Old Saybrook News

Police said they were called to Ballfall Road at 3:04 a.m. Tuesday and found a car had crashed into a utility pole.

U.S. President Barack Obama shook hands with Cuba's Raul Castro at a memorial for Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, a rare gesture between the leaders of two ideological opponents that reflected the anti-apartheid hero's spirit of reconciliation.

The following school districts are closed: Colchester, East Lyme, Franklin, Griswold, Ledyard, Lyme-Old Lyme, Montville, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Preston, Stonington and Waterford.

A man who may be connected to the gunman hoax that shut down central New Haven faced a judge Monday - on an 11-year-old charge related to impaired driving.

A select group of 19 Middlesex Community College students has been accepted into the new Honors Program at the College, including Hunter Spitale of Old Saybrook .

Middlesex Community College launched its newly revised Honors Program this semester.

A select group of 19 Middlesex Community College students has been accepted into the new Honors Program at the College, including Jackson Doyle and Marcin Malek of Durham.

UConn athletic director Warde Manuel said Saturday morning that the search for the next football coach will "ramp up" as he begins interviewing candidates Sunday.

Ashlawn Farm Coffee, a socially-conscious roastery and caf, has added Comcast Business Internet and Business WiFi to the rapidly-growing list of modern amenities being offered at its newest location in Old Saybrook to keep its tech-savvy customers connected.

"Getting My First Hug" by Steven Yates is a collection of stories describes a family's journey through the discovery, diagnosis, and treatments of a beloved son's autism .

The Connecticut Choral Society will be presenting three Candlelight & Carols concerts on Saturday, Dec. 21st, 3 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22nd, 4 p.m. .

The Old Saybrook Board of Education was presented with the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Level Two Leadership Award during the annual CABE / CAPSS Convention held at the Mystic Marriott on Friday, Nov. 15 - Saturday, Nov. 16. Accepting the award on behalf of the district were Superintendent Jan Perruccio Chairman Mario Gaboury, and ... (more)

UConn alumni Denis and Britta Nayden of Stamford committed $3 million Thursday to the new Basketball Champions Center and for scholarships for student-athletes.

Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore is proud to announce that Elizabeth Steffen of Old Saybrook , will be honored as an "Unsung Hero" at our Annual Holiday Social on Dec. 10. Her many contributions throughout the year have helped us achieve a record year in tutoring services.

John R. Quinn, president & CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut serving the Greater New Haven area, recently announced that VNA/SCC has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Webster Bank to be used for the Pam's Pantry program.

' Wreaths Across America ' a traveling caravan escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders, will again return to Old Saybrook on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. where it will be met by local veterans, the VFW, the American Legion , townspeople, shoreline neighbors, the OSFD & PD and students.

Middletown junior quarterback Dario Highsmith was named the Gatorade Connecticut Football Player of the Year Wednesday.

Michael Sykes, of 259 Prospect St., apt. 319, was in possession and had been viewing child pornography from that residence, according to a release from Torrington police.

A Kate holiday tradition of the Christmas section from Handel's "Messiah "will be presented on Sunday, Dec.15, at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook , at 4 p.m. Join the chorus to sing alongside Cappella Cantorum's professional soloists with Barry Asch conducting.

Longtime Board of Education chair Deb Grass is looking forward to spending a little more time with her family after her Nov. 18 retirement from the board.