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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Crews respond to multiple Saturday morning crashes in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company responded to a pair of crashes and a medical call on Saturday morning. Emergency crews were responding to a medical call around 1:05 a.m. when a vehicle rolled over on Tower Road at approximately 1:13 a.m. One person from each incident was transported to Danbury Hospital. Rollover crash in Brookfield causes power outage Later in the morning, at approximately 9:29 a.m., crews responded to a car vs. utility pole collision on Stony Hill Road. The roadway is open between Stony Brook Road and West Whisconier Road until Eversource crews arrive to repair the pole. One person was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Telegraph
4 hours ago
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- Telegraph
Britain has forgotten its manners. Now it's every man for himself
At first glance it sounds like a terrible insult, a slap in the face of British hospitality; those pesky yanks pulling our legs and being decidedly unfunny. Gruel Britannia is an establishment in Fairfield, Connecticut, in the northeastern United States. Pop a pin on Long Island and the fictional town of West Egg, home of Jay Gatsby, wouldn't be too far away. It's a prosperous part of the New York metropolitan area, specifically at 2217 Post Road. And Gruel Britannia is, apparently, frequented by the silver foxes of Long Island Sound, no longer commuting to the metropolis of NYC. They swing by Gruel Britannia for a taste of the old country, which is not actually, as the name implies, a glorification of the culinary offerings of Dickens or the rationing years. In fact, in a room adorned with Union flags and with shelves that heave with Colman's mustard, Sarson's vinegar and Marmite, there's a dinner menu delivering prawn cocktail, mushrooms on toast and sticky toffee pudding. Come tea time, sandwiches of cucumber and coronation chicken are on offer. Some of the breakfast dishes seem lost in translation, though, in particular 'The British Breakfast Plate', which features toad in the hole, bubble and squeak, baked beans and onion gravy. One imagines a Dick Van Dyke character doing his worst cockney ('Alright, ladies and gents?') as he brings dishes to the table. But the place is actually run as an affectionate tribute to the UK. And such is its popularity that a second branch is now opening at nearby Westport. And it's at GB2, at 161 Cross Highway, that the owners are now offering a more immersive British experience, including lessons in British etiquette. As British co-owner Karen Hubrich put it this week, 'It's a de facto portal to London.' Which makes me wonder if Ms Hubrich has been to London recently, because the current state of manners on display in the UK's capital is less tea and crumpets, more marijuana puffs in your face and a stabbing. Offer someone a seat on the Tube and you'll likely be accused of ageism; open a door for people while remarking 'ladies first' and you'll be labelled a chauvinist; address a classroom of teenage kids with a 'good morning, boys and girls' and you'll be arrested for being transphobic. British etiquette has been replaced by an every man – sorry, person – for themselves attitude. On trains we must suffer the smells of other people's Asian noodles, the tinny sounds of music emanating from headphones, the horrendous din of cartoons (often the horror that is something called Grizzy and the Lemmings) playing on iPads to enraptured, brain-diminishing children and conductors addressing one another as 'mate', a plague now adopted by UK police. As a cyclist in London, I bear witness to a dramatic decline in driving etiquette, the idea of 'after you' now superseded by those at the wheel acting like they're getaway drivers in a crime caper; honking horns now making the streets of London sound more like Naples. There is no dignity offered by anyone answering the phone, be it a bank, TV or telecoms business, with British grannies being abused daily by folk demanding their dates of birth. And if you ever make it to the front of the telephone queue in an attempt to get a doctor's appointment you are promptly warned against (although it feels more like an accusation) assaulting the surgery staff. Parcels these days are less 'delivered' than hurled in one's general direction. And rather than nipping out of the room to take a call in the hall, it's considered reasonable to interrupt conversations to receive and have loud ones on a mobile, as if re-enacting Dom Joly's Trigger Happy TV man on the big phone. Dare I even mention people forgetting to take their hats off in church? Let's not forget the current state of dress in the United Kingdom, either. People think it's reasonable to go shopping as if dressed for a pyjama party; to wear shorts to the office and, worse, flip-flops. Sporting a beard is considered normal, as is the sacrilege that is bearing one's tattoos in public. Yet, elsewhere, some cling to what is left of Britain as a heritage brand; our perceived manners and sensibilities; conduct as portrayed in the black-and-white Ealing comedies. British murderers weren't drug-toting thugs but the likes of Louis D'Ascoyne Mazzini, whose mass murder of the line of succession in his family was somehow portrayed as reasonable if not rather charming. Thus Brits are employed to give lessons in manners at The Etiquette and Leadership Institute in Hong Kong and similarly at the Pria Warrick Finishing Academy in Delhi. While here at the mothership, the inhabitants of our small island are all behaving appallingly.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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CT city awarded $450K+ for a new, inclusive playground for children with disabilities
Newington has been awarded a $485,000 grant to build a new, inclusive playground at Candlewyck Park, town officials said. The town project, announced by Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday, is part of a $30 million package distributed to 46 small towns across Connecticut for capital improvement projects focused on infrastructure, community development and quality-of-life upgrades. The Candlewyck Park project will be matched by $121,365 in local funding, bringing the total project cost to $606,976, officials said. The grants are all part of the state's Small Town Economic Assistance Program. 'We are incredibly grateful to Governor Lamont and his staff for their support for this important infrastructure project,' said Newington Mayor Jon Trister. 'This grant will help establish a state-of-the-art playground and play space for the residents of the Candlewyck neighborhood. We are thrilled with this announcement.' The new playground will feature accessible play elements for all children, regardless of ability. Officials said the project also supports the town's long-term commitment to neighborhood revitalization and inclusive park access throughout Newington. 'The Newington Parks and Recreation Department happily announces that Governor Lamont and the State Legislature have awarded the town of Newington this critical funding to replace the outdated playground equipment in the Lamplighter Lane area,' said Don Woods, chair of the town's parks and recreation board. 'This grant allows us to move forward with the second and final stage of renovations at Candlewyck Park.' The Candlewyck Park project builds upon the town's ongoing work to enhance parks town wide. In recent years, the town has completed major renovations at Mill Pond Park Playground, Churchill Park Playground, Clem Lemire Playground, Beacon Park Playground, Beechwood Park Playground, Eagle Park Playground, and Seymour Park Playground. For additional information on the Candlewyck Park inclusive playground or other ongoing projects, contact the Newington Parks and Recreation Department at 860-665-8666 or visit
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Caitlin Clark's Behavior Toward Marina Mabrey Turns Heads on Friday
Caitlin Clark's Behavior Toward Marina Mabrey Turns Heads on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever were attempting to bounce back from a recent loss, playing the Connecticut Sun on Friday. Advertisement Indiana entered the game with a 2-3 record, having lost their most recent matchup to the Washington Mystics. The game against the Sun marked the Fever's second straight outing with Caitlin Clark, who was sidelined due to a left quadriceps injury. While Clark was sidelined with the injury, she took the time to sign autographs in Connecticut, showing support to her fans in the away stadium. While interacting with fans in the stands, Clark was met by Sun star Marina Mabrey. The two had an exchange alongside the fans, sharing a hug along with some friendly words. "How are you?" Clark said. "You doing well? Good to see you." Upon the release of the video, some fans took to social media, starting their thoughts on the exchange between Caitlin Clark and Marina Mabrey. Advertisement Some fans even speculated a potential team-up with the Connecticut Sun star. "Marina being nice, in case she is able to get traded out of CONN," said one fan. "That Irish connection," said another fan. "Teammates? Plz," mentioned one fan. "Ok I like marina again she's not a Caitlin hater," commented one fan. "Who doesn't want Marina Mabrey on the Fever? She's a great 3 pt shooter. Opens the floor for everyone," said one fan. "Bet you she wanted to be on the fever," said another fan. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin ClarkBrett Davis-Imagn Images Before being ruled out of the lineup, Caitlin Clark had a phenomenal start to her second season in the WNBA. So far this season, Clark has posted 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game. Advertisement Related: Dawn Staley Makes Major Personal Announcement on Wednesday Related: Angel Reese Had No Words for Chicago Sky Announcement on Sunday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Pedestrian injured after being struck by fleeing vehicle in Bridgeport
A pedestrian was struck by a fleeing vehicle in Bridgeport on Friday evening, officials said. Officers responded to the intersection of East Main Street and Bass Pro Drive around 9:15pm on Friday on a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle, according to the Bridgeport Police Department. Police said the vehicle fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition, according to police. The crash remains under investigation. No further information was available at this time. Stephen Underwood can be reached at sunderwood@
