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A Nye-ce Surprise: Fairfield Teacher Competes To Bring Science Legend To His Classroom A Nye-ce Surprise: Fairfield Teacher Competes To Bring Science Legend To His Classroom
A Nye-ce Surprise: Fairfield Teacher Competes To Bring Science Legend To His Classroom A Connecticut teacher with a passion for science hopes to land his class a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a virtual lesson from legendary science educator Bill Nye, "The Science Guy." Josh Bartosiewicz, 31, a seventh- and eighth-grade teacher at the Unquowa School in Fairfield, is competing in the "America’s Favorite Teacher" award, a contest that benefits the Planetary Society. Voting is now open and runs until March 6. If he wins, Bartosiewicz will receive a $25,000 cash prize, a trip to Hawaii, and the chance to have Nye—a childhood hero—teach a live, virtual class for his students. …

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
CT Native Patrick Agyemang Shines With First Goal For Team USA In 3-1 Win (Watch) CT Native Patrick Agyemang Shines With First Goal For Team USA In 3-1 Win (Watch)
CT Native Patrick Agyemang Shines With First Goal For Team USA In 3-1 Win (Watch) An East Hartford native and standout at forward for Charlotte FC is now getting the chance to show his skills on the pitch in front of the world.  Patrick Agyemang (pronounced aw-jee-mawn), 24, scored his first goal in international competition playing for the US National Men's Team when the squad squared off against Venezuela over the weekend. The US won 3-1 and Agyemang became the 60th player in team history to score a goal in their USMNT debut outing.  "It felt like a dream." Go on, Pat 📞 Posted by U.S. Soccer on Sunday, January 19, 2025 Before joining Team USA,&…

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by Josh Lanier
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CSCU Board Of Regents Welcomes Newest Members Martin Guay, Ted Yang CSCU Board Of Regents Welcomes Newest Members Martin Guay, Ted Yang
Cscu Board Of Regents Welcomes Newest Members Martin Guay, Ted Yang Governor Ned Lamont has named two Connecticut business leaders to the Board of Regents of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. Martin Guay, Vice President, Business Development at New Britain-based Stanley Black & Decker, and Ted Yang, founder of several companies and nonprofits including 4CT, the state’s largest COVID relief fund, and President of Cantata Media, Daily Voice’s parent company, are set to serve six-year terms on the Board, replacing two departing members. The Board of Regents is made up of 22 members. Nine are appointed by the governor.  The Re…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Police & Fire
CT School Officials Share Details After Firearm Threat Prompts Early Dismissal, Lockdown CT School Officials Share Details After Firearm Threat Prompts Early Dismissal, Lockdown
CT School Officials Share Details After Firearm Threat Prompts Early Dismissal, Lockdown A Connecticut school district has shared new details about a firearm investigation that prompted a high school to be dismissed early and the other schools to be placed on lockdown. Windham Public Schools Superintendent Tracy Youngberg announced that at about 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, the Willimantic Police Department received a report about an armed intruder at Windham High School. Earlier report - Firearm Threat Leads To Shelter-In-Place, Early Dismissal For Schools In Windham Willimantic Police officers and officers from the Eastern Connecticut State University searched the …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Firearm Threat Leads To Shelter-In-Place, Early Dismissal For CT School District Firearm Threat Leads To Shelter-In-Place, Early Dismissal For CT School District
Firearm Threat Leads To Shelter-In-Place, Early Dismissal For CT School District Updated story: CT School Officials Share Details After Firearm Threat Prompts Early Dismissal, Lockdown A firearm investigation has caused a Connecticut high school to dismiss students early and issue a shelter-in-place order for other schools in the district. Windham Public Schools Superintendent Tracy Youngberg said in an announcement at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, that Windham High School is dismissing early. "The police department will be safely escorting all Windham High School students off campus," Youngberg said. "All other Windham Public Schools will remain shelt…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
30-Year-Old CT Resident Remembered As Dedicated Coach, Loving Husband 30-Year-Old CT Resident Remembered As Dedicated Coach, Loving Husband
30-Year-Old CT Resident Remembered As Dedicated Coach, Loving Husband A late former Connecticut resident is being remembered as a dedicated basketball coach and a loving husband. Michael Freilich died in his sleep from natural causes on Friday, Dec. 17, according to his obituary. He was 30 years old. Born in Kentucky in 1991, Freilich was raised in West Hartford and was well-known on the basketball courts around town. His passion for the sport was obvious, and he was a force to be reckoned with at Morley and the JCC, those who knew him said. He attended Hebrew Academy and Hebrew High School of New England, and played for both basketball teams. He …

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
COVID-19: These CT Universities Cancel Spring Break COVID-19: These CT Universities Cancel Spring Break
Covid-19: These CT Universities Cancel Spring Break State universities in Connecticut will be calling off spring break due to concerns about spreading or contracting COVID-19. A spokesperson for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system announced this week that spring break - originally scheduled between March 15 and Sunday, March 21 has been called off due to the pandemic. Schools impacted include Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, and Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic. Instead, those univer…

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by Zak Failla
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Student From Area Found Dead In Vehicle On College Campus In Connecticut Student From Area Found Dead In Vehicle On College Campus In Connecticut
Student From Area Found Dead In Vehicle On College Campus In Connecticut A college student was found dead inside his vehicle in a campus parking garage in Connecticut. Lee Barrett, from Hamden, was found around 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, by an Eastern Connecticut State University police officer inside a vehicle in a parking garage, the college said. Barrett was determined to be dead, and the medical examiner’s office was notified and will make the determination regarding the cause of death, college officials said  The university’s campus police department is continuing its investigation.  There is no evidence to indicate foul play, the scho…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Nurse From Fairfield County Sentenced For Dismembering College Student Nurse From Fairfield County Sentenced For Dismembering College Student
Nurse From Fairfield County Sentenced For Dismembering College Student A private duty nurse from Bridgeport was sentenced Friday to 60 years in prison for killing a college student and dismembering her body before dumping her remains in Trumbull., according to multiple sources.  Jermain Richards was found guilty in September of the murder of 20-year-old Alyssiah Marie Wiley of West Haven in the spring of 2013.   Two earlier trials ended with hung juries. Wiley, a sophomore at Eastern Connecticut State University was last seen leaving campus with Richards on April 19, 2013. That day, Wiley texted friends that she had broken up with Richards and was on her way…

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by Kathy Reakes