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Sports Person of the Week • Published July 13, 2022 08:16 a.m.

Samantha Helwig enjoyed great careers with North Branford’s field hockey and girls’ lacrosse teams and will be competing in both sports at Albertus Magnus College.

Photo courtesy of Samantha Helwig

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...

Local News • Published July 12, 2022 11:49 a.m.

CT State Fraternal Order of Police Endorse Paul Crisci for State Senate District 12

July 11, 2022: Paul Crisci, Republican candidate for State Senate District 12, announced today the endorsement from the Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police.Det. Sgt. John...

Local News • Published July 11, 2022 11:44 a.m.

The early 19th century Little Red School House as it stands today, located on Old Post Road in Northford.

Photo Courtesy Totoket Historical Society

Bozzuto Chairs Totoket Historical Society Campaign to Restore Northford Schoolhouse

The Totoket Historical Society (THS) is excited to announce the launch of a new fundraising campaign spearheaded by Andy Bozzuto, local entrepreneur, to restore The Little Red School House...

Sports • Published July 11, 2022 09:26 a.m.

Sophomore Jack O’Brien garnered All-Shoreline Conference Second Team accolades while helping the North Branford boys’ golf team finish the 2022 season with an overall record of 12-1-2. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

North Branford Golf Becomes a Contender in 2022

Four years ago, the North Branford boys’ golf team finished its season no wins and placed last in the Shoreline Conference. Led by a senior class that built the foundation, coupled with the ...

Sports • Published July 10, 2022 01:07 p.m.

Branford Youth Cheer Holding Car Wash Fundraiser

The Branford Youth Cheerleading program is holding a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, July 23. The car wash will take place at Eli’s Branford on 624 W Main St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The...

Sports Person of the Week • Published July 06, 2022 05:21 p.m.

Dom Scalia finished his career with the North Branford baseball team by earning All-Conference and All-State honors while leading the T-Birds as a two-time captain as a senior.

Photo courtesy of Dom Scalia

Scalia Pushes Past Setbacks for Super Senior Season

Dom Scalia had to battle through numerous injuries on his way to being named a captain and then making All-Conference and All-State in his senior season with the North Branford baseball team. Dom...

Person of the Week • Published July 06, 2022 07:52 a.m.

From serving in Vietnam to spanning more than three decades of service in the U.S. Army National Guard, to his most recent status as a CT Honor Flights ‘legend,’ Brian Miniter is grateful for his military service and continues to support veterans programs. Among many efforts, he assists by placing flags on Branford military graves and attending commemorative military programs in full dress, as shown here on Memorial Day 2022. Photo by Bill O’Brien

Brian Miniter: Positively Patriotic

Eighteen-year-old Brian Miniter was two days away from his wedding when his Vietnam draft card came in the mail.Yes, the wedding was wonderful – in fact, Brian and his bride, Linda,...

Sports • Published June 30, 2022 02:31 p.m.

Branford’s Senior Legion Loses a Few to North Haven; Juniors Take Loss Versus Trumbull

Senior Legion BaseballThe Branford Senior American Legion 19-U baseball team faced North Haven for a three-game series in last week’s action. Branford took defeats...

Sports • Published June 30, 2022 01:46 p.m.

The Branford-East Haven co-op boys’ lacrosse team put together a solid season that featured 11 victories, including a win in the Class L State Tournament. Pictured from the squad are (back) senior captains Kevin Lee, Cam Paleski, Dylan Dupre, and Aidan Strebel, who are from Branford; along with (front) freshmen Connor Czaplicki and Alex Dombrowski, senior Ryan Sheldon, and freshmen Gennaro Pompano and Tanner Walsh, who are all from East Haven. Photo courtesy of Jim May

Branford-East Haven Boys’ Lacrosse Became a Brotherhood This Spring

As the Branford-East Haven (Bfd-EH) co-op boys' lacrosse team battled throughout the 2022 season, Head Coach Jim May wanted his squad to learn how to succeed while dealing with uncertainty. It was ...

Sports Person of the Week • Published June 29, 2022 10:39 a.m.

Aryana Wilson knows how to lock down the opposition as a member of the defensive corps for Branford’s field hockey, ice hockey, and girls’ lacrosse teams. Aryana recently completed her junior year at the high school. Photo courtesy of Aryana Wilson

Wilson’s a Defensive Stalwart for the Hornets

Aryana Wilson has been making a name for herself as a three-sport athlete in field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse over the past three years at Branford High School. During her junior year,...

Person of the Week • Published June 29, 2022 08:30 a.m.

After a 22-year career at Shore Publishing/Harbor News, former editor Brian Boyd will join the staff at the Vineyard Gazette, a storied 176-year-old weekly on Martha’s Vineyard, as the editor. Photo courtesy of Brian Boyd

Brian Boyd: Hail and Farewell

I am going to break some time-honored rules about how to write a news story. In fact, I did it with the first word, I. In a news story, as opposed to a column, you never use I. If you have to...

Local News • Published June 30, 2022 12:01 a.m.

A Greeting from the Editor

A strange thing happened to me as I began work on the publication you’re reading right now. I typed my name at the top of this note and, for the first time, a new title followed. In my 13...

Local News • Published June 28, 2022 12:56 p.m.

North Branford Town Manager Michael Paulhus, shown here at the June 21 Town Council meeting, will leave his post of 9 years on August 5 in order to take on his new role as town manager for the Town of Plainville.

Image Capture from Totoket TV/Facebook

North Branford Town Manager Leaving for Plainville Post

After doing his part to help North Branford usher in major projects including a new high school and police facility, while managing daily administration of Town government...

Sports • Published June 26, 2022 08:19 p.m.

Senior captain Dom Scalia collected a host of honors for a North Branford baseball squad that notched 16 victories while advancing in both of its postseason tournaments during the 2022 campaign.

File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound

North Branford Baseball Played its Best Down the Stretch

The North Branford baseball team spent the first half of the 2022 season trying to find the right lineup while establishing its identity. Once the Thunderbirds did that, Head Coach Billy...

Sports • Published June 26, 2022 06:52 p.m.

David Loomis and the Branford Senior Legion team dropped a close contest against Hamden by a 4-3 score on June 19. File photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Sound

Post 83’s Legion Teams Take a Couple of Defeats

Senior Legion BaseballThe Branford Senior American Legion 19-U baseball team had two games with Hamden on its schedule last week. Branford took defeats against Hamden in...

Sports • Published June 26, 2022 01:08 p.m.

Ben Lanza of Hartford ran a time of 25:08 to take first place in the men’s 5-mile state championship at the Branford Road Race on June 19. Photo courtesy of Bill O’Brien

Branford Road Race Draws Nearly 2,000 Participants

Hartford residents Ben Lanza and Nancy Montemerlo were the first-place finishers for the 5-mile state championship when the 42nd annual Branford Road Race took place on Father’s Day. The...

Local News • Published June 24, 2022 03:56 p.m.

Located at 1565 Middletown Ave. in Northford, Millpond Gatherings is a 20,000 square-foot hospitality facility consisting of five establishments; The Steakhouse, The Tavern and The Event Venue; with The Market and The Inn to come in phase 2.

Image from Millpond Gatherings/Facebook

Northford's Millpond Gatherings is CT's Newest Destination Location

Millpond Gatherings is an all encompassing destination location. We source the freshest foods from our local farmers, celebrate the joining of families & friends, offer you a place to stay on...

Local News • Published June 24, 2022 06 a.m.

A Farewell from Editor Brian Boyd

Few people get the opportunity to be a part of something as remarkable as the publication you’re reading right now. I’ve had the great privilege of being a part of the Shore...

Local News • Published June 23, 2022 01:02 p.m.

Republicans gathered June 21 in Branford at the new campaign headquarters of State Senate candidate Paul Crisci (District 12). Shown here, (l-r), House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora (86), candidate for Secretary of State Dominic Rapini, State Senate candidate Paul Crisci (District 12), candidate for State Representative John Rasimas (District 101), Branford RTM Majority Leader/Candidate for State Representative (District 102)

Raymond Ingraham.

Photo Courtesy Paul Crisci for State Senate

Paul Crisci, GOP Candidate for State Senate District 12, Celebrates Campaign HQ Grand Opening

Paul Crisci, Republican candidate for State Senate District 12, celebrated the opening of his campaign headquarters at 539 Main Street in Branford on Tuesday, June 21. The campaign ...

Sports Person of the Week • Published June 22, 2022 12:47 p.m.

Senior captain Gianna DePino helped the North Branford softball team continue its tradition of excellence with another Shoreline Conference title and a run to the Class S state final this spring. Photo courtesy of Gianna DePino

DePino Honored to Be Part of T-Birds’ Dynasty

When she first started playing softball, Gianna DePino looked up to the older girls on her team and wanted to be just like them. In her senior year with the North Branford softball team, Gianna...

Local News • Published June 22, 2022 12:36 p.m.

ESDHD Announces New 6 Mos.-to-11-Yrs Covid Vax Clinics

East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD) has announced the newly-released Covid vaccine for children ages 6 months to 11 years old is now available through free local clinics in North...

Person of the Week • Published June 22, 2022 08:30 a.m.

As a member of the Community Dining Room (CDR) all-volunteer Program/Outreach Committee and new grandmom to Elle (shown here), Laura Gunneson is working hard to help grow programs centered around the Branford Diaper Bank, a collaborative of Branford-based CDR and Branford Early Learning Center. Photo by Pam Johnson/The Sound

Gunneson Helps Branford Diaper Bank Programs Grow

Laura Gunneson is working hard to help grow programs centered around the Branford Diaper Bank, a collaborative of Branford-based Community Dining Room (CDR) and Branford Early Learning Center...

Sports • Published June 21, 2022 02:11 p.m.

Senior captain Justin Acquarulo and the Branford boys’ golf team had an outstanding campaign by finishing with a record of 17-1 while winning the SCC Division II title this spring. File photo by Kelley Fryer/The Sound

Hornets Keep Moving Up the Leaderboard

By virtue of winning the SCC Division II title this year, the Branford boys’ golf team will be moving up to the Division I level for the 2023 season. With many of the team’s golfers...

Local News • Published June 21, 2022 01:49 p.m.

The North Branford High School Class 2022

North Branford celebrated the graduation following members of the North Branford High School Class of 2022 on June 15:Lauren AckermanLauren AdamczykSarenna AguiarRyan...

Local News • Published June 21, 2022 10:57 a.m.

Take the CT State Boating Course Saturday, July 9

Take the BOAT AMERICA class and complete the proctored test all on the same day at U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Milford Flotilla on Saturday, July 9 , starting at 8 a.m. at its Training Center...

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