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RSD 17 Board of Education Sets Referendum Date for High School Renovation Proposal

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Submitted by Heather Pach, Chair, RSD 17 Board of Education    (August 19, 2026) --- The Regional School District 17 Board of Education has scheduled a...

RSD 17 Education Budget Referendum, August 25, 2026

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  Submitted by Town of Haddam Registrars of Voters (August 18, 2026) --- The next Regional School District 17 education budget referendum will be held on...

RSD 17 Announces Schedule for HKHS Renovation and Referendum

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By Editorial Staff   (August 15, 2026) --- The Regional School District 17 Board of Education has announced a schedule of...

State Representative Hosts E-Bike Safety Program August 24th

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Submitted by Jessica Ciparelli   (August 13, 2026) --- State Representative Renee LaMark Muir has announced a new community e-bike safety...

HUMC Offers Free Backpacks on August 23rd

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Submitted by Susan R. Waide   (August 13, 2026) --- Families are invited to join Higganum United Methodist Church for a...

RSD 17 Board of Education Meeting Summary, July 2026

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Submitted by Lisa Connelly, RSD 17 Board of Education (August 11, 2026) --- Superintendent Dr. Patricia Sullivan-Kowalski reflected on the...

RSD 17 Announces Schedule for Fourth School Budget Referendum

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By Editorial Staff (August 3, 2026) --- Regional School District 17 has announced its schedule of meetings and updates leading...

Eversource to Conduct Helicopter Inspections of Area Transmission Lines

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Submitted by Jamie Ratliff (July 21, 2026) --- With hurricane and summer storm season underway, Eversource is using a helicopter...

Blood Donors Needed in Connecticut

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Submitted by Office of State Sen. Norm Needleman   (July 18, 2026) --- The Connecticut Blood Center is issuing a call...

Case Continued for Higganum Man Accused in “Meth Lab” Explosion

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By Editorial Staff (July 16, 2026) ---  The Higganum man facing charges connected to an explosion last September at a...

Unofficial Results from RSD 17 Budget Referendum, July 15, 2026

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By Editorial Staff (July 15, 2026) — The following are unofficial results from the Regional School District 17 budget referendum...

RSD 17 Education Budget Referendum Today (July 15, 2026)

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By Editorial Staff (July 15, 2026) --- The referendum for the Regional School District 17 Budget will be held today...

DESPP Accepting Applications for Non-Profit Security Grant Funds

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Submitted by Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (July 7, 2026) --- DESPP’S Division of Emergency Management and...

HK News Delivery to Killingworth to Continue through October 6th

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By Edward Munster (June 28, 2026) ---Members of the Board of Managers for Haddam Killingworth News met on on June...

Higganum Man Awaits Trial on Charges of Operating Staba Drive Drug Factory

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By Editorial Staff (June 27, 2026) --- A Higganum man faces a court appearance next month on charges connected to...

RSD 17 District Leadership and BOE Host Community Forums on Budget

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Submitted by Heather Pach, RSD 17 Board of Education Chair (June 18, 2026) --- In preparation for the upcoming third...

HKHS Project Graduation Taking Shape for 2026

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Submitted by Jamie Young (June 13, 2026) --- The Senior Class at Haddam-Killingworth High School is moving toward their graduation...

This Week on VSCTV: January 25 – 30, 2024

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Submitted by Emily Minor Comcast Channel 18 - Valley Shore Educational Network 1/27 7:00 p.m. HKTV 1/28 7:00 p.m. HKTV Comcast Channel 19...

State Rep. Christine Palm Announces She Won’t Seek Re-Election In 2024

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By Jessica Ciparelli, Press Aide | Connecticut House Democrats (January 23, 2023) --- The three-term representative will continue to advocate...

With Rumors of a Special Session Circulating, EVs Losing Their Charge in 2024

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By Ed Munster. (January 23, 2024)---According to a report by the Yankee Institute, “rumors have been circulating within the state...

This Week on VSCTV February 1 – 6, 2024

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Submitted by Emily Miner Comcast Channel 18 - Valley Shore Educational Network 2/3 7:00 p.m. HKHS Girls Basketball vs. Wethersfield (2/3) 2/4...

This Week on VSCTV: February 8 – 13, 2024

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Submitted by Emily Miner Comcast Channel 18 - Valley Shore Educational Network 2/8 7:00 p.m. 2008 Filmfest 2/9 7:00 p.m. 2024 HKTV...

Middlesex Chamber to Host Legislative Breakfast March 4th

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Submitted by Haley Stafford (February 8, 2024) --- Chairman Sean Hayes of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce has announced...

Legislative Update from Sen. Needleman

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Submitted by State Sen. Norm Needleman (February 10, 2024) --- The following items were included in a legislative update from...

USCG Auxiliary to Offer Boat America Classes

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Submitted by Thomas Violante (February 12, 2024) --- Take the Boat America class and complete the proctored test all on...

Service Suspension Today Until 2:00 p.m. on River Valley Transit

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Submitted by River Valley Transit (February 13, 2024) --- Due to inclement weather, River Valley Transit is suspending service until...

This Week on VSCTV: February 15 – 20, 2024

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Submitted by Emily Miner Comcast Channel 18 - Valley Shore Educational Network 2/17 7:00 p.m. - 2011 Filmfest: "The Cliche" 2/18 6:00...

This Week on VSCTV: February 22 – 27, 2024

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Submitted by Emily Miner Comcast Channel 18 - Valley Shore Educational Network 2/22 6:20 p.m. - 2008 Filmfest 2/22 8:21 p.m. -...

This Week on VSCTV: February 29 – March 5, 2024

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Submitted by Emily Miner Comcast Channel 18 - Valley Shore Educational Network 3/2 6:00 p.m. - 2010 Filmfest:  "Five Guys" 3/3 7:00...

This Week on VSCTV, March 21 – 26, 2024

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  Submitted by Emily Miner Comcast Channel 18 - Valley Shore Educational Network 3/23 5:30 p.m. - 2024 Mr. HK 3/6/24 3/23 8:00...

This Week on VSCTV: March 28 – April 2, 2024

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Submitted by Emily Miner Comcast Channel 18 - Valley Shore Educational Network 3/30 7:00 p.m. - 2010 Music Video Smalltown 3/31 7:00...

Rockfall Foundation Awards Grant to “Everyone Outside”

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Submitted by Pete Weiss (March 29, 2024) --- The Rockfall Foundation has announced the award of a 2024 Environmental Grant...