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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...

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Local News • Published July 14, 2022 12:01 a.m.

Basket Full of Kittens!

What could be cuter than a basket full of kittens? These terrific tabbies are almost identical, and a challenge to distinguish from each other. As typical kittens, they love to play, chase...

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Sports • Published July 10, 2022 06:52 p.m.

Pirates Overtake Marlins for First Place in Deep River Horseshoe League

It may have been the last day of June, but the Royals and Marlins started their Fourth of July celebration early when they met up in a prime-time matchup during Week 10 play in the Deep River...

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Sports • Published July 10, 2022 05:17 p.m.

Huskies’ 17-U Gets 9-8 Win Against the Riptide

The Clinton Huskies 17-U AAU baseball team faced the CT Riptide in recent East Shore Travel League action. The Huskies defeated the Riptide to improve their record to 5-5 on the year.On...

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Sports • Published July 10, 2022 04:04 p.m.

Huskies Striving to Find Their Stride on the Diamond

The Clinton Huskies 19-U AAU baseball team is up and running during the hot days of summer. Playing a tough stretch of games to begin the season, the Huskies are taking the high road by correcting ...

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

Pierson Soars to New Heights with the Knights

Jumping into a new sport has become a norm for high school athletes, but to do it at the level of someone like Westbrook’s Halley Pierson is truly impressive. After playing a variety of...

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

Marco Famiglietti: Manufacturing New Opportunities for Students

Over the last two years Clinton schools have been working with advanced manufacturers in town in an effort to provide students who may not necessarily be college bound with real world job...

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Local News • Published July 05, 2022 03:15 p.m.

Westbrook Completes Purchase of 130 Acres of Open Space

Good news for Westbrook nature enthusiasts: as of June 22, the purchase of 130 acres of open space by Toby Hill Road is now complete. The purchase expands Westbrook’s open space by about 20 ...

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Local News • Published July 07, 2022 12:01 a.m.

Smitten with Kittens

You may not believe your eyes, but this litter contains three sets of almost identical twin kittens - two black, two black and white, and two tiger. They are the most energetic, playful,...

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Sports • Published July 01, 2022 12:06 a.m.

Old Saybrook Girls’ Lacrosse Enjoys a Storybook Season

The Old Saybrook girls’ lacrosse team established itself as the top squad in the Shoreline Conference with a talented core of seniors leading the way in 2022. The Rams showcased their...

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

Clinton Huskies 17-U AAU Sweeps a Doubleheader Over the Roadrunners

The Clinton Huskies 17-U AAU baseball team had several games on its schedule last week and came away from the slate with a couple of victories to put its record at 4-5 on the season. The Huskies...

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Sports • Published June 30, 2022 12:40 p.m.

Plenty of Teams in Playoff Chase in Deep River Horseshoe League

The Deep River Horseshoe League is entering the second half of its 2022 season and, based on the way the standings are looking, there is a possibility of as many as 15 teams vying for a spot in...

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Obituaries • Published June 29, 2022 01:42 p.m.

Michael J. Mozzochi Jr.

Michael J. Mozzochi Jr., 87, passed away at home on May 26. Born on Dec. 3, 1934, in Trumbull, he is the son of the late Michael J. Mozzochi, Sr. and Gladys (Park) Mozzochi.Michael grew up...

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

Wakelee Stood Tall as Old Saybrook’s Goalie

There is a lot of pressure on a goalkeeper to make crucial saves for their team in the sport of lacrosse. Sam Wakelee was constantly facing that pressure as the starting goalie for the Old...

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

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...

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Local News • Published June 29, 2022 07 a.m.

This is Heavy

The band Future Heavies performed on the Westbrook Town Green on June 24 as part of the town’s summer concert series. The free concerts are held each Friday through Sept. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. ...

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Local News • Published June 28, 2022 02:15 p.m.

Westbrook Brewery Open in Time for Summer Crowds

Fun is finally on tap. Coastline Brewery, the new brewery located at 4 Grove Beach Road North, is now open.Last summer, the Westbrook Planning Commission as well as the Zoning Commission...

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

Bella Is Beautiful

Bella means “beautiful” in Italian, and this petite girl is the full package! Bella is a fluffy dilute calico, meaning she has white, tan, and gray patches softened with light gray....

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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...

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

Westbrook Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Westbrook Middle School Principal Matthew Talmadge has announced the Honor Roll for the fourth marking period for Grades 6, 7, and 8.The Criteria:Honors: Grade average between 85-...

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Sports • Published June 26, 2022 04:53 p.m.

Clinton Huskies’ AAU Teams Earn First Victories

19-U AAU BaseballThe Clinton Huskies 19-U AAU baseball team opened up the 2022 summer season by playing three games during its first week of action. The Huskies came away...

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Sports • Published June 26, 2022 04:48 p.m.

Westbrook Girls’ Tennis Puts Together Outstanding Campaign

The Westbrook girls’ tennis team accomplished a lot on its way to an outstanding 2022 season that saw Knights make it all the way to the Class S state final. After featuring no seniors on...

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

Top Teams Take Defeats in Deep River Horseshoe League

The top three teams in the Deep River Horseshoe League all took 5-1 defeats during Week 8 play at the First Congregational Church on June 16. The Marlins remain in first place with a half-game...

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Sports • Published June 26, 2022 01:07 p.m.

Old Saybrook’s 4x100 Relay Places 2nd at Nationals

The Old Saybrook girls’ outdoor track team’s 4x100 relay posted a second-place finish when the Rams recently competed among the nation’s elite high school athletes at the New...

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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...

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