the Week • Published May 18, 2022 08:21 a.m.
Frantz Attacks Her Goals at Valley
A switch to the outdoors was all it took for Leah Frantz to fall in love with lacrosse. Leah’s leaving it all on the field in her final year with the Valley Regional girls’ lacrosse...
Sports Person of the Week • Published May 18, 2022 08:21 a.m.
Greenhouse Playing Steady Golf as a Senior
From the moment Tyler Greenhouse picked up his first set of clubs, he immediately became immersed in the sport of golf. Now a senior on the Morgan golf team, Tyler has been making solid...
Sports Person of the Week • Published May 18, 2022 08:21 a.m.
Geremia Always StaysGeremia Always Stays
As he entered his junior year at North Haven High School, Justin Geremia was contemplating whether he wanted to continue running track or join the boys’ tennis team. Justin chose to play...
Sports Person of the Week • Published May 18, 2022 08:21 a.m.
Golia Loves Leading the Easties on the Ballfield
From a young age, Dom Golia has always loved being on the baseball diamond. After joining the East Haven baseball team last year, Dom quickly made a name for himself and was named a captain for...
Sports • Published May 18, 2022 08:21 a.m.
Sound Fishing Has Fired Up—Inland, Too!
Dense, early morning fog has permeated the region due to relatively warmer air that has become saturated while being moved over colder water, especially by wind. Commonly referred to as...
Obituaries • Published May 17, 2022 05:11 p.m.
Paul DeRenzo
Paul DeRenzo, 79, of East Haven, passed away peacefully at home on May 11. He was born on Oct. 6, 1942, in New Haven, to Ralph and Anna (Esposito) DeRenzo.Paul is survived by his loving and ...
Obituaries • Published May 17, 2022 05:11 p.m.
Katherine Foley McGetrick
Katherine Foley McGetrick passed away on April 19, after a year-long battle with glioblastoma. She was 44 years old.During her illness, as throughout her life, Kate was an inspiration to...
Obituaries • Published May 17, 2022 05:10 p.m.
E. Richard Wilson
E. Richard Wilson, 80, of North Haven passed away peacefully on May 12 at home following a valiant fight with cancer, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 29 years to Robin...