Old Saybrook News

Motorists take it slow as they approach the Gold Star Memorial Bridge over the Thames River during Tuesday's snowstorm.

When a fan told Ray Price that he sounded like Hank Williams, the young country singer should have been thrilled.

Children involved with the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group unwrap gifts Thursday at the group's annual Christmas Party at the Mystic Marriott.

Imparting wisdom, values and unconditional love in equal measure are some of the gifts we receive from grandparents, who often hold a powerful and enduring influence on our development.

Sen. Beth Bye , the newly appointed leader of an influential legislative committee that sets the state's spending priorities, is often perceived as a doctrinaire liberal, somewhere between Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton on the ideological spectrum.

Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore thanks everyone who has assisted us in our mission of literacy for all.

The Newtown Lions Club has been underwriting much of the cost of providing mental health counseling and treatment as a result of the Sandy Hook incident last December.

On Dec. 4, Rivers Alliance honored Lynn Werner as Connecticut's Environmental Champion of 2013.

Planet Fitness Pick Your Own Price Promotion raises $17,482.79 to fight Hunger. From left to right: Jason Price, owner of Planet Fitness, Jordan Nyberg, Foodshare events coordinator, Nancy Carrington, Connecticut Food Bank president & CEO and Kara Marszal, Meriden Planet Fitness manager.

A consultant hired to study Lake Pocotopaug wants the town to take action to curb the flow of contaminants into the lake that triggers algae blooms that turn the water murky green.

Along with rejoicing, feasting, and visiting, the Christmas season brings special fire hazards not encountered during the rest of the year.

Twice a year, the Connecticut State Police honors Troopers who demonstrate bravery and outstanding service in the line of duty.

The planning and zoning commission on Wednesday selected Democrat Daniel Russo as its chairman, Republican Molly Salafia as its vice chairwoman and Democrat Joyce Rossitter as its secretary.

Members of Trumbull HIgh School's Thespian Society have offered to help their principal put into place an educational program surrounding the group's production of the musical "Rent: School Edition," the head of the society said.

Police are searching for a 16-year-old girl who walked away from her house on Wednesday evening and has not been heard from since.

The ceremony also honors men and women serving in local and federal law enforcement agencies, those serving as first responders, and civilians.

A forging plant partly destroyed by fire in the summer of 2012 has been cited for 16 serious health and safety violations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Wednesday.

Most CT Transit bus fares will jump next month by 15 percent, but at least one fare will drop and the window for using transfers will be extended, the state transportation department announced Wednesday.

The common council recently gave the planning department $8,000 in funding to get two appraisals on a 129-acre parcel of open space on Mount Higby.

Recipients of state benefits complained Wednesday about problems receiving assistance, citing paperwork delays, loss of benefits and waiting times on the telephone as long as an hour.