ContestsThree of the four local hoops teams were in action Tuesday, after a week-long holiday break. The Naugatuck girls got 29 points from Jessica Webber in her first game since reaching the 1,000-point plateau but fell to Wilby, 58-49. The Woodland ladies remained unbeaten by trouncing Derby, 64-43, and the Hawks boys continued their... »
BEACON FALLS — The Woodland boys’ basketball squad currently finds itself in a position it has not enjoyed in almost five years—above .500. For the first time since the 2004-05 Hawks finished 14-9 overall, Woodland holds a winning record with its current, 2-1 mark. All right, perhaps a 2-1 record is not something to... »
WATERTOWN — When a team beats its opponent, 56-26, one would think the winner played some outstanding defense to contribute to the blowout. Add to that fact that 26 points is 11 fewer than the previous-best defensive effort of the season, and it must be a no-brainer that the defense was on its game.... »
5. The Colbert Report (Comedy Central, 2005 – present) When I first saw some of this show’s pre-launch advertisements, it seemed like nothing more than a “Daily Show” spin-off. I tried to reserve my judgment for the debut itself, and I remember being pleasantly surprised by a veritable circus of riotous satire, laugh-a-minute sight... »
If it’s true that we learn more about ourselves during tough times than in easy ones, 2009 must have been highly educational for many in our three towns—governments and school districts included. We struggled to balance household and municipal budgets, grimaced through a priest’s sex abuse trial, watched beloved businesses close their doors for... »
NAUGATUCK — Contrary to popular opinion, General DataComm’s apparent unwillingness to sell its property at 6 Rubber Avenue will not be the biggest impediment to the Renaissance Place project in 2010—the biggest stopping block will be a tight-fisted, cash-strapped public sector and a skittish private investment market, according to first-term Democratic Mayor Bob Mezzo.... »
WATERBURY -- Greyhounds senior captain Jessica Webber became the ninth player in Naugatuck girls' basketball history to reach the coveted mark of 1,000 career points Tuesday night at Holy Cross. The slashing point guard would have been happy to give up a few of those points in exchange for a victory, but the Greyhounds defense... »
NAUGATUCK — There are no Christmas gifts in the world of sports; if the Naugy boys want a win, they’re going to have to earn it the hard way. The Hounds went 0-3 after a 50-59 loss to Holy Cross Tuesday night at home. Head coach Kevin Wesche has been looking for the silver lining... »
As the end of the first decade of the new millenium draws to a close, I am more and more asking myself, “What the hell happened to the past ten years?” The simple answer, of course, is that they were wheedled away in the wee hours of the morning, sore thumbs mashing plastic buttons,... »
BEACON FALLS — The Hawks got another dominant post performance by Heather Framski, their defense held Daniel Hand to single digits in two of four quarters, and Woodland (5-0, 4-0) won its lone non-league game of the regular season, 52-48, Thursday. Hand center Ali Birnbaum appeared over-matched against Framski, whose go-to move—a right-handed turn-and-shoot in... »
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