Len Besthoff

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US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and Whelan The United States and Russia have completed a massive prisoner swap, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan.

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Reckless on our roads: Spike in CT motorcycle fatalities, on pace for new high Our state is on track to surpass the deadliest year on record when it comes to motorcycles. More than 36 riders have died since January according to an expert from UConn’s Transportation Safety Research Center. Eric Jackson, who studies traffic accident statistics with the Connecticut Transportati...

Hey Everybody! Another chance to see our latest “Reckless On Our Roads” exclusive investigation…today at5:30pm. NBC Connecticut 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️

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Our 25th Annual Swing FORE CAST Golf Tournament is coming up on Friday, August 16th at Twin Hills CC Coventry in Coventry, CT with Celebrity guest Len Besthoff ! $99.00 per player!! Lunch sponsored by Highland Park Market ! We have several sponsorships still available too! Interested in being our golf ball sponsor? Sponsor a contest or the air cannon? Having your name on a hole? For more information on our many sponsorships or to register to play, visit: https://givebutter.com/swingforecast24
All proceeds benefit CAST children's theatre, a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization.

Not my best today, but got the roadwork in!🏃🏻 NBC Connecticut 🥵

Missed this by about a week NBC Connecticut

Thousands of dragonflies swarm Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island It may have seemed like a swarm of locusts bringing about the end of the world, but it was actually a swarm of dragonflies that took over Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island this weekend. Joanne Vandal, of Enfield, was on the beach when the swarm began. “It was like a black cloud and what started as...

A downtown Hartford mystery…… For at least a little while longer. NBC Connecticut

State office building in Hartford to close Monday amid investigation into security breach Authorities are investigating a security breach at the Connecticut attorney general’s office in Hartford after a security alarm activated Sunday evening. State police said a security alarm sounded just before 5:15 p.m. Sunday at the state attorney general’s office on Capitol Avenue. State police...

Man, I had some fun on a long weekend getting in a few rounds of golf. Went to this really cool course in upstate New York… More details to come. My next big round? August 16th at the CAST children's theatre golf tournament. Come join us!! NBC Connecticut

Lots of excitement! We were out of town. So Mrs B is just sitting down to watch the opening ceremonies she recorded 

Paris Olympics Day 1 in Pictures Highlights from the first day of competition in Paris including Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel competing. See all photo galleries from the 2024 Paris Olympics. US’ John John Florence gets a barrel in the 6th heat of the men’s surfing round 1, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Teahupo’o...

Not sure what has our pup so tired…🤷🏻‍♂️ She knows where to park tho’ 😂🐾 NBC

Launch sequence initiated! 🏌🏻‍♀️🏌🏻🏌🏻😀 NBC Connecticut

Taking the day off with a few interruptions for work… But at least I’ve got an amazing supporting cast! NBC Connecticut

Late bloomer NBC Connecticut

Not a great year for the winter garlic… However, we have other things to look forward to in the like the peppers in the background. It has been a pretty good growing season. A little rainy, but not too much.  NBC Connecticut

Summertime incident has shaken the community NBC Connecticut

16-year-old arrested in connection to social media threat against Glastonbury High School A teenager has been arrested in connection to a social media threat that was reportedly made against Glastonbury High School last month. Police learned about a concerning profile page on Discord on June 11. A Glastonbury student reported the profile page to Youth and Family Services. Investigators s...

Hey Everybody! I can't wait to tee off for this year's CAST children's theatre golf tournament! Come join us! NBC Connecticut

CFOG is seeking nominations for our third Mitchell W. Pearlman Freedom of Information Awards. We honor a Connecticut journalist, member of the public or state or local official who has made significant efforts to foster transparency in government, disclose information vital to the public or otherwise ensure that residents can see their government at work and respond in kind.

Blogger Kevin Brookman was one of three recipients last year for his work using the FOI Act to uncover critical issues in Hartford government.

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Not a Monday run day. Ran my first five miler in years out in Rhode Island with the varsity Sunday. 🏃🏻🏃🏻 Even got to stop by the beach on the “Green Hill Road” route. NBC Connecticut

Cheshire police said the bear approached the woman while she was sitting in her backyard in the area of Cornwall Avenue and Oak Avenue.
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Bear euthanized after biting woman in Cheshire: DEEP A black bear was euthanized after biting a woman in Cheshire on Saturday afternoon. According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, officers from the Environmental Conservation Police responded around 4 p.m. Saturday to reports that a black bear had bitten an adult wo...

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A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, grounding flights, knocking down some financial companies and news outlets, and disrupting hospitals, small businesses and government offices.

Some positive steps to counter our state’s wrong way driver problem NBC Connecticut

Wrong-way detection system helps prevent potential accident on I-91 in North Haven A potential accident was prevented in North Haven Wednesday night with the help of the state’s new wrong-way detection system. On Thursday, the North Haven Police Department posted on Facebook crediting Connecticut’s wrong-way detection signs for preventing an accident on I-91. Josh Morgan, the ...

Hey Everybody, the C.A.S.T. golf tournament coming up August 16th has me working on my shots. 🏌🏻🏌🏻🏌🏻🏌🏻

Come join us this August 16th! $99 per golfer, can’t be beat!

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May I just sit here in the shade today? NBC Connecticut 🥵

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Fire officials, state police involved in close call on I-91 after car veers into work area Firefighters and state troopers working in Rocky Hill on Monday night became the latest example of the need for improved roadway safety after a car breached an active scene off of Interstate 91. The Rocky Hill Fire Department said it responded just before 10 p.m. Monday to a reported vehicle fire on...

Greenwich says it is posting names of people making FOI requests to increase transparency, yet the article on this adds "The information published by the town does not indicate whether the town fulfilled these requests or, if they did, how long it took them to do so."

https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-public-records-foia-list-19574393.php



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Greenwich publishes names of people who request public records; Camillo says some abuse the system First Selectman Fred Camillo has said public records requests in Greenwich have been abused, so the town has started posting the names of requesters online.

In a statement, the Associated General Contractors of America said in part that “overall, this proposed new rule provides a starting point,” but that the final rule should avoid “one-size-fits all approaches that will do more to hamstring firms than protect workers.”

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State leaders discuss federal bill to standardize heat-related safety measures among workers On a day as hot as Monday, construction workers in Hartford relied on a cooler filled with ice, water and sports drinks to help get them through the heat. “We take like 10 minute breaks, water, just to drink fluids,” said Jacob Quiterio, “We have to reset.” But some construction union repres...

A definite dog day in July! 🐾

Day one of a forecasted heatwave. 🥵☀️

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We have pink and white Rose of Sharon blooms! NBC Connecticut

A bunch of the closings in our state NBC Connecticut

Five Stop & Shop markets in Connecticut to close Stop & Shop is closing 32 stores, including five in Connecticut, by the end of the year. The 32 stores, which the company said are underperforming, will close on or before Nov. 2, according to a news release that was issued on Friday morning. Stop & Shop said employees at impacted locations will be....